Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County (KTTA), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County (KTTA) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Sanford, North Carolina, roughly 22 nautical miles from the Raleigh metro area. It handles a substantial share of business aviation traffic for the region, supported by a single 6,501-foot asphalt runway and both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Clearance delivery for the field is handled through Raleigh Approach rather than an onsite tower.
Runways
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County has one paved runway, 03/21, 6,501 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
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), 23 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County recorded 4,487 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KTTA is concentrated in the fall months, with October and November recording the highest volumes of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 469 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County averages 19.2 days above 90°F in July, 19.2 freeze days in January and 0.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.2°F, and January the coldest, at 53.1°F.
Weather station is 3.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Raleigh Approach.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. MALSR on runway 03 and REIL on runway 21 are pilot-activated, along with HIRL on runway 03/21, via CTAF. PAPI on runways 03 and 21 operates continuously.
Runway 03 is designated as the calm wind runway.
100LL is available 24 hours via self-service with credit card.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.
Taxiway A has a 15 to 30 foot drop-off in the vicinity of Taxiways A3 and A4.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Southern Wake Regional, 19.72 NM east.
Part of the Raleigh and Durham area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTTA
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KTTA offer for business jet traffic?
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County operates a single runway, 03/21, measuring 6,501 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most midsize and super-midsize business jets operating into KTTA. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate arrivals and departures over the common frequency. Runway 03 serves as the calm wind runway per airport guidance. Lighting includes MALSR on runway 03 and REIL on runway 21, both pilot-activated along with HIRL on the full runway.
Is fuel available at KTTA around the clock?
KTTA, the Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County, offers 100LL self-service fuel on a 24-hour basis with credit card payment. Jet A is also listed among the airport's fuel types, though the self-service 24-hour arrangement described in the airport remarks applies specifically to 100LL. The airport's staffed attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1800 and weekends from 0800 to 1800. Outside those hours, self-service fuel remains the option for piston traffic. Dispatchers planning Jet A uplift outside attended hours should confirm availability directly with the field.
Where does KTTA traffic clear customs?
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Raleigh-Durham International (KRDU), located approximately 23.41 nautical miles away. International arrivals into KTTA need to route through KRDU or another designated port of entry beforehand. This distance is a routine planning factor for any international itinerary terminating at KTTA. Dispatchers should build the customs stop into flight planning rather than expecting clearance capability at Sanford-Lee County itself.
How busy is KTTA and does traffic vary by season?
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County recorded 7,402 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 4,487 of those business aviation operations. Traffic at KTTA is concentrated in certain months, with October and November showing the highest business aviation activity at 462 and 469 operations respectively. February is the slowest month recorded, at 257 business aviation operations. This gives the field a tier 1 classification within Skystar's coverage, reflecting its status as a well-documented, frequently used business aviation airport. Dispatchers scheduling around late fall should anticipate the higher operational tempo.
What ground hazards should crews know about at KTTA?
Raleigh Executive Jetport at Sanford-Lee County reports a taxiway drop-off of 15 to 30 feet on Taxiway A in the vicinity of Taxiways A3 and A4. Crews taxiing through that section should maintain awareness of the edge condition. Separately, the PAPI system at KTTA is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of the runway centerline, a factor relevant to visual approach guidance. These are the specific physical and visual-aid notes published for the airport. Both details are worth briefing before operating into or around the field, particularly at night or in reduced visibility.