KCQX

VFR

CHATHAM MUNI

CHATHAM · MASSACHUSETTS

Elev
63.6'
Longest RWY
3,001'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:52Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCQX
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,063.6'
MSL · field 63.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +12 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCQX

Current METAR

Observed 16:52Z

KCQX 271652Z AUTO 04012G21KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248 T01280028 $
Wind
040° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.26 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-583 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 NW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZBW · BOSTON
NOTAM facility
CQX (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TIMOTHY HOWARD
Address
CHATHAM MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GEORGE RYDER ROAD, CHATHAM MA 02633

Flight service · Hours

FSS BDR
BRIDGEPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 12 kt
RWY 06
028°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 028° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,064 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored28° / 208°3,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)120', trees, 800' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 5
24PAPI 2-box right(3.5°)232', tank, 3100' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 12

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

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KCQX · 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
Major
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, contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5554.Show FAA
  • Check NOTAMs for tree obstructions on approach areas to runways 06 and 24.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement for runway 6/24: use the full runway and avoid intersection departures. Minimize or avoid touch-and-go operations. Climb out on runway heading until 1100 feet over water then proceed on course. Reduce power as soon as practical.Show FAA
  • Be aware of high-speed military jet and heavy helicopter traffic in the vicinity of Cape Cod CGAS.Show FAA
  • The water landing area is permanently closed.Show FAA
  • Avoid residential areas as much as possible.Show FAA
  • A recommended minimum altitude of 2000 feet above ground level is advised from northeast to southeast of the airport over the national seashore.Show FAA
  • Birds, primarily gulls, and wildlife are on or in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For runway 6/24, fly the pattern downwind leg one-half to one mile out from the runway as practicable.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lighting for runway 06/24 is activated on frequency 122.95.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCQX

Answer card
ICAO
KCQX
Name
CHATHAM MUNI
Location
CHATHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
Elevation
63.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,063.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Chatham Muni sits in Chatham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Field elevation is 63.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 06/24, which is 3,001 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Cape Cod Flying Circus is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (508) 945-9000 before arrival if you need current services. The airport remarks call out tree obstructions on the approach areas to runways 06 and 24. They also note noise abatement on 06/24. Use the full runway. Avoid intersection departures. Keep touch-and-go work to a minimum. Climb on runway heading until 1,100 ft over water, then proceed on course. Reduce power as soon as practical.

This is a coastal airport with bird activity in the area. The remarks also mention high-speed military jet traffic and heavy helicopter traffic near Cape Cod CGAS. For clearance delivery, Boston Approach handles it. The airport is near the National Seashore, so plan for the published minimum altitude guidance in that area. Check NOTAMs before departure. The water landing area is permanently closed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCQX and can a light jet use it?
KCQX has one runway, 06/24, at 3,001 ft. That length can work for some light jets. Performance, weight, wind and runway condition matter. Check your numbers before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Chatham Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCQX have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCQX. Plan with the current approach chart package and verify the available procedures before arrival.
Is there a tower at Chatham Muni?
No. KCQX is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 and monitor UNICOM on 122.8 for local traffic and field information.
Which FBO is on the field at KCQX?
Cape Cod Flying Circus is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (508) 945-9000 for current services before you arrive.
What should I know about noise abatement at KCQX?
The published guidance for runway 06/24 says to use the full runway. Avoid intersection departures. Minimize touch-and-go work. Climb on runway heading until 1,100 ft over water, then proceed on course. Reduce power as soon as practical.
Are there any obstructions or wildlife issues at KCQX?
Yes. The remarks tell pilots to check NOTAMs for tree obstructions on the approach areas to runways 06 and 24. They also note birds, mainly gulls and other wildlife in the area.
How do I get clearance delivery at KCQX?
The remarks say to contact Boston Approach at 603-594-5554 for clearance delivery. The airport also uses APCH/P DEP 118.2 and CD/P 127.3 in the published frequency list.

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