KAQW

VFR

HARRIMAN-AND-WEST

NORTH ADAMS · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
653.8'
Longest RWY
4,300'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KAQW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,653.8'
MSL · field 653.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +0 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KAQW

Current METAR

Observed 20:52Z

KAQW 272052Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02221006 56011
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / -1°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,328 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 W
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
AQW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDREW FRANKLIN
Address
10 MAIN ST - CITY HALL, NORTH ADAMS MA 01247

Flight service · Hours

FSS BTV
BURLINGTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 3 kt
RWY 29
263°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 263° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,654 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored83° / 263°4,300 ftASPH29 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1162', trees, 920' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 11
2925', bldg, 340' from thr, 130' 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

RNAV (GPS)-A
KAQW · 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)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,GLD,RNTL,SURV,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Pilots landing on runway 29 are encouraged to avoid low approaches, if safe to do so, over the residential neighborhood just east of the airport.Show FAA
  • Mountain ranges are 9,100 feet north at elevation 1,894 feet; 4,300 feet north at elevation 2,254 feet; 10,800 feet south at elevation 2,951 feet; and 12,800 feet south at elevation 2,690 feet.Show FAA
  • Runway 29 right traffic is for powered aircraft. Runway 29 left traffic is for gliders and tow planes.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A2 has been removed.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299.Show FAA
  • Extensive glider operations occur from dawn to dusk surface to 18,000 feet year round, primarily on weekends and holidays.Show FAA
  • Runway 11 left traffic is for powered aircraft. Runway 11 right traffic is for gliders and tow planes.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 11/29 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 29.Show FAA
  • 11The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold on runway 11.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Filed for record purposes only.Show FAA
  • Contact the airport manager for landing fees.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAQW

Answer card
ICAO
KAQW
Name
HARRIMAN-AND-WEST
Location
NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
653.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,653.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Harriman-and-West is in North Adams, Massachusetts. Field elevation is 653.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,300 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. Clearance delivery is handled through Albany Approach. The published frequencies are 132.825 and 307.2 for APCH/P DEP/P. CTAF and UNICOM are both on 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has two on-field FBOs. Turboprop East carries Jet A Prist. North Adams carries 100LL. Contact them directly for current services before you go.

This is a glider-active airport. Published remarks say glider and tow-plane traffic use right traffic for runway 29 and runway 11. Powered aircraft use left traffic on runway 11 and right traffic on runway 29. The Chart Supplement also notes wildlife on and near the airport. Mountain terrain is close by in several directions. Runway 29 also has a displaced-threshold approach note, so plan your descent and final carefully. Medium intensity runway lights on 11/29 are activated by CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Harriman-and-West (KAQW)?
KAQW has one runway, 11/29. It is 4,300 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does KAQW have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KAQW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.
What is the pattern altitude at KAQW?
Pattern altitude is not published for KAQW. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Harriman-and-West towered?
No. KAQW is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBOs are on the field at KAQW?
Two on-field FBOs are listed. Turboprop East carries Jet A Prist. North Adams carries 100LL. Call them directly for current services.
What should I know about traffic pattern direction at KAQW?
Published remarks split the pattern by aircraft type. Powered aircraft use left traffic for runway 11. They use right traffic for runway 29. Gliders and tow planes use the opposite side.
How do I get clearance delivery for KAQW?
The Chart Supplement says to contact Albany Approach at 518-862-2299 for clearance delivery. The published APCH and DEP frequencies are 132.825 and 307.2.
Are there any operational cautions for runway 29 at KAQW?
Yes. The remarks ask pilots landing runway 29 to avoid low approaches over the residential area just east of the airport if safe to do so. The field also notes a 20 to 1 approach ratio to the displaced threshold on runway 29.

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