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Tarboro Edgecombe Airport

ICAO KETCLocal ETC🇺🇸 Tarboro
Coordinates
35.9371°N, 77.5466°W
Elevation
53 ft (16 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:38
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
20:26
Civil dusk
20:56

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 Tarboro Edgecombe Airport

Tarboro Edgecombe Airport is a small airport in Tarboro, United States (ICAO KETC). It sits at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,999 ft / 1,219 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Thompson Farms Airport (6NC5), about 7.6 nm to the nw.

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Live weather

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Map

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Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
09 / 273,999 ft / 1,219 m60 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DWASHINGTON APP/DEP135.300 MHz
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Thompson Farms Airport6NC5
7.6 nm NW (314°)
Ellis AirportUS-0901
10.4 nm NE (52°)
Als AirportNR40
10.7 nm SE (131°)
Dunroamin Farms Airport76NC
13.9 nm NNW (344°)
Scotland Neck East Airport2NC7
15.6 nm NNE (27°)
Ventosa Plantation AirportNC66
16.9 nm NE (46°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tarboro Edgecombe Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tarboro Edgecombe Airport?

The ICAO code for Tarboro Edgecombe Airport is KETC.

Where is Tarboro Edgecombe Airport located?

Tarboro Edgecombe Airport is small airport located in Tarboro, United States, at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Tarboro Edgecombe Airport have?

Tarboro Edgecombe Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,999 ft / 1,219 m.

What time zone is Tarboro Edgecombe Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tarboro Edgecombe Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tarboro Edgecombe Airport is approximately 10° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tarboro Edgecombe Airport?

The nearest airport to Tarboro Edgecombe Airport is Thompson Farms Airport (6NC5), about 7.6 nm to the nw, followed by Ellis Airport and Als Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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