Wright Brothers first flight on December 17, 1903 at Kill Devil Hills, NC — Orville piloting the Wright Flyer as Wilbur runs alongside

First Flight Airport (FFA)
The Birthplace of Aviation

Land where the Wright Brothers flew. Explore the Outer Banks.

Quick Reference

Airport Specifications

Runway 03/21

3,000 x 60 ft

Asphalt

Elevation

13 ft MSL

Sea level field

CTAF

122.9

Common Traffic Advisory

Tie-downs

24-hr Limit

Bring ropes

Located in Kill Devil Hills, NC, FFA commemorates the site of the first powered flight. Adjacent to the Wright Brothers National Memorial. A lot has changed — you can now have a 4×4 vehicle delivered to the airport to explore the Outer Banks via Beach4x4.

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Pilot Warnings

Know Before You Go

NO FUEL Available at FFA

Nearest fuel: Dare County (MQI).

WARNING: Deer Often on Runway

Buzz runway before landing.