Whitehouse Nolf Airport (KNEN), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Whitehouse NOLF (KNEN) is a military outlying field near Jacksonville, Florida, dedicated to Field Carrier Landing Practice. Its single long runway supports touch-and-go carrier qualification patterns rather than civilian traffic.
Runways
Whitehouse Nolf Airport has one paved runway, 12/30, 8,001 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Whitehouse Nolf Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jacksonville International (KJAX), 13 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Whitehouse Nolf Airport averages 24.1 days above 90°F in July and 8.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.7°F, and January the coldest, at 66.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Whitehouse Nolf Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
FCLP operations have priority. Carrier deck markings are present on the approach ends of runways 12 and 30, and carrier deck lights are available for night FCLP operations on both runways. No full-stop landings are permitted.
The field is for FCLP operations and military use only. Contact the airfield manager for scheduling, with a minimum 24-hour prior notice required.
For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville Approach.
Runway 12/30 is closed every Friday from 0900 to 1400Z, and possibly longer, for runway maintenance.
Lighting is available only during hours of operation.
The field operates from 1300 to 0500Z (1200 to 0400Z during daylight time). At other times, airport advisory is available on prior request through Cecil Field NAS Air Traffic Control Tower.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Whitehouse Nolf Airport has five airfields within 19 NM. The closest is Herlong Recreational (KHEG), 5.34 NM southeast.
Part of the Jacksonville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KNEN
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Frequently asked questions
What is KNEN used for?
KNEN, also known as Whitehouse NOLF, is a military-only field near Jacksonville, Florida dedicated to Field Carrier Landing Practice. It has no civilian access, and FCLP operations take priority over all other traffic on the field.
Can transient aircraft land at Whitehouse NOLF?
No. Whitehouse NOLF (KNEN) restricts use to FCLP operations and military traffic, with no full-stop landings permitted at any time. Access requires prior coordination with the airfield manager and minimum 24-hour notice to schedule.
What runway does KNEN have and how long is it?
KNEN has a single paved runway, 12/30, measuring 8,001 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length supports the carrier-style touch-and-go patterns used for Field Carrier Landing Practice at Whitehouse NOLF.