MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field in Jacksonville, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA) is a regional airport serving Jacksonville, NC at 26 ft. KNCA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (01, 05, 19, 23) — longest 5,125 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KNCA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south (180°) at 6 kt, visibility 7 statute miles, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 18,000 ft, temperature 29°C (84°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 18,000 ft.
METAR KNCA 290156Z 18006KT 7SM SCT080 BKN180 29/23 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02890228
What changed at KNCA?
Since the 0056Z (8:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.65 → 29.68 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KNCA
KNCA is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 6 knots, visibility 7 statute miles, and a 18,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 26 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KNCA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 4,789 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 23 | 5,125 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 5,125 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 01 | 4,789 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 18,000 ft.
KNCA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field in Jacksonville, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KNCA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KNCA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV KILM /TM 2051 /FL250 /TP PC12 /TA M15 /WV 13535KT /RM IN THE CLEAR
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KILMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.WV 13535KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM IN THE CLEARRemarks.Show raw report
EWN UA /OV EWN289013 /TM 2007 /FL380 /TP B737 /TA M49 /WV 31561KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
EWN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EWN289013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2007Reported at 20:07 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TA M49Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31561KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KNCA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KNCA reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 44%
- 19
- 37%
- 01
- 14%
- 05
- 5%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2115Z (5:15 PM EDT)
TAF KNCA 282115Z 2821/2921 21006KT 9999 BKN025 BKN200 QNH2964INS TEMPO 2900/2906 25015G35KT 1600 TSRA BR BKN010CB OVC040 FM290600 27008G20KT 9999 BKN020 BKN200 QNH2960INS TX32/2920Z TN23/2911Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KNCA
- FAA LID
- NCA
- City
- Jacksonville
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 26 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.7084, -77.4397
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 5,125 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 28.832 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 10m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- New River Modelers Association - Riggs Rd — Hubert, NC · 12 mi
- Topsail Electric Flyers Association - Old Post Office Rd — Hampstead, NC · 20 mi
- Flying G RC LLC - River Ridge Field — Rocky Point, NC · 28 mi
KNCA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field in Jacksonville, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KNCA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KNCA?+
KNCA has 4 runways — 01, 05, 19, 23; the longest is 5,125 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KNCA report its own weather?+
Yes — MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KNCA have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KNCA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KNCA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KNCA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KNCA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (KNCA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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