Pope Field — Fort Bragg, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search herePope Field in Fort Bragg uses the IATA code POB, with KPOB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from POB
Pope Field
Pope Field (POB) is a United States Air Force installation located adjacent to Fort Bragg (now Fort Liberty) in North Carolina, one of the most significant military airlift hubs in the country. Pope Field has historically supported airborne operations for the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, providing tactical airlift, paratrooper training drops, and rapid deployment capability. The base has a long history dating to World War I-era origins and has been central to U.S. military mobility operations for decades. POB is not open to civilian commercial air traffic; its runways and facilities are dedicated to military transport aircraft, training exercises, and joint operations supporting the adjacent army installation.
Runways at Pope Field (POB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 049/229 | 3000 ft (914 m) | 60 ft (18 m) | ASPH |
| 05/23 | 7501 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Pope Field (POB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | FAYETTEVILLE APP/DEP | 125.175 MHz |
| ACP | COMD POST | 134.1 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.3 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 27.58 MHz |
| GND | GND | 124.55 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.46 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 135.025 MHz |
Airports near Pope Field (POB)
- Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) — 8.3 km (5.2 mi)
- Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) — 23.4 km (14.5 mi)
- Lumberton Regional Airport (LBT) — 62.4 km (38.8 mi)
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) — 81.3 km (50.5 mi)
- Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) — 97.5 km (60.6 mi)
- Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) — 127.0 km (78.9 mi)
- Florence Regional Airport (FLO) — 127.3 km (79.1 mi)
- Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) — 128.9 km (80.1 mi)
POB is Pope Field, a U.S. Air Force base beside Fort Bragg/Fort Liberty in North Carolina. It is a military airlift facility, not a public airport, so no commercial passenger flights operate there.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Pope Field?
The IATA code for Pope Field is POB.
What is the ICAO code for Pope Field?
The ICAO code for Pope Field is KPOB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.