6J0

VFR

LEXINGTON COUNTY

PELION · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
451.7'
Longest RWY
4,335'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 6J0 LEXINGTON COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6J0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,451.7'
MSL · field 451.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 6J0

6J0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCAE (COLUMBIA METRO) · 10.7 NM away. Conditions at 6J0 may differ.

METAR · KCAE

Observed 05:56Z

KCAE 120556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP138 60003 T02440222 10283 20244 53002 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,603 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 N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIM SHUMPERT
Address
440 BALL PARK ROAD, LEXINGTON SC 29072

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

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 18
164°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 164° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,452 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36164° / 344°4,335 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1860', tree, 1053' from thr, 329' R of cntrln, slope 14
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)14', pole, 603' from thr, 227' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 6J0 LEXINGTON COUNTY in PELION, SOUTH CAROLINA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
6J0 · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • PLINE 800 FT FROM THLD RWY END 36; MKD WITH RED BALLS.
  • ACES INTO TRML BLDG, USE THE KEY PAD AND ENTER THE UNICOM FREQ.
  • FOR CD CTC COLUMBIA APCH AT 803-822-5242 OR 803-822-5040.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Other notes

  • VFR USE ONLY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6J0

Answer card
ICAO
6J0
Name
LEXINGTON COUNTY
Location
PELION, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
451.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,451.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,335 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Lexington County Airport sits in Pelion, South Carolina. Field elevation is 451.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,335 ft long with concrete pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure service is through Columbia on 124.15 and 338.2.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field is listed for VFR use only. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Lexington County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (803) 785-8100 before you go if you need current service details.

A few remarks matter for planning. There is a power line about 800 ft from the threshold of runway 36. It is marked with red balls. The PAPI is active for runway 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and are controlled by CTAF. If you need clearance delivery, contact Columbia Approach at the published phone numbers before departure. Access to the terminal building requires the keypad and the UNICOM frequency. For a first visit, brief the runway 36 departure carefully and verify the lighting and access details before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Lexington County Airport (6J0)?
The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,335 ft long with concrete pavement.
Does 6J0 have any ILS approaches published?
No ILS approaches are published for 6J0. Plan on VFR procedures and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you fly.
Is Lexington County Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower at 6J0. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the pattern altitude at 6J0?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Lexington County Airport?
The on-field FBO is Lexington County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (803) 785-8100 for current service details before arrival.
What should I know about runway 36 at 6J0?
A power line is about 800 ft from the threshold of runway 36. It is marked with red balls. The PAPI is active for runway 36.
How do I get clearance delivery for 6J0?
For clearance delivery, contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-5242 or 803-822-5040. The published approach and departure frequencies are 124.15 and 338.2.
Is Lexington County Airport VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say the airport is for VFR use only. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before any IFR planning.

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