Pine Island Airport (DUF)

Pine Island Airport (7NC2) serves as the exclusive aviation gateway to Corolla and the Northern Outer Banks of North Carolina, operating as Currituck County's only aviation arrival point positioned 16 feet above sea level with a single 3,450-foot runway 17/35. Privately owned by Turnpike Properties, this luxury airstrip provides exclusive amenities for Atlantic Realty property owners and guests, offering complimentary landing privileges as part of premium Outer Banks resort services while maintaining strict operational protocols requiring written permission for all arrivals. The facility operates under unique restrictions designed to protect the surrounding wildlife sanctuary, limiting operations to drop-off and pick-up only with no daily or overnight aircraft parking permitted, while requiring all traffic to remain east of the airport to avoid disturbing protected habitats. Coordination through Atlantic Realty's Concierge Operations Manager (252-489-1994) ensures seamless access for resort guests seeking direct aviation connectivity to this pristine barrier island destination renowned for wild horses, pristine beaches, and luxury vacation properties. Strategically positioned to serve the exclusive Northern Outer Banks resort market, Pine Island Airport enables private and charter aircraft access to one of the East Coast's most exclusive beach destinations while maintaining environmental stewardship through carefully managed operations. The airstrip serves high-end tourism, corporate retreats, and recreational aviation for visitors accessing Corolla's luxury accommodations, wild horse tours, and world-class fishing experiences in this protected barrier island environment where aviation provides the most efficient access to remote Outer Banks luxury.