MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field

KNCA

Jacksonville, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 04:56Z

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
Fresh 6 min ago
04:56Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KNCA 050456Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 14/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246 T01390139 402560078

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 26 ft
FEW 15,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
15,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,026 ft AMSL
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (26 ft)
Pressure Alt
-297 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -411 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KNCA 050310Z 0503/0603 VRB03KT 9999 SCT150 BKN200 QNH3020INS TEMPO 0506/0512 VRB03KT 1000 MIFG VV004 FM041200 22007G17KT 8000 BR SCT005 BKN010 QNH3023INS BECMG 0513/0515 18010G20KT 9999 NSW SCT015 BKN030 BKN200 QNH3018INS TX25/0521Z TN13/0512Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:01Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 20,000 ft
06:00Z TEMPO
+1h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 1 km
Ceiling: 400 ft
Shallow Fog
13:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 180° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 3,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
NCA
01
19
05
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
01/19 4,790 ft 150 ft ASP 360°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
05/23 5,114 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
45° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KNCA

6,282 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.9%
MVFR
13%
IFR
8.9%
LIFR
4.2%

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field typically experiences VFR conditions 73.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 8 knots. Calm conditions occur 15.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 35°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 15.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
24.2%
NE
11.8%
E
4.9%
SE
2.5%
S
5.5%
SW
10.2%
W
12.5%
NW
12.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.6°C
Range: -9°C to 35°C
-9°C 35°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

November October December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.3 kt
Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,282 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KNCA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 26 ft MSL

Location

City: Jacksonville
Country: US
Latitude: 34.708401°
Longitude: -77.439697°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 4,790 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 05/23
Length: 5,114 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field 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

MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field is a medium airport located in Jacksonville, supporting military aviation operations. Situated at 26 feet mean sea level with coordinates 34.708401, -77.439697, the airport serves as a strategic military aviation facility in eastern North Carolina.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 78.7% of the time, with marginal VFR conditions occurring 11.9% of observations. Temperature ranges from -8°C to 35°C, creating diverse flying environments throughout the year. November, January, and October consistently offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 01/19 at 4,790 feet and Runway 05/23 at 5,114 feet. Winds are predominantly from the North at an average of 7.8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 15.2% of the time. Both runways demonstrate 100% wind favorability and low average crosswind conditions around 4.2-4.5 knots.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with only 1.9% of observations showing visibility below 3 statute miles. Fog is minimal, occurring in just 1% of observations. Pilots should anticipate predictable wind patterns and generally good visual conditions, particularly during late autumn and winter months.

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.