51J

VFR

LAKE CITY MUNI CJ EVANS FLD

LAKE CITY · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
80.2'
Longest RWY
3,700'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 51J
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,080.2'
MSL · field 80.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 51J

51J does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCKI (WILLIAMSBURG RGNL) · 9.3 NM away. Conditions at 51J may differ.

METAR · KCKI

Observed 19:35Z

KCKI 271935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT033 19/07 A3017 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.17 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
269 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DUSAN FRIDL
Address
PO BOX 1329, LAKE CITY SC 29560

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 01
000°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,080 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/190° / 180°3,700 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01VASI 2-box left(3°)71', tree, 1096' from thr, 232' R of cntrln, slope 12
19VASI 2-box left(3°)74', tree, 1160' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 12

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
51J · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway 19 has two radio towers 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 miles from the end right of centerline. There is also a lighted water tank 3/4 mile from the end.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Florence Approach at 843-665-0632. When approach is closed contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 01/19 are activated on CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 01There is a close-in treeline 169 feet left of centerline on runway 01 approach.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • OWNERTown administrator is Stephanie Snowden.Show FAA
  • 01/19Cracks have been filled and runway pavement rejuvenator applied on runway 01/19.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 51J

Answer card
ICAO
51J
Name
LAKE CITY MUNI CJ EVANS FLD
Location
LAKE CITY, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
80.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,080.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Lake City Muni CJ Evans Fld (51J) sits in Lake City, South Carolina. Field elevation is 80.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,700 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Medium intensity runway lights for 01/19 are activated on CTAF. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has a close-in treeline 169 ft left of centerline on the Runway 01 approach. Runway 19 has two radio towers 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 miles from the end right of centerline. There is also a lighted water tank 3/4 mile from the end. That makes the approach worth a careful look, especially if you are coming in low or at night.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details. For clearance delivery, contact Florence Approach at 843-665-0632. When approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592. The airport existed before 1958. The town administrator is Stephanie Snowden.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 51J?
51J has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,700 ft long and asphalt.
Does 51J have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 51J. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is 51J towered?
No. 51J does not have a control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at 51J?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What should I watch for on the Runway 01 approach at 51J?
There is a close-in treeline 169 ft left of centerline on the Runway 01 approach. Plan for a stable final and keep an eye on your lateral spacing.
What obstacles are near Runway 19 at 51J?
Runway 19 has two radio towers 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 miles from the end right of centerline. There is also a lighted water tank 3/4 mile from the end.
How do I get clearance delivery for 51J?
Contact Florence Approach at 843-665-0632 for clearance delivery. When approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 51J?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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