North Wilkesboro Wilkes County Airport (KUKF / IKB)
Empty legs and charters from North Wilkesboro
KUKF airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KUKF
- IATA code
- IKB
- City
- North Wilkesboro
- Region
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,301 ft (397 m)
- Time zone
- America/New York (UTC-5)
- Coordinates
- 36.2228° N, 81.0983° W
- Empty legs from
- 10
- Empty legs to
- 3
Weather & airport info KUKF
Current weather
Marginal visual conditions (MVFR)observed 03 Nov, 16:35 UTC- Wind
- Calm
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- broken clouds at 2,700 ft
- Temperature
- 18 °C (dew point 11 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,029 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KUKF 031635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN027 18/11 A3038 RMK AO2
Airport
- Elevation
- 1,301 ft (397 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:49 / 17:26 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,890 m (6,201 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- UNICOM: 122.7
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KUKF
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Instrument approaches (4)
Minimums (2)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KUKF(4)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceInstrument approach procedure: not available4000/26· until 06 Nov, 20:00 UTC (estimated)
The instrument approach procedures ILS Y or LOC Y Runway 1 and ILS Z or LOC Z Runway 1 at Wilkes County airport are not available, except for aircraft equipped with a suitable RNAV system with GPS, because the BZM VOR is out of service.
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IAP WILKES COUNTY, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC. ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 1, AMDT 1B... ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 1, ORIG-B... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, BZM VOR OUT OF SERVICE. 2610300251-2611062000EST
Q) KZTL/QPIAU/I/NBO/A/000/999/3613N08105W005 A) KUKF B) 2609011850 C) 2704131850EST E) UKF WILKES COUNTY, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC. ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 1, AMDT 1B... ILS Z OR LOC Z RWY 1, ORIG-B... PROCEDURE NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS, BZM VOR U/S.
- Out of serviceRunway10/002· until 30 Nov, 22:00 UTC
Runway 19 PAPI (approach slope lights) out of service
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RWY 19 PAPI U/S
- NoticeAirspace11/002· until 31 Dec, 22:00 UTC
Near Wilkes County airport, helicopters are flying at low altitudes. This affects an area with a 1 nautical mile radius around the airport, up to 500 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE LOW FLYING HEL OPS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 1NM RADIUS OF UKF SFC-500FT AGL
- NoticeTaxiway11/003· until 31 Dec, 22:00 UTC
Taxiway A has work in progress. There are men and equipment adjacent to the taxiway.
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TWY A WIP MEN AND EQPT ADJ
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Wilkes County Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 83
- Departures
- 2
- Different jets
- 38
Most frequent origins: Piedmont Triad International Airport (4), Statesville Regional Airport (3), Orlando International Airport (3).
Most common aircraft types: Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (16), Cessna Citation Latitude (8), Beechcraft King Air 300 (7), Beechcraft King Air 350 (7), Beechcraft King Air 200/250 (5).
Monday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Executive Jet ManagementWhite Plains (Westchester County) (KHPN) · Light jet, Midsize jet, Super midsize jet
Empty legs from KUKF
10 departures available
- Sun, Nov 2221:51North WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFort LauderdaleKFLL · Hollywood IntlEmbraer Phenom 3007—$14,06722NovNorth Wilkesboro → Fort LauderdaleKUKF → KFLL · 21:51Embraer Phenom 300 · 7 seats$14,067
- Mon, Nov 23in 20 daysNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFairhopeAL78 · Klumpp AirportEmbraer Phenom 3007—On request23NovNorth Wilkesboro → FairhopeKUKF → AL78 · in 20 daysEmbraer Phenom 300 · 7 seatsOn request
Mon, Nov 2319:21North WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFairhopeKCQF · H L Sonny Callahan AirportEmbraer Phenom 30011h 30m$10,23023NovNorth Wilkesboro → FairhopeKUKF → KCQF · 19:21Embraer Phenom 300 · 1 seat · 1h 30m$10,230- Mon, Nov 2319:09North WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportCharlestonKJZI · Charleston ExecutiveEmbraer Phenom 3007—$14,06723NovNorth Wilkesboro → CharlestonKUKF → KJZI · 19:09Embraer Phenom 300 · 7 seats$14,067
Mon, Nov 23in 20 daysNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFort LauderdaleKFLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportPhenom 3008—$12,48323NovNorth Wilkesboro → Fort LauderdaleKUKF → KFLL · in 20 daysPhenom 300 · 8 seats$12,483- Tue, Nov 24in 21 daysNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFairhopeK4R4 · H L Sonny Callahan AirportEmbraer Phenom 3007—$15,29024NovNorth Wilkesboro → FairhopeKUKF → K4R4 · in 21 daysEmbraer Phenom 300 · 7 seats$15,290
- Tue, Nov 2400:21North WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFairhopeKCQF · H L Sonny CallahanEmbraer Phenom 3007—$14,06724NovNorth Wilkesboro → FairhopeKUKF → KCQF · 00:21Embraer Phenom 300 · 7 seats$14,067
- Tue, Nov 24in 21 daysNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportFairhopeLFAC · Calais-Dunkerque AirportPhenom 3008—$12,48324NovNorth Wilkesboro → FairhopeKUKF → LFAC · in 21 daysPhenom 300 · 8 seats$12,483
- Fri, Nov 2721:51North WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportTeterboroKTEBEmbraer Phenom 3007—$14,06727NovNorth Wilkesboro → TeterboroKUKF → KTEB · 21:51Embraer Phenom 300 · 7 seats$14,067
KUKF · Wilkes County Airport
LFAC · Calais-Dunkerque Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KUKF
3 arrivals available
Sun, Nov 2914:09Fort LauderdaleKFLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportEmbraer Phenom 30011h 48m$9,79029NovFort Lauderdale → North WilkesboroKFLL → KUKF · 14:09Embraer Phenom 300 · 1 seat · 1h 48m$9,790- Sun, Nov 29in 26 daysFort LauderdaleKFLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportPhenom 3008—$12,48329NovFort Lauderdale → North WilkesboroKFLL → KUKF · in 26 daysPhenom 300 · 8 seats$12,483
Mon, Nov 3022:09Fort LauderdaleKFLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportNorth WilkesboroKUKF · Wilkes County AirportEmbraer Phenom 3006—$14,53830NovFort Lauderdale → North WilkesboroKFLL → KUKF · 22:09Embraer Phenom 300 · 6 seats$14,538
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: North Wilkesboro Airport
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About the airport
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KUKF airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at North Wilkesboro airport (KUKF) today?
There are currently 4 valid NOTAMs for North Wilkesboro (KUKF). Affected: Instrument approach procedure: not available; Runway: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at North Wilkesboro airport (KUKF)?
According to the latest weather report for KUKF (METAR, 03 Nov, 16:35 UTC): Marginal visual conditions (MVFR). Wind Calm, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 18 °C (dew point 11 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at North Wilkesboro airport (KUKF)?
North Wilkesboro (KUKF) has one runway: runway 01/19 with 1,890 m (6,201 ft), asphalt.
What are the airport codes of Wilkes County Airport?
The ICAO code is KUKF and the IATA code is IKB. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KUKF airport?
Wilkes County Airport sits at 1,301 ft (397 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.
Can I fly to KUKF by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Wilkes County Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KUKF?
There are currently 10 empty legs departing from and 3 arriving at Wilkes County Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.