KAUO

VFR

AUBURN UNIVERSITY RGNL

AUBURN · ALABAMA

Elev
776.8'
Longest RWY
5,264'18/36
Tower
0700-2100 MON-FRI; 0800-1700 SAT & SUN
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Before you fly into KAUO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0700-2100 MON-FRI; 0800-1700 SAT & SUN local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,776.8'
MSL · field 776.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KAUO

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KAUO 272056Z AUTO 12005G14KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02670156 58011 $
Wind
120° @ 5G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 16°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,205 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AUO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILLIAM T. HUTTO
Address
2150 BENT CREEK RD., AUBURN AL 36830

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-2100
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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120° · 5 kt
RWY 11
103°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 103° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,777 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36177° / 357°5,264 ftASPHStandard L
11/29Favored103° / 283°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1841', tree, 1213' from thr, 415' R of cntrln, slope 24
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF9', tree, 524' from thr, 335' R of cntrln, slope 36
1122', trees, 379' from thr, 193' R of cntrln, slope 8
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)62', tree, 1014' from thr, 373' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 · 1

RWY 36
LD · CAT I
AUO
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 36
KAUO · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Heavy flight student activity occurs within 35 nautical miles of the airport.Show FAA
  • Jet start capability is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system for runway 36, the precision approach path indicators for runways 29 and 36, the medium intensity runway lights for runway 11/29, and the high intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLService after hours and holidays is available by calling 334-501-3100.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 29The approach ratio is 26 to 1 from the displaced threshold of runway 29.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Airport preceded actual analysis is not required.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAUO

Answer card
ICAO
KAUO
Name
AUBURN UNIVERSITY RGNL
Location
AUBURN, ALABAMA
Elevation
776.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,776.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100 MON-FRI; 0800-1700 SAT & SUN
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,264 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Auburn University Rgnl sits in Auburn, Alabama. Field elevation is 776.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,264 ft on runway 18/36. The tower is open 0700-2100 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0800-1700.

Runway 36 has the published ILS approach. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless ATC or the Chart Supplement says otherwise. Auburn University Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead if you need after-hours 100LL or holiday service. The field also has jet start capability.

This is a busy training airport. Heavy flight student activity occurs within 35 NM of the airport. Expect a lot of pattern work and radio traffic. Runway 29 has a published obstacle note tied to the displaced threshold. When the tower is closed, lighting is activated on CTAF for runway 36 approach lights, the PAPI for runways 29 and 36, the MIRLs on 11/29 and the HIRLs on 18/36. Check current ATC services and the Chart Supplement before you go. The Atlanta approach frequencies are listed for radar service and IFR handling.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAUO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.
What are the tower hours at Auburn University Rgnl?
The tower is open 0700-2100 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 0800-1700.
Which runway at KAUO has the ILS?
Runway 36 has the published ILS approach. If you are planning an IFR arrival, verify the current procedure and minimums before departure.
What is the longest runway at KAUO?
Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 5,264 ft. It is asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at Auburn University Rgnl?
Auburn University Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (334) 844-4597 for current service details.
Is after-hours fuel available at KAUO?
Published remarks say after-hours and holiday 100LL service is available by calling 334-501-3100. Verify current availability before you launch.
What should I expect from traffic at KAUO?
Heavy flight student activity occurs within 35 NM of the airport. Expect training traffic. Expect a lot of pattern work and radio traffic on the CTAF when the tower is closed.
How do the runway lights work when the tower is closed?
The published remarks say runway 36 approach lights, the PAPIs for runways 29 and 36, the MIRLs on 11/29 and the HIRLs on 18/36 can be activated on CTAF when the tower is closed.

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