Hinton Fld Airport (NC72) — Princeton, NC

Hinton Fld Airport (NC72)
NC72
Hinton Fld Airport (NC72)
Princeton, NC
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Hinton Fld Airport (NC72) is a private-use airport located in Princeton, NC. The airport sits at an elevation of 152 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway. The gallery includes 1 photo of operations and aircraft at the airport.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier NC72
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 78°9'33.9400" W / 35°27'3.6900" N
-78.159428 / 35.451025 (Estimated)
Elevation 152.00 ft / 46.33 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 1 nautical miles S of Princeton, NC
Location Johnston County, NC
Magnetic Variation 07W (1985)
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner JIM HINTON
Address 960 OLD HINTON ROAD
PRINCETON, NC 27569-8717
Phone number 919-936-3501
Manager KEN STARLING
Address 106 IRIS DRIVE
PRINCETON, NC 27569
Phone number 919-936-2261
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Beacon Color White-Green (lighted land airport)
Sectional chart CHARLOTTE
Region ASO - Southern
Responsible ARTCC ZDC - WASHINGTON
Tie-in FSS RDU - RALEIGH
FSS on Airport No
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 05/23
Dimensions 2000 x 35 ft (610 x 11 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
05 23
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
  • PRVDD VFR/PVT USE; AND EXTREME CTN IS USED BECAUSE OF NUMEROUS PLINES & LOW-LEVEL MIL TRAINING ROUTES IN IMMEDIATE VICINITY.