BQ1

VFR

GILLIAM - MC CONNELL AIRFIELD

CARTHAGE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
445'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
VFR sectional · BQ1
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Before you fly into BQ1
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,445'
MSL · field 445' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF BQ1

BQ1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSOP (MOORE COUNTY) · 6.7 NM away. Conditions at BQ1 may differ.

METAR · KSOP

Observed 20:56Z

KSOP 272056Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP218 6//// T02110061 56018 PNO $
Wind
100° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
974 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
S. ROLAND GILLIAM
Address
194 GILLIAM-MC CONNELL ROAD, CARTHAGE NC 28327

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-SS

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 8 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
BQ1 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Other services
AVNCS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • There are 80-foot or taller trees north, south, and east of the airport.Show FAA
  • The turf area is marked with yellow cones.Show FAA
  • Due to construction and residential use, men and equipment are on and in vicinity of the airport and vehicular traffic crosses aircraft movement areas.Show FAA
  • Helicopters should land on the grass area southeast of the compass rose adjacent to runway 31 north side.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 has 44-foot trees 161 feet from the threshold offset 80 feet right of centerline and 46-foot trees zero to 200 feet from the threshold offset 70 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 has 27-foot trees zero to 200 feet from the threshold offset 86 feet right of centerline and 40-foot trees 72 feet from the threshold offset 100 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 displaced threshold is marked with a 4-foot wide white stripe.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 at displaced threshold has a one to one clearance slope due to 57-foot trees 293 feet from the end offset 63 feet left of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided visual flight rules right traffic for runway 31.Show FAA
  • Check for hangar available.Show FAA
  • OWNERDay phone 910-695-5216.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · BQ1

Answer card
ICAO
BQ1
Name
GILLIAM - MC CONNELL AIRFIELD
Location
CARTHAGE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
445 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,445 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 8 kt
Favored runway now

Gilliam - Mc Connell Airfield (BQ1) is in Carthage, North Carolina. The field elevation is 445 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts provided, so verify the current runway layout before you go. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct traffic pattern entry and any local procedures. The published remarks show active construction and residential use on and near the airport. Vehicle traffic also crosses aircraft movement areas. That makes a careful taxi and landing scan important on every arrival.

The remarks also note tall trees north, south and east of the airport. Runway 31 has multiple tree obstructions near the threshold area. Runway 13 also has tree obstructions near the threshold. Right traffic is published for runway 31. Helicopters should use the grass area southeast of the compass rose adjacent to the north side of runway 31. Check for hangar availability with the airport operator. For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587. The day phone is 910-695-5216.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at BQ1?
The field elevation is 445 ft MSL. That matters here because the airport sits among tall trees. The published remarks also call out construction near the movement area.
Does Gilliam - Mc Connell Airfield have any runways listed?
No runways are listed in the facts provided. Verify the current runway layout with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a landing.
Is there an ILS at BQ1?
No ILS approaches are published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you depart.
What is the traffic pattern altitude at BQ1?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for this field. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the correct pattern altitude and any local pattern direction details.
Is runway 31 right traffic at Gilliam - Mc Connell Airfield?
Yes. The published remarks call for VFR right traffic on runway 31. The same remarks also note a displaced threshold marking on runway 31.
What obstacles should I watch for at BQ1?
The remarks call out 80-foot or taller trees north, south and east of the airport. Runway 31 and runway 13 also have tree obstructions near the threshold areas. Plan a conservative approach path.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at BQ1?
The published remarks say to contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587 for clearance delivery. Use the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other current operating details.
Is there an FBO on the field at BQ1?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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