KMGJ

VFR

ORANGE COUNTY

MONTGOMERY · NEW YORK

Elev
369.9'
Longest RWY
5,006'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
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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
RWY 26
H/W +12 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KMGJ

Current METAR

Observed 01:54Z

KMGJ 120154Z AUTO 28015G25KT 10SM SCT050 BKN065 BKN080 27/19 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND 29028/0141 LTG DSNT SW AND NW PRESRR SLP080 T02720189
Wind
280° @ 15G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,072 ft
Ceiling
6,500 ft AGL
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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
NEW YORK
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
MGJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
EDWARD MAGRYTA
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

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 15 kt
RWY 26
232°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 232° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,370 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/228° / 188°5,006 ftASPH22 R
08/26Favored52° / 232°3,664 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)54', trees, 555' from thr, 489' R of cntrln, slope 6
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)65', trees, 1272' from thr, 523' R of cntrln, slope 16
08PAPI 2-box left(3.5°)49', trees, 790' from thr, 180' R of cntrln, slope 12
26PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMGJ ORANGE COUNTY in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK, showing runways 04/22, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 04
LS · CAT I
MGJ
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KMGJ · 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 (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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • 9 FT STABILIZED SHOULDER EACH SIDE OF RWY 8/26.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES IN EFCT; CTC AMGR 845-457-4925.
  • BE AWARE OF LRG TBJT ACFT INVOF STEWART ARPT LCTD 7 NM ESE. 800 FT HILL 1/2 MILE NW OF ARPT ON DOWNWIND/BASE LEG FOR RWY 22.
  • SAWRS
  • FUEL AVAIL. AFT HRS BY CREDIT CARD SELF-SVC RAMP.
  • DEER AND BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 04 DESGND CALM WIND RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC NEW YORK APCH AT 516-683-2448 OR 123.85
  • RWY 04-22 HIRLS ON PHOTOCELL DRG DAY, ON REMOTE AT NGT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT HIRL RWY 04/22; MIRL RWY 08/26; TWY LGTS - CTAF. REIL RWY 04 & 22; PAPI RWYS 04 & 22; 08 & 26 OPR CONSLY. PCL ONLY AVBL SS-SR.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26RWY 26 APCH SLOPE 11:1 DUE TO 56 FT TREE 644 FT FM DTHR.

Other notes

  • ESTBD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • SEGMENTED CRC WITH WIND CONE LCTD MID FLD IN AREA BTN RWYS.
  • TPA: 1030 FT AGL SINGL ENG, 1330 FT AGL MULT ENG/TURBOPROP/JET.
  • AUTOMATED UNICOM.
  • WIND IND ON RWYS 04, 22, 26.

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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
280° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

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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