# Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/

> Cherry Point, US · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Cherry Point |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 34.90090, -76.88070 |

## Description

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing flies from Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field (ICAO: KNKT), whose Fleet Readiness Center East ranks among the US military's major aviation depots and now overhauls F-35s. Built from 1941 on the flats by the Neuse River, the station is known for its distinctive crossing runways. There is no civilian or cargo traffic; civilian alternatives are New Bern (IATA: EWN) and Kinston (IATA: ISO).

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