KIPJ

VFR

LINCOLN COUNTY RGNL

LINCOLNTON · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
877.9'
Longest RWY
5,700'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIPJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,877.9'
MSL · field 877.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +4 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KIPJ

Current METAR

Observed 16:15Z

KIPJ 271615Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3024 RMK AO2 T01630072
Wind
050° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 7°C
Altimeter
30.24 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
812 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 E
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
IPJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT MAHLER
Address
714 JACK DELLINGER DRIVE, IRON STATION NC 28080

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • APR-OCT · 0800-1900
  • NOV-MAR · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
050° · 4 kt
RWY 05
041°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 041° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,878 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored41° / 221°5,700 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3.4°)110', trees, 2468' from thr, 386' R of cntrln, slope 20
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)30', trees, 1327' from thr, 449' R of cntrln, slope 37

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 23
LD · CAT I
IPJ
111.15
ILS Y OR LOC Y RWY 23
KIPJ · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • Deer, coyote, and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Airport phone number is 704-735-0602.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unavailable via ground communications outlet, contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 has a 90-foot drop-off 100 feet from the pavement end and a 90-foot drop-off in the first 200 feet, 160 feet on both sides of the centerline.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 124.900 through Charlotte Approach; key the microphone 4 times slowly, wait for dial tone, and ring.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • To activate runway end identifier lights for runways 05 and 23 from dusk to dawn, use the CTAF. To activate the precision approach path indicator for runways 05 and 23, use the CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for runway 05/23 operate from dusk to 2200 preset to low intensity. To increase intensity from dusk to 2200 and to activate medium intensity runway lights between 2200 and dawn, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The 200-foot stopway on the southwest end has been remarked as a 200-foot displaced threshold for runway 5.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Due to 11-foot brush 104 feet from the runway end offset 10 to 173 feet right of centerline; due to 13-foot brush 31 to 115 feet from the runway end offset 143 to 164 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 23Approach slope is 31 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 23.Show FAA
  • 05Approach slope is 18 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 05.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIPJ

Answer card
ICAO
KIPJ
Name
LINCOLN COUNTY RGNL
Location
LINCOLNTON, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
877.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,877.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,700 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
050° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Lincoln County Rgnl sits in Lincolnton, North Carolina. The field elevation is 877.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 05/23, at 5,700 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,877.9 ft MSL.

Runway 23 has the published ILS approach. The airport also has CTAF and UNICOM on 123.05. For clearance delivery, use 124.9 through the ground communications outlet when available, or contact Charlotte Approach if needed. The on-field FBO is Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (704) 735-0602 before you go if you need current ramp or fuel availability.

The published remarks matter here. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled on the CTAF. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI for 05 and 23 are also activated that way. Runway 23 has brush and drop-off issues near the end, so treat the departure and arrival end with care. Deer, coyote and birds are reported on and near the airport. This is a non-towered field near Charlotte airspace, so expect to self-announce early and stay sharp on sequencing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KIPJ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,877.9 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KIPJ have an ILS approach?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach for runway 23.
Is Lincoln County Rgnl towered?
No. KIPJ is a non-towered airport, so use CTAF 123.05 and standard self-announce procedures.
Which runway is the longest at KIPJ?
Runway 05/23 is the only runway. It is 5,700 ft long.
What FBO is on the field at KIPJ?
Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (704) 735-0602 for current service status.
How do you activate the runway lights at KIPJ?
Use the CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights and the PAPI for runways 05 and 23. The medium intensity runway lights are pilot-controlled from dusk to dawn, with a low-intensity preset from dusk to 2200.
Are there any runway 23 hazards at KIPJ?
Yes. The published remarks note brush near the runway end plus a drop-off beyond the pavement. The approach slope is also noted at the displaced threshold for runway 23, so plan that end carefully.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KIPJ?
Expect a non-towered field with Charlotte Approach nearby. Deer, coyote and birds are reported on and around the airport. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival for any updates to lighting, clearance delivery, or field conditions.

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