KMQS

VFR

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON

COATESVILLE · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
660.2'
Longest RWY
5,400'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMQS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,660.2'
MSL · field 660.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KMQS

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KMQS 271935Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM FEW060 20/05 A3020 RMK AO2 T02010047
Wind
110° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 5°C
Altimeter
30.20 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,071 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
2 NM W
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CONNOR LAPPS
Address
1 EARHART DR SUITE 2, COATESVILLE PA 19320

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 8 kt
RWY 11
091°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 091° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,660 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored91° / 271°5,400 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 4-box right(3.2°)56', tree, 777' from thr, 504' R of cntrln, slope 10
29PAPI 4-box left(3°)14', trees, 238' from thr, 467' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 29
LS · CAT I
MQS
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 29
KMQS · 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
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • 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
No

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

  • A 164-foot water tower is located 1343 feet from runway 11 threshold and 1842 feet right marked with strobe light during daylight hours; standard obstruction light at night.Show FAA
  • Helicopter operations occur in the vicinity of the airport south and southwest of runway 11 threshold.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport manager's cell phone.Show FAA
  • Helicopter traffic is requested to land and take off from the runway only. Helicopter hover taxiing, takeoffs, and landings are prohibited from taxiway Alpha.Show FAA
  • Migratory birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Philadelphia Approach at 800-354-9884.Show FAA
  • Hover taxi along taxiway Alpha is prohibited. Wheel taxi on taxiway or hover from runway to ramp side parking spot by crossing perpendicular to Alpha.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, the runway 11/29 runway end identifier lights are activated. High intensity runway lights for runway 11/29 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11The visual glide slope indicator for runway 11 is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of course.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours contact 610-384-9000.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMQS

Answer card
ICAO
KMQS
Name
CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON
Location
COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
660.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,660.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 5,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
11°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Chester County G O Carlson Airport is in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 660.2 ft MSL. KMQS has one runway, 11/29, which is 5,400 ft long and paved with asphalt. There is no control tower. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless current local guidance says otherwise.

The airport has one ILS approach to runway 29. That makes the westbound end the one to study if you are planning an instrument arrival. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Philadelphia Approach handles approach and departure on 124.35 and 319.15. Clearance delivery is 125.6. For clearance delivery by phone, the Chart Supplement lists Philadelphia Approach at 800-354-9884.

Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours service, the published remarks point pilots to 610-384-9000. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport manager before arrival if you need the local procedure. Be alert for helicopter activity south and southwest of runway 11. The field also has bird and deer activity in the area. A 164-foot water tower sits near the runway 11 end. The runway 11 visual glide slope indicator is unusable more than 6 degrees left of course.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMQS?
KMQS has one runway, 11/29. It is 5,400 ft long and asphalt.
Does Chester County G O Carlson Airport have an ILS?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 29. If you are planning an instrument arrival, verify the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.
Is KMQS towered?
No. KMQS does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What is the pattern altitude at KMQS?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KMQS. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KMQS?
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For after-hours service, call 610-384-9000.
What should I know about noise abatement at KMQS?
Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport manager before arrival for the current procedure.
Are there helicopter restrictions at KMQS?
Yes. Helicopters are requested to land and take off from the runway only. Hover taxiing, takeoffs and landings are prohibited from taxiway Alpha.
What hazards should I watch for on approach to KMQS?
Watch for helicopter traffic south and southwest of runway 11. The field also has migratory birds and deer in the area. A 164-foot water tower is near the runway 11 end.

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