KJQF

VFR

CONCORD-PADGETT RGNL

CONCORD · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
704.2'
Longest RWY
7,402'02/20
Tower
07:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:55Z
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Before you fly into KJQF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,704.2'
MSL · field 704.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KJQF

Current METAR

Observed 19:55Z

KJQF 271955Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3019
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,378 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
7 NM W
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
JQF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DIRK VANDERLEEST
Address
9000 AVIATION BLVD, CONCORD NC 28027

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 02
004°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 004° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,704 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/204° / 184°7,402 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
027,400'7,400'7,400'7,400'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)13', trees, 281' from thr, 248' R of cntrln, slope 6
207,400'7,400'7,000'6,350'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR127', trees, 3200' from thr, 500' R of cntrln, slope 23

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 20
LD · CAT I
JQF
111.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 20
KJQF · 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
100LLAA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, the touchdown zone lighting on runway 20, the high intensity runway lights on runways 02 and 20, and the runway end identifier lights on runway 02 are preset to low intensity. The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 20, the runway end identifier lights on runway 02, the touchdown zone lighting on runway 20, and the high intensity runway lights on runways 02 and 20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. The precision approach path indicators on runways 02 and 20 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20The pavement classification number value for runway 02/20 is 450/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 02/20Runway 02/20 has a grooved full length asphalt surface.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KJQF

Answer card
ICAO
KJQF
Name
CONCORD-PADGETT RGNL
Location
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
704.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,704.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2300
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 7,402 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport sits in Concord, North Carolina. Field elevation is 704.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 02/20 and it is 7,402 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2300. One ILS approach is published for runway 20.

The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has a grooved full-length asphalt runway. The pavement classification number for runway 02/20 is 450/F/D/X/T.

When the tower is closed, runway lighting is set to low intensity. The runway 20 approach lights, runway end identifier lights, touchdown zone lighting and high intensity runway lights can be activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runways 02 and 20 operates continuously. For clearance delivery after tower hours, contact Charlotte Approach.

The on-field FBO is Concord-Padgett Regional Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you are planning a first visit, pay attention to the tower hours and the lighting setup after dark. This is a busy controlled field near Charlotte. Get the current procedures from the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KJQF?
KJQF has one runway, 02/20. It is 7,402 ft long, so it gives you real margin compared with shorter regional fields.
What is the pattern altitude at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at KJQF?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2300. Outside those hours, lighting and clearance procedures change. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Does KJQF have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 20. Verify the current approach plate and minimums before you fly it.
Which FBO is on the field at KJQF?
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
How do the runway lights work when the tower is closed at KJQF?
When the tower is closed, the runway 20 touchdown zone lights, runway end identifier lights and high intensity runway lights are preset to low intensity. The approach lights and runway lights can be activated by CTAF.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into KJQF at night?
The PAPI on runways 02 and 20 operates continuously. When the tower is closed, use CTAF to activate the lighting. Confirm the current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you launch.
How do I get clearance delivery at KJQF after tower hours?
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241. Have your route ready before you call.

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