Northeastern Regional (KEDE), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Northeastern Regional (KEDE) serves Edenton, North Carolina with a single 6,001-foot paved runway capable of handling business aviation traffic ranging from light piston aircraft to midsize jets. The airport is non-towered, with an attendance schedule of 0800-1700 daily, and offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, including after-hours self-service and truck-based Jet A delivery. Business aviation activity, as tracked by FAA TFMSC for 2025, accounts for the large majority of the airport's 651 annual operations. Nearby facilities of note include Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity and the Elizabeth City CG Air Station, both within roughly 24 nautical miles.
Runways
Northeastern Regional has one paved runway, 01/19, 6,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Northeastern Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Northeastern Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Norfolk International (KORF), 55 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Northeastern Regional recorded 497 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at Northeastern Rgnl (KEDE) is notably concentrated in January and again in the latter half of the year from August through December, with a marked dip in early spring months such as March through May.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 85 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Northeastern Regional averages 15.3 days above 90°F in July, 14.6 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.0°F, and January the coldest, at 52.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Northeastern Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
PAPI for runway 01 and 19 operates continuously. REIL for runway 01 and 19 and MIRL for runway 01/19 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Runway 01/19 has a 1,500-foot stopway at the north end and a 500-foot stopway at the south end.
Taxiways serving runway 01/19 have green centerline reflectors and non-standard solar lights.
There is a seasonal problem with birds and deer on and in the vicinity of the airport.
After hours, self-service fuel for 100LL and A1+ is available using a credit card.
A Jet A truck is available, offering both single-point and over-the-wing filling.
For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Northeastern Regional has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Harvey Point Defense Testing Activity, 12.46 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KEDE?
No, Northeastern Regional (KEDE) does not have on-site customs processing. The nearest customs facility is KORF, located approximately 55 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving internationally should plan to clear customs there before or after operating into Edenton. Coordination with the receiving facility in advance is advisable given the distance involved.
What runway length is available at Edenton's Northeastern Regional airport?
Northeastern Regional (KEDE) has a single paved runway, 01/19, measuring 6,001 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a range of business aviation aircraft. The runway also includes stopway areas, adding a margin beyond the landing surface at each end.
What fuel types are available at KEDE?
Northeastern Regional (KEDE) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A. After hours, self-service fuel for 100LL and A1+ is available using a credit card. Jet A is also dispensed from a truck, with both single-point and over-the-wing filling capability, supporting a variety of jet aircraft.
Does KEDE have a control tower or after-hours air traffic control?
Northeastern Regional (KEDE) is non-towered, so pilots use CTAF for traffic advisories and to activate runway lighting. For clearance delivery, the applicable remark directs pilots to contact Washington ARTCC rather than a local tower. PAPI on runways 01 and 19 operates continuously, while REIL and MIRL are pilot-activated via CTAF.