Ocracoke Island Airport (W95), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ocracoke Island Airport (W95) is an unattended, non-towered field on North Carolina's Outer Banks, within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. It carries a single paved runway and sees light seasonal general aviation and business traffic.
Runways
Ocracoke Island Airport has one paved runway, 06/24, 2,998 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ocracoke Island Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Michael J Smith Field (KMRH), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ocracoke Island Airport recorded 150 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at W95 concentrates in the summer months, peaking in August with 30 operations against near-zero activity in February and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 30 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ocracoke Island Airport averages 2.6 days above 90°F in July, 8.4 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.3°F, and January the coldest, at 51.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ocracoke Island Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
The best approach is from the northeast or southwest.
Five-foot brush extends 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 81 feet right of centerline; five-foot brush extends 50 to 200 feet from the threshold, 145 feet left of centerline.
Twelve-foot scrub trees are located 155 feet from the threshold, 94 feet right of centerline; ten-foot scrub trees extend 0 to 200 feet from the threshold, 74 feet left of centerline.
The approach slope for the northeast helicopter approach is 13:1, due to 12-foot brush 162 feet from the helipad offset 31 feet left; the approach slope for the southwest helicopter approach is 10:1, due to 15-foot trees 151 feet from the helipad offset, on both sides.
Flocks of seagulls gather on and near the runway around standing water after heavy rains.
The runway safety area consists of loose sand and is not suitable for aircraft.
The runway is not lighted; night operations are prohibited.
The runway is subject to residual flooding during and after heavy rain.
Activate the helicopter beacon on CTAF.
The airport is closed from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
Activate the helicopter perimeter lights only, on CTAF.
High-speed, low-level military operations occur in the vicinity of the airport.
The airport lies within Cape Hatteras National Seashore; maintain 2,000 feet vertical and horizontal distance from seashore beaches.
A key code provides access to the pilot lounge.
The helipad is for emergency operations only.
For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC.
A 30-foot power line runs along NC Highway 12, north of the helipad.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ocracoke Island Airport has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Billy Mitchell (KHSE), 18.83 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at W95
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Frequently asked questions
Is night operation possible at Ocracoke Island (W95)?
No. Runway 06/24 at Ocracoke Island Airport is not lighted, and night operations are prohibited according to the field's operational remarks. Pilots should plan arrivals and departures strictly within daylight hours.
What is the length of the main runway at KW95, Ocracoke Island?
Ocracoke Island's primary runway, 06/24, is a 2,998-foot asphalt strip 60 feet wide. A second surface, a 100-foot concrete helipad designated H1, is also listed but is restricted to emergency operations only.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Ocracoke Island Airport (W95)?
Ocracoke Island Airport has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport is KMRH, located approximately 40.68 nautical miles away, and should be factored into any international arrival planning.