KAFJ

VFR

WASHINGTON COUNTY

WASHINGTON · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,183.9'
Longest RWY
5,004'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAFJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,183.9'
MSL · field 1,183.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KAFJ

Current METAR

Observed 03:56Z

KAFJ 280356Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01720056 402390017 $
Wind
150° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,609 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AFJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANIEL SECRIST
Address
600 AIRPORT RD,, WASHINGTON PA 15301

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1900
  • SAT-SUN · 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 7 kt
RWY 09
077°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 077° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,184 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored77° / 257°5,004 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3.71°)84', trees, 369' from thr, 466' R of cntrln, slope 2
27PAPI 4-box left(3.09°)46', trees, 1134' from thr, 435' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

ILS · 1

RWY 27
LD · CAT I
AFJ
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 27
KAFJ · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,SALES

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

  • Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • There is a 158 foot obstruction lit pole approximately 3389 feet from the threshold of runway end 09. There is a 159 foot obstruction lit pole approximately 3055 feet from the threshold of runway end 09.Show FAA
  • There is a 288 foot hill and trees 7238 feet from the threshold of runway end 27. There is a 268 foot hill and trees 8091 feet from the threshold of runway end 27.Show FAA
  • There is a 208 foot hill and trees 2937 feet from the threshold of runway end 09. There is a 226 foot hill and trees 2941 feet from the threshold of runway end 09.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 27 has runway end identifier lights activated. Runway 09/27 has high intensity runway lights controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09 PAPI is unusable beyond 7.0 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • This airport has been in operation prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAFJ

Answer card
ICAO
KAFJ
Name
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Location
WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,183.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,183.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,004 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Washington County Airport sits in Washington, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,183.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27, at 5,004 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. The published ILS serves Runway 27. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Skyward Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (724) 754-8161 for current service details before you go. The field has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey. Runway 27 has end identifier lights. The runway lights are high intensity and are controlled by CTAF.

This is a field to brief carefully on arrival. Published remarks show lit poles near the approach to Runway 09. Hills and trees also sit near both ends. Birds are present on and near the runway. Runway 09 has a PAPI note that limits its use beyond 7 degrees right of centerline. The airport has been in operation since before 1959. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any noise or operational notes before you fly in. Also verify current airspace and approach details on the chart, since this field sits near Pittsburgh frequencies.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAFJ?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway is the ILS at Washington County Airport?
The published ILS serves Runway 27. If you are planning a night or IMC arrival, confirm current approach details before departure.
Is KAFJ towered?
No. Washington County Airport has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975.
What is the longest runway at KAFJ?
The only runway is 09/27. It is 5,004 ft long and asphalt.
What FBO is on the field at KAFJ?
Skyward Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (724) 754-8161 for current service availability.
Are there any runway hazards at Washington County Airport?
Yes. Published remarks mention lit poles near the approach to Runway 09. Hills and trees also sit near both runway ends. Birds are also present on and near the runway.
Does KAFJ have runway lighting for night operations?
Yes. Runway 09/27 has high intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. Runway 27 also has runway end identifier lights.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KAFJ?
Plan for a field at 1,183.9 ft MSL with nearby terrain and obstacle notes. Verify the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operational restrictions before arrival. Then brief the ILS to Runway 27 if you expect lower visibility.

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