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Small airport

Triple W Airport

ICAO K5W5Local 5W5🇺🇸 Raleigh
Coordinates
35.6203°N, 78.7003°W
Elevation
244 ft (74 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 19m 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 Triple W Airport

Triple W Airport is a small airport in Raleigh, United States. It sits at an elevation of 244 ft (74 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,004 ft / 916 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Fuquay Airport / Angier Field (78NC), about 5.2 nm to the ssw.

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
16 / 343,004 ft / 916 m40 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,578 ft469 ft
WNNL577 ft413 ft
PNC Plaza538 ft348 ft
Two Hannover Square430 ft315 ft
Wells Fargo Capitol Center400 ft397 ft
SkyHouse Raleigh262 ft354 ft
Obstacle259 ft384 ft
Wake County Justice Center256 ft384 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Triple W Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Triple W Airport located?

Triple W Airport is small airport located in Raleigh, United States, at an elevation of 244 ft (74 m).

How many runways does Triple W Airport have?

Triple W Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,004 ft / 916 m.

What time zone is Triple W Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Triple W Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Triple W Airport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Triple W Airport?

The nearest airport to Triple W Airport is Fuquay Airport / Angier Field (78NC), about 5.2 nm to the ssw, followed by Bagwell Airport and Noles Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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