KAIK

VFR

AIKEN RGNL

AIKEN · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
528.5'
Longest RWY
5,500'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAIK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,528.5'
MSL · field 528.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KAIK

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KAIK 272115Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3015 RMK AO2 T02200081
Wind
120° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,210 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
5 NM N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTOPHER MCCAULEY
Address
129 AVIATION BLVD, 214 PARK AVENUE, SW, AIKEN SC 29805

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 4 kt
RWY 07
054°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 054° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,529 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored54° / 234°5,500 ftASPHStandard L
01/19354° / 174°3,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 2-box left(3°)
25PAPI 2-box left(3°)ODALS
0155', tree, 574' from thr, 119' R of cntrln, slope 6

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 07
LD · CAT I
AIK
109.9
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 07
KAIK · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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
Yes
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, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Augusta Approach at 706-771-1777. When Augusta Approach is closed, contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-4511.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The omnidirectional approach lighting system is active on runway 25. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 07/25 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. The precision approach path indicators on runways 07 and 25 operate continuously.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAIK

Answer card
ICAO
KAIK
Name
AIKEN RGNL
Location
AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
528.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,528.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Aiken Rgnl is in Aiken, South Carolina. The field elevation is 528.5 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 07/25 at 5,500 ft. The other runway is 01/19 at 3,800 ft. There is no control tower, so plan for CTAF traffic and self-announced position calls. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

There is one ILS approach at KAIK. It serves runway 07. The airport also has approach lighting on runway 25. Medium intensity runway lights are on 07/25 and are controlled on CTAF. The PAPI on 07 and 25 operates continuously. That helps after sunset. You still need to verify current procedures before you go.

Aiken Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For clearance delivery, the published remarks say to contact Augusta Approach if you cannot reach flight service on the listed frequency. If Augusta Approach is closed, use Columbia Approach. That matters for IFR planning here. First-time visitors should also expect a non-towered environment with Augusta-area approach control nearby. Stay sharp on radio work and sequencing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAIK?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,528.5 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
Does KAIK have a tower?
No. KAIK is non-towered, so arrivals and departures use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.
What ILS approach is available at KAIK?
KAIK has one ILS approach. It serves runway 07.
What is the longest runway at Aiken Rgnl?
The longest runway is 07/25. It is 5,500 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KAIK?
Aiken Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Are the runway lights and approach lights available at night?
Runway 07/25 has medium intensity runway lights controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on runways 07 and 25 operates continuously. The omnidirectional approach lighting system is active on runway 25.
What should IFR pilots know about clearances at KAIK?
If you cannot contact flight service on the published clearance delivery frequency, contact Augusta Approach. If Augusta Approach is closed, contact Columbia Approach.
What frequencies do pilots use at KAIK?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. The published approach and departure frequencies are handled by Augusta Approach. The clearance delivery frequency is 126.075.

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