KLKR

VFR

LANCASTER COUNTY-MC WHIRTER FLD

LANCASTER · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
485.9'
Longest RWY
6,004'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLKR
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,485.9'
MSL · field 485.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KLKR

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KLKR 271935Z AUTO 09010KT 080V140 10SM CLR 22/08 A3016 RMK AO2
Wind
090° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.16 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,145 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
4 NM W
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PAUL MOSES
Address
286 AVIATION BLVD, LANCASTER, LANCASTER SC 29720

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1500

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 10 kt
RWY 06
052°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 052° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,486 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored52° / 232°6,004 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3°)17', tree, 629' from thr, 101' R of cntrln, slope 25
24PAPI 2-box left(3.15°)150', tree, 4473' from thr, 473' R of cntrln, slope 28

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) RWY 06
KLKR · 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 (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • Small aircraft must be on a tie down.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 to Charlotte Approach.Show FAA
  • There is a 25 foot drop 250 feet from the threshold of runway 06.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.Show FAA
  • Aerial applicators are not permitted due to pavement conditions.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 06 and 24. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 06 and 24 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 06 and 24 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours call 803-285-1513.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLKR

Answer card
ICAO
KLKR
Name
LANCASTER COUNTY-MC WHIRTER FLD
Location
LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
485.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,485.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 6,004 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Fld sits in Lancaster, South Carolina. Field elevation is 485.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 6,004 ft long with concrete pavement. It is a non-towered field. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,486 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. Charlotte Approach works the area on 120.05 and 307.8. Clearance delivery is handled through Charlotte Approach. The field has runway end identifier lights on 06 and 24. Medium intensity runway lights are pilot-controlled on CTAF. PAPI is on continuously for both runway ends.

Lancaster County Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For fuel after hours, call the field directly. Small aircraft must be tied down. Watch the runway 06 end. There is a 25 ft drop about 250 ft from the threshold. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. Aerial applicators are not permitted because of pavement conditions, so plan on standard GA use only.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KLKR?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,486 ft MSL using the listed field elevation.
Does KLKR have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KLKR. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Lancaster County-Mc Whirter Fld towered?
No. KLKR is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.725 for local traffic calls.
What runway is available at KLKR and how long is it?
KLKR has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 6,004 ft long with concrete pavement. That is the longest runway on the field.
What are the radio frequencies for KLKR?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. Charlotte Approach is on 120.05 and 307.8 for approach and departure work.
Which FBO is on the field at KLKR?
Lancaster County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (803) 285-1513 for current service details or after-hours fuel.
Are there any runway hazards at KLKR?
Yes. Published remarks note a 25 ft drop about 250 ft from the threshold of runway 06. Deer are also reported on and near the airport.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KLKR?
Plan for a non-towered field with Charlotte Approach handling the area. Small aircraft must be tied down. The runway lighting is pilot-controlled on CTAF. The PAPI is on continuously for both ends.

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