installation. The city’s primary industries are defense, education, healthcare,
social assistance, and manufacturing.
The Downtown Goldsboro Development Corporation, a non‐profit
organization, supports the improvement of Downtown Goldsboro. They
create and facilitate downtown development, promotions, and preservation
activities and provide downtown information. The organization strives to
enhance the appearance, desirability and vitality of this very important
economic and social center. They provide façade grants to downtown
property owners and organize and facilitate a variety of community events.
City of Washington
The City of Washington takes pride in its historic relevance and has focused
on the preservation of the city’s historic architecture and agricultural roots.
Currently, the city serves as a major retail and services center for Beaufort
County. Services include medical, small scale manufacturing, retail, tourism,
and agriculture. However, the city has experienced impacts related to the
recent slow economy.
2.3
JLUS Community Airports
There are several public airports located within the Study Area. The
following paragraphs provide a brief overview of each airport.
Hyde County Airport
Hyde County Airport is a county owned public use airport located
approximately seven miles north of Engelhard and approximately seven
miles southwest of the DCR. The airport covers an area of 387 acres and has
one asphalt runway. In 2013, the airport had 4,050 aircraft operations,
consisting of 86 percent general aviation, 12 percent military, and 1 percent
air taxi. There is no fixed base operator at this facility. Its location within the
Pamlico B Military Operating Area airspace and proximity to military
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Restricted Airspaces R‐5314B and R‐5313D limits the approach to a very
narrow area.
Warren Field Airport
Warren Field Airport is a publicly owned airport located in the City of
Washington, North Carolina and is approximately 70 miles east of Seymour
Johnson AFB. There are two asphalt runways located at the airport. The
airport has, on average, approximately 47 general operations per day, with
47 percent local general aviation, 24 percent transient general aviation, and
29 percent military.
Wayne Executive Jetport
The Wayne Executive Jetport is a public‐use airport owned by Wayne
County, located three miles north of the City of Goldsboro and is
approximately 10 miles north of Seymour Johnson AFB. Seymour Johnson
AFB is responsible for air traffic over the airport. The airport has one asphalt
runway and has 48 based aircraft. The airport operations averaged 16,200 in
2011 and on average 82 percent of the operation’s general aviation,
12 percent air taxi, and six percent military.
Plymouth Municipal Airport
Plymouth Municipal Airport is a county‐owned, public‐use airport located
two nautical miles south of the central business district of the Town of
Plymouth, in Washington County. According to the FAA's National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems, it is classified as a general aviation airport.
Plymouth Municipal Airport covers an area of 390 acres. It has one asphalt
runway designated 3/21 measuring 5,500 by 75 feet. In 2015, the airport
had 13,275 aircraft operations consisting of 83 percent general aviation, 15
percent military, and 2 percent air taxi. Also in 2015, there were
23 aircraft based at this airport.
Seymour Johnson AFB and Dare County Range JLUS Report