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Medium airport

Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/

ICAO KNKTLocal NKT🇺🇸 Cherry Point
Coordinates
34.9009°N, 76.8807°W
Elevation
29 ft (9 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
10.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:08
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:50

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 Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/

Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point or MCAS Cherry Point is a United States Marine Corps airfield located in Havelock, North Carolina, United States, in the eastern part of the state. It was built in 1941, and was commissioned in 1942 and is currently home to the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

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

Runways (4)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14L / 32R8,978 ft / 2,736 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
05L / 23R8,489 ft / 2,587 m196 ftAspLightedOpen
14R / 32L▸ displaced8,397 ft / 2,559 m200 ftAspLightedOpen
05R / 23L8,189 ft / 2,496 m200 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP119.350 MHz
A/DAPP/DEP29.960 MHz
ATISATIS24.487 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL125.950 MHz
GNDGND128.625 MHz
OPSBASE OPS126.200 MHz
PMSVPMSV METRO34.350 MHz
TWRTWR121.300 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

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

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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHERRY POINT MCAS CLASS DClass DControlledGND2500 ft MSL
CHERRY POINT MCAS CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL
A530 0700-2300 DAILYSpecial useDangerGND17999 ft MSL
PAMLICO D INT BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger10000 ft MSLFL180

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle308 ft23 ft
Obstacle302 ft30 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/?

The ICAO code for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is KNKT.

Where is Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ located?

Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is medium airport located in Cherry Point, United States, at an elevation of 29 ft (9 m).

How many runways does Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ have?

Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ has 4 runways, the longest being 8,978 ft / 2,736 m.

What time zone is Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ in?

Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is approximately 10.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/?

The nearest airport to Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ is Hickory Hill Airport (62NC), about 3.8 nm to the nw, followed by Circle P Farm Airport and Riviere Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.