Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station

KECG / ECG

Elizabeth City, US

Last Updated
Jun 10, 11:54Z

Military Airport

Restricted

This is a U.S. military installation. Civil aircraft operations are generally prohibited without prior authorization.

Access Notes:

Most military airfields closed to civil traffic; some joint-use exceptions exist

Consult official AIP (FAA AIP GEN 3.3) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 40 min ago
11:54Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 21°C
11 kt
230°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KECG 101154Z 23011KT 10SM FEW010 24/21 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP188 T02390211 10239 20217 50000

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 11 ft
FEW 1,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,011 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 1,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 11 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 7-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 1,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 24°C (75°F) with a dewpoint of 21°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (11 ft)
Pressure Alt
-162 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 921 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KECG 101120Z 1012/1112 21009KT P6SM SCT250 FM101500 21012G20KT P6SM BKN050 BKN120 FM110000 20010KT P6SM BKN060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
12:34Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 9 kt
Visibility: >6SM
15:00Z FM101500
+3h
VFR 210° 12 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
00:00Z FM110000
+12h
VFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ECG
01
19
10
28 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 4,518 ft 150 ft PEM
7.5 kt 8.0 kt
133° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 28
7,219 ft 150 ft CON 92°
7.1 kt 8.4 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KECG

7,736 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.4%
MVFR
14%
IFR
8%
LIFR
4.6%

Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station typically experiences VFR conditions 73.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 9.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 36 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 36 kt
Calm Winds: 7.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.4%
N
17.9%
S
11.8%
W
11.3%
NE
13.6%
NW
8.7%
SE
4.5%
SW
19%

Temperature Range

Average: 13°C
Range: -10°C to 33°C
-10°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.2%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

June April November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,736 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KECG
IATA Code: ECG
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 11 ft MSL

Location

City: Elizabeth City
Country: US
Latitude: 36.260601°
Longitude: -76.174599°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,518 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 7,219 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station

Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the US AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Elizabeth City Regional Airport serves as a joint-use facility for civilian and Coast Guard operations in northeastern North Carolina. Located at an elevation of 11 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure in the coastal region. Its two runways support a variety of aircraft operations, with Runway 10/28 offering a substantial 7,219-foot concrete surface.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions, with 73.5% of observed weather patterns supporting visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 32°C, creating relatively stable flying conditions throughout the year. The prevailing winds from the north average 9 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 36 knots, and calm conditions occurring 9.7% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near the Outer Banks provides unique geographic characteristics for aviators. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 01/19 experiencing an average 4.9-knot crosswind and Runway 10/28 experiencing a 6.5-knot crosswind. The presence of the Coast Guard Air Station suggests robust aviation infrastructure and potential support services.

Approach Considerations

Winter months (January, November, October) offer the most consistent VFR conditions, with excellent visibility averaging 9.2 statute miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional reduced visibility, with 2.1% of observations showing less than 3 SM visibility and 2.9% experiencing fog conditions. The dual-runway configuration provides flexibility for approach and departure scenarios based on prevailing wind conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.