KMGJ Orange County Airport Guide

Before you fly into KMGJ

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,369.9'

MSL · field 369.9' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF KMGJ

Current METAR

Observed 13:54Z

KMGJ 231354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01440094

Wind: 000° @ 0 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 14°C / 9°C
Altimeter: 29.96 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 289 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KMGJ does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KSWF (NEW YORK STEWART INTL) · 7.2 NM away. Conditions at KMGJ may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 20:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KSWF 271943Z 2720/2824 12006KT P6SM SKC FM280100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM281500 19006KT P6SM SCT250 AMD NOT SKED

BASEVFR

27 20:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 120° at 6 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 1 NM SW
VFR sectional: NEW YORK
ARTCC: ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility: MGJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: EDWARD MAGRYTA
Phone: 845-457-4925
Address: 500 DUNN RD., MONTGOMERY NY 12549-2402

Flight service · Hours

FSS ISP: NEW YORK1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: SUN · 0830-1630
NOV--APR · MON-SAT · 0700-1700
MAY-OCT · MON-SAT · 0700-1900

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 04

008°M

Head/Tail

+0 kt

Crosswind

0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22	8° / 188°	5,006 ft	ASPH	22 R
08/26	52° / 232°	3,664 ft	ASPH	26 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	54', trees, 555' from thr, 489' R of cntrln, slope 6
22	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	65', trees, 1272' from thr, 523' R of cntrln, slope 16
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)	—	49', trees, 790' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 12
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)	—	87', fence, 526' from thr, 138' R of cntrln, slope 3

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.

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 04

LS · CAT I

MGJ

111.7

ILS OR LOC RWY 04

KMGJ · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 04

KMGJ · IAP

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 (bottled): HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk): HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: 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: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.40

KMSV·Sullivan County International Airport·26.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.16

20N·Richmor Aviation·31.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Orange County Airport 122.725(845) 457-4944 WebsiteWorld Fuel11d ago	$6.89SS $6.49	—

Orange County Airport
122.725(845) 457-4944
100LL
$6.89
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKMSVSullivan County International Airport26.4 nmsave $1.49
Jet A$6.16at20NRichmor Aviation31.4 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Runway 04 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA
Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Runways 04-22 have high intensity runway lighting system on photocell during the day and on remote at night.Show FAA
Be aware of large turbojet aircraft in the vicinity of Stewart Airport located 7 nautical miles east-southeast. There is an 800-foot hill half a mile northwest of the airport on the downwind and base leg for runway 22.Show FAA
There is a 9-foot stabilized shoulder on each side of runway 8/26.Show FAA
Fuel is available after hours by credit card self-service on the ramp.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact New York Approach at 516-683-2448 or 123.85.Show FAA
SAWRS.Show FAA
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager at 845-457-4925.Show FAA

Lighting notes

High intensity runway lights are active on runway 04/22. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 08/26. Taxiway lights operate on the CTAF frequency. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 04 and 22. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 04 and 22. Runways 08 and 26 operate continuously. Pilot controlled lighting is only available from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

26Runway 26 approach slope is 11 to 1 due to a 56-foot tree 644 feet from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
Segmented circle with wind cone located midfield in the area between runways.Show FAA
Traffic pattern altitude is 1030 feet above ground level for single engine aircraft and 1330 feet above ground level for multi-engine, turboprop, and jet aircraft.Show FAA
Automated UNICOM is available.Show FAA
Wind indicators are on runways 04, 22, and 26.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMGJ

Answer card

ICAO: KMGJ
Name: ORANGE COUNTY
Location: MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
Elevation: 369.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,369.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 04/22 · 5,006 ft
Published ILS approaches: 1
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now: –

Orange County Airport is in Montgomery, New York. The field elevation is 369.9 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,006 ft. This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.725. The airport has one ILS approach to runway 04. The published pattern altitude is 1,030 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. Multi-engine, turboprop and jet traffic use 1,330 ft AGL.

Orange County Airport is a practical stop for piston and turbine traffic in the Hudson Valley. The on-field FBO is Orange County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. After-hours fuel is available by credit card self-service on the ramp. The airport uses pilot controlled lighting from sunset to sunrise. Runway 04/22 has high intensity lights. Runway 08/26 has medium intensity lights. Runway 26 has a steep approach path because of a 56-foot tree near the displaced threshold. There is also an 800-foot hill half a mile northwest of the airport on the downwind and base leg for runway 22. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check with the airport manager before arrival if you need the current guidance. Watch for deer, birds and traffic from Stewart Airport nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMGJ for single-engine aircraft?

The published pattern altitude is 1,030 ft AGL for single-engine aircraft. That puts the pattern at about 1,400 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

What is the pattern altitude at KMGJ for multi-engine, turboprop and jet aircraft?

The published pattern altitude is 1,330 ft AGL for multi-engine, turboprop and jet aircraft. That is the number to use for local pattern work.

Does KMGJ have an ILS approach?

Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 04.

What are the runway lengths at KMGJ?

Runway 04/22 is the longest at 5,006 ft. Runway 08/26 is 3,664 ft.

Is KMGJ towered or uncontrolled?

KMGJ has no control tower. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.725 for self-announced traffic calls.

Which FBO is on the field at KMGJ?

Orange County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist.

Is there after-hours fuel at KMGJ?

Yes. Published remarks say fuel is available after hours by credit card self-service on the ramp. Call the FBO directly if you need current access details.

What should I watch for on approach to runway 26 at KMGJ?

The published remarks say runway 26 has an 11 to 1 approach slope because of a 56-foot tree 644 ft from the displaced threshold. There is also an 800-foot hill half a mile northwest of the airport that can affect runway 22 traffic.

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