Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) is a non-towered public airport in Washington, North Carolina, serving business aviation traffic under FAA TFMSC tracking. The field offers two paved runways, both exceeding 5,000 feet, with Jet A and 100LL available on a 24-hour credit card basis. Customs are not available onsite; the nearest customs facility is at KNKT, roughly 41 nautical miles away.
Runways
Washington-Warren Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Washington-Warren Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Washington-Warren Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cherry Point McAs (cunningham Fld) (KNKT), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Washington-Warren Airport recorded 556 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July, August and October. Business aviation traffic at KOCW peaks in July, August, and October, with the lowest activity recorded in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 61 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Washington-Warren Airport averages 14.6 days above 90°F in July, 14.7 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.8°F, and January the coldest, at 52.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Washington-Warren Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Cherry Point Approach.
MIRL for Runway 05/23 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the PAPIs for Runway 05 and 23, and the REILs for Runway 05 and 23, use CTAF. The REILs for Runway 35 are out of service.
The approach ratio is 18:1 to the displaced threshold due to 127-foot trees located 2,597 feet from the displaced threshold, offset 5 feet right of centerline.
The approach ratio is 17:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway 17/35 is unlighted.
A tower of 120 feet or more in height stands 3,700 feet or more from the Runway 5 threshold, on centerline.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Taxiways are not lighted.
Fuel is available 24 hours via credit card service.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Washington-Warren Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Pitt-Greenville (KPGV), 16.76 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOCW
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KOCW?
Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) has two paved runways. Runway 17/35 measures 5,001 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt-concrete surface, and Runway 05/23 measures 5,000 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. Runway 17/35 is unlighted, while Runway 05/23 has medium intensity runway lighting preset on low intensity. Taxiways at the field are not lighted. Pilots operating at night should plan accordingly given these lighting limitations.
Is fuel available at Washington-Warren Airport?
Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel service operates on a 24-hour credit card basis, allowing self-service access outside staffed hours. The airport's attendance schedule runs 0800 to 1700 Monday through Saturday, and 1000 to 1700 on Sunday. Dispatchers can plan fuel stops at KOCW outside these attended hours using the card system.
Are there approach obstacles at KOCW?
Yes, Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) has documented approach obstructions affecting its runways. One approach has a ratio of 18:1 to a displaced threshold due to 127-foot trees located 2,597 feet from the displaced threshold, offset 5 feet right of centerline. A separate approach carries a 17:1 ratio to a displaced threshold. Additionally, a tower of 120 feet or more stands 3,700 feet or more from the Runway 5 threshold, on centerline. Crews should account for these obstructions during approach planning.
Does KOCW have customs processing onsite?
No, customs processing is not available onsite at Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW). The nearest customs facility is located at KNKT, approximately 41 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through that facility instead. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should factor this distance into their routing and timing.
What wildlife hazards are reported at Washington-Warren Airport?
Washington-Warren Airport (KOCW) reports deer and birds both on the airport and in its vicinity. This is a standing general remark affecting operations at the field. Crews should maintain vigilance during takeoff and landing phases given this wildlife activity. No specific mitigation procedures beyond standard awareness are noted in the airport's operational remarks.