Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 12h 49m 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 Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort or MCAS Beaufort is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) air base located 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) northwest of the central business district of Beaufort, a city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. About 4,700 personnel serve at the station, and it is home to three Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet fighter-attack squadrons and two F-35B Lighting II squadrons.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KNBCNOTAMs
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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
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Where you can fly from here
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Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (4)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 12,202 ft / 3,719 m | 200 ft | Pem | Lighted | Open |
| 14 / 32 | 8,001 ft / 2,439 m | 200 ft | Pem | Lighted | Open |
| 10 / 28 | 6,425 ft / 1,958 m | 150 ft | Asp | Unlit | Closed |
| 18 / 36 | 3,941 ft / 1,201 m | 150 ft | Asp | Unlit | Closed |
Radio frequencies (6)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.450 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.800 MHz |
| GCCD | GND/CLNC DEL | 128.150 MHz |
| OPS | BASE OPS | 28.180 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 26.450 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.050 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 7 of 18 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUFORT CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 2500 ft MSL |
| BEAUFORT CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
| BEAUFORT 1 INT BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 100 ft GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| BEAUFORT 2 INT 4 DAY HRS/DAY 2 DAYS/MO BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 100 ft GND | 7000 ft MSL |
| BEAUFORT 3 INT 4 DAY HRS/DAY 2 DAYS/MO BY NOTAM | Special use | Danger | 100 ft GND | 2000 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 Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field?
The ICAO code for Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is KNBC.
Where is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field located?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is medium airport located in Beaufort, United States, at an elevation of 37 ft (11 m).
How many runways does Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field have?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has 4 runways, the longest being 12,202 ft / 3,719 m.
What time zone is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field in?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field?
The nearest airport to Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT), about 6 nm to the se, followed by Marsh Point Airport and Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.