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Small airport

Hinton Field

ICAO NC72🇺🇸 Princeton
Coordinates
35.4515°N, 78.1600°W
Elevation
152 ft (46 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
20:28
Civil dusk
20:57

About 14h 17m 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 Hinton Field

Hinton Field is a small airport in Princeton, United States. It sits at an elevation of 152 ft (46 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Scottbrook Farm Airport (2NC4), about 6.8 nm to the s.

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
05 / 232,000 ft / 610 m35 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SEYMOUR JOHNSON ECHO 0600-2000 MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger7000 ft MSL17999 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 Hinton Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hinton Field located?

Hinton Field is small airport located in Princeton, United States, at an elevation of 152 ft (46 m).

How many runways does Hinton Field have?

Hinton Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Hinton Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hinton Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hinton Field is approximately 9.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hinton Field?

The nearest airport to Hinton Field is Scottbrook Farm Airport (2NC4), about 6.8 nm to the s, followed by Kenly Airport and Wayne Executive Jetport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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