KAGC

VFR

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

PITTSBURGH · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
1,251.5'
Longest RWY
6,501'10/28
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Before you fly into KAGC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,251.5'
MSL · field 1,251.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 13
H/W +10 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KAGC

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KAGC 280353Z 15012G23KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01610050
Wind
150° @ 12G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,585 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 SE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
AGC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LANCE BAGNOFF
Address
12 ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT, WEST MIFFLIN PA 15122-2656

Flight service · Hours

FSS AOO
ALTOONA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
150° · 12 kt
RWY 13
111°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 111° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,252 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/2881° / 261°6,501 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored111° / 291°3,825 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10VASI 4-box left(3°)
28MALS64', trees, 2613' from thr, 433' R of cntrln, slope 37
3111', trees, 314' from thr, 119' R of cntrln, slope 10

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 10
LS · CAT I
SAQ
109.1
RWY 28
LS · CAT I
AGC
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 10
KAGC · 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/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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

  • Parking on the main terminal ramp apron is limited to 12 hours with prior permission required at 412-759-7897.Show FAA
  • Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Air traffic control lighting schedule is active.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+Jet A fuel with anti-ice is available on request.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • H1The helipad is located on the general aviation apron east of taxiway C.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport has been in operation prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies for aircraft 5000 pounds and above to include all helicopters.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KAGC

Answer card
ICAO
KAGC
Name
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
Location
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
1,251.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,251.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
10/28 · 6,501 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 13

Allegheny County Airport sits in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Field elevation is 1,251.5 ft MSL. The airport has 2 concrete runways. The longest is 6,501 ft on 10/28. The other runway is 13/31 at 3,825 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 10 and 28.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is inside Pittsburgh Class B airspace. Expect busy radio work and stay sharp on clearances. The published remarks also call out birds and deer in the area. That matters on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Vantage Aviation, formerly Corporate Air, is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Jet A with anti-ice is available on request. Main terminal ramp parking is limited to 12 hours with prior permission. A landing fee applies to aircraft 5,000 lb and above. That includes helicopters. The airport has been operating since before 1959. The helipad is on the general aviation apron east of taxiway C.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAGC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Which runways are the longest at Allegheny County Airport?
Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 6,501 ft. Runway 13/31 is 3,825 ft.
Is KAGC towered and when is the tower open?
Yes. KAGC has a control tower. The tower hours are listed as 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KAGC?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 10 and 28.
Which FBOs are on the field at KAGC?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Vantage Aviation, formerly Corporate Air, is also on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a landing fee at Allegheny County Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say a landing fee applies for aircraft 5,000 lb and above. That includes helicopters.
Can I park on the main terminal ramp at KAGC?
Parking on the main terminal ramp apron is limited to 12 hours. Prior permission is required before using that area.
What should I watch for on a first trip into KAGC?
Expect Pittsburgh Class B airspace. Expect a busy towered environment. The published remarks also note birds and deer on and near the airport, so keep a close scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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KAGC Allegheny County Airport