KOAJ

VFR

ALBERT J ELLIS

JACKSONVILLE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
92.9'
Longest RWY
7,100'05/23
Tower
07:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Before you fly into KOAJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,092.9'
MSL · field 92.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KOAJ

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KOAJ 272056Z 04007KT 10SM FEW039 19/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP225 T01890089 56012 $
Wind
040° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
260 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
10 NM NW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
OAJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MITCH SPRUNGER
Address
264 ELLIS AIRPORT RD, RICHLANDS NC 28574

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0500-2400

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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040° · 7 kt
RWY 05
036°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 036° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,093 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored36° / 216°7,100 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
23PAPI 4-box left(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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05
LD · CAT I
OAJ
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KOAJ · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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
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

  • Closed to all military aircraft over 17,000 pounds for air carrier ramp operations except with 24-hour prior permission required. Call the airport manager at 910-324-1100 or 910-989-3168.Show FAA
  • Index B aircraft rescue and fire fighting coverage is provided during commercial air traffic operations. Index C coverage is available upon request.Show FAA
  • Field conditions are not monitored from 0000 local time to 0500 local time daily.Show FAA
  • 180 degree turns on runway 05/23 are not authorized for aircraft 60,000 pounds and over.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Wilmington Approach at 910-815-4676 or when approach is closed, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR is activated on runway 05. REIL is activated on runway 23. PAPI is available on runways 05 and 23. High intensity runway lighting is available on runway 05/23. Use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel outside normal hours, call 910-347-8366.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Pavement classification rating value is 590/F/A/W/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats except by prior permission required. Call the airport manager at 910-324-1100 or 910-989-3168.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOAJ

Answer card
ICAO
KOAJ
Name
ALBERT J ELLIS
Location
JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
92.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,092.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2200
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 7,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
10
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Albert J Ellis is in Jacksonville, North Carolina. The field elevation is 92.9 ft MSL. KOAJ has one runway, 05/23, at 7,100 ft. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 0700 to 2200. An ILS is published for runway 05. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan to verify the current traffic pattern altitude before arrival. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Skyport Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (910) 324-2500 for current service details. Published remarks also note that MALSR is on runway 05. REIL is on runway 23. PAPI is available on both ends. High intensity runway lighting is available on 05/23. Use CTAF for lighting activation.

This is a controlled field with a single long runway. That helps with performance planning. The published remarks also note restricted access for some military and unscheduled air carrier operations. If you are operating anything unusual, call the airport manager before you go. Field conditions are not monitored from 0000 local time to 0500 local time daily. Check the airport or FBO directly if you are arriving in that window.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOAJ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 1,093 ft MSL at this field elevation.
What ILS approach is available at Albert J Ellis?
KOAJ has one published ILS approach to runway 05. If you need the latest minima or notes, check the current Chart Supplement before departure.
What are the tower hours at KOAJ?
The tower is open 0700 to 2200 local. Outside those hours, use the published remarks for clearance delivery and coordination.
Which runway is the longest at KOAJ?
Runway 05/23 is the only runway. It is 7,100 ft long on asphalt. It is the longest runway by default.
Which FBO is on the field at KOAJ?
Skyport Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (910) 324-2500 for current service details.
Does KOAJ have runway lighting and approach lighting?
Yes. Published lighting includes MALSR on runway 05, REIL on runway 23, PAPI on both ends and high intensity runway lighting on 05/23. Use CTAF for activation.
Is there anything special to know about operations at KOAJ?
Yes. The field is not monitored from 0000 local time to 0500 local time daily. The remarks also restrict some military and unscheduled air carrier operations. Verify any special-use operation with the airport manager before arrival.
Can you get fuel outside normal hours at KOAJ?
The published remarks say to call 910-347-8366 for 100LL fuel outside normal hours. For anything time-sensitive, confirm with the FBO directly before you launch.

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