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Small airport

Tailwinds Airport

ICAO 06NC🇺🇸 St. Pauls
Coordinates
34.8275°N, 78.9303°W
Elevation
163 ft (50 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:47
Sunrise
06:16
Sunset
20:29
Civil dusk
20:58

About 14h 13m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Tailwinds Airport

Tailwinds Airport is a small airport in St. Pauls, United States. It sits at an elevation of 163 ft (50 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft / 792 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Southern Comforts Aerodrome (61NC), about 3.2 nm to the nnw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 27▸ displaced2,600 ft / 792 m90 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FAYETTEVILLE CLASS CClass CControlled1400 ft MSL4200 ft MSL
DZ PNC004Special useDangerGND14000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tailwinds Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tailwinds Airport located?

Tailwinds Airport is small airport located in St. Pauls, United States, at an elevation of 163 ft (50 m).

How many runways does Tailwinds Airport have?

Tailwinds Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,600 ft / 792 m.

What time zone is Tailwinds Airport in?

Tailwinds Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tailwinds Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tailwinds Airport is approximately 9.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tailwinds Airport?

The nearest airport to Tailwinds Airport is Southern Comforts Aerodrome (61NC), about 3.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Grays Creek Airport and Hall Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tailwinds Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.