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Small airport

Hawks Nest Airport

ICAO NR57🇺🇸 Kenly
Coordinates
35.7022°N, 78.1658°W
Elevation
233 ft (71 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:40
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:29
Civil dusk
20:58

About 14h 20m 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 Hawks Nest Airport

Hawks Nest Airport is a small airport in Kenly, United States. It sits at an elevation of 233 ft (71 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Kenly Airport (7NC3), about 7.2 nm to the sse.

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
18 / 362,500 ft / 762 m30 ftAsphalt/turfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
WRAY-TV over-the-air TV signal transmitter.1,768 ft230 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hawks Nest Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hawks Nest Airport located?

Hawks Nest Airport is small airport located in Kenly, United States, at an elevation of 233 ft (71 m).

How many runways does Hawks Nest Airport have?

Hawks Nest Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Hawks Nest Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hawks Nest Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hawks Nest Airport 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 Hawks Nest Airport?

The nearest airport to Hawks Nest Airport is Kenly Airport (7NC3), about 7.2 nm to the sse, followed by Easley Acres Airport and Wilson Industrial Air Center Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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