6J4

VFR

SALUDA COUNTY

SALUDA · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
539.2'
Longest RWY
3,189'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6J4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,539.2'
MSL · field 539.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 6J4

6J4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAIK (AIKEN RGNL) · 17.5 NM away. Conditions at 6J4 may differ.

METAR · KAIK

Observed 22:35Z

KAIK 272235Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3015 RMK AO2 T02220090
Wind
140° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,223 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JILL WARREN
Address
111 LAW ENFORCEMENT DRIVE, SALUDA SC 29138

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 7 kt
RWY 19
183°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 183° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,539 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored3° / 183°3,189 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01PAPI 2-box left(3°)64', tree, 1891' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 26
19PAPI 2-box left133', tree, 2362' from thr, 319' R of cntrln, slope 16

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
6J4 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777. When Augusta Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-4511.Show FAA
  • There is a 30 foot drop off at the north end of runway 01.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is active on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 01 and 19 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6J4

Answer card
ICAO
6J4
Name
SALUDA COUNTY
Location
SALUDA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
539.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,539.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,189 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Saluda County Airport sits in Saluda, South Carolina. The field elevation is 539.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,189 ft long with asphalt pavement. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. Augusta Approach handles clearance delivery. When Augusta Approach is closed, Columbia Approach handles clearance delivery.

No ILS approaches are published here. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is VFR operations only. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival or departure. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Saluda County Airport has one on-field FBO. Saluda County Airport carries 100LL. PAPI is active on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF. There is a 30 ft drop off at the north end of runway 01, so brief that end carefully on rollout and departure. The field sits in a non-towered environment with a short single runway, so expect normal self-announce traffic discipline and keep an eye on runway length when planning performance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Saluda County Airport (6J4)?
6J4 has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,189 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Does 6J4 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 6J4. Plan for VFR operations only and verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement.
Is Saluda County Airport towered?
No. 6J4 is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at 6J4?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel is available on the field at 6J4?
The on-field FBO is Saluda County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (864) 445-2529 for current availability.
What should I know about runway lighting at Saluda County Airport?
PAPI is active on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are also on 01 and 19. They are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions at 6J4?
Yes. There is a 30 ft drop off at the north end of runway 01. Brief that end before landing or departing on 01.
Who handles clearance delivery for 6J4?
Contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777 for clearance delivery. When Augusta Approach is closed, contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-4511.

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