KOQN

VFR

BRANDYWINE RGNL

WEST CHESTER · PENNSYLVANIA

Elev
464.6'
Longest RWY
3,347'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KOQN BRANDYWINE RGNL showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOQN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,464.6'
MSL · field 464.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KOQN

Current METAR

Observed 03:35Z

KOQN 120335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2982 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,660 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZNY · NEW YORK
NOTAM facility
IPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN KASSAB
Address
1205 WARD AVE, WEST CHESTER PA 19380

Flight service · Hours

FSS IPT
WILLIAMSPORT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 09
065°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 065° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,465 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2765° / 245°3,347 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4.2°)
27PAPI 2-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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOQN BRANDYWINE RGNL in WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 27
KOQN · 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
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • TFC DEP RWY 27 CLIMB OUT STRAIGHT AHD TIL RCHG 1300 FT MSL; THEN TURN ON CRS FOR NOISE ABATEMENT.
  • BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CTC 610-842-3804.
  • FULL LENGTH PARALLEL TWY S OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27ROAD TRAVERSING THE 200 FT PRIMARY SFC AREA BYD EOR; ROAD RISES TO +13 FT AT A POINT 14 FT FROM EOR 265 FT R.
  • 27CALM WIND RWY.
  • 09PAPI OPS CONS.
  • 27PAPI OPS CONS.

Other notes

  • RAMP FEE OR FUEL.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOQN

Answer card
ICAO
KOQN
Name
BRANDYWINE RGNL
Location
WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
Elevation
464.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,464.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,347 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
12°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Brandywine Rgnl sits in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The field elevation is 464.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 3,347 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

New Brandywine Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The remarks also note a ramp fee or fuel charge, so plan on checking with the FBO before you arrive. After-hours service is available by phone. Runway 27 is listed as the calm wind runway. The PAPI is operational on both runway ends.

This is a busy local airport with Philadelphia Approach handling clearance delivery and approach or departure services. The runway has a full-length parallel taxiway south of it. There is also a published caution about birds and deer in the area. Runway 27 has an obstacle note beyond the departure end, so pay attention to the departure path and stay alert on rollout. If you are flying in for the first time, brief the noise abatement on runway 27. Depart straight ahead to 1,300 ft MSL before turning on course.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOQN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KOQN have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KOQN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Brandywine Rgnl?
New Brandywine Aero is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (610) 692-6100 for current service details.
Is there a tower at KOQN?
No. KOQN is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls and monitor the field closely in the pattern.
What runway does KOQN use for calm wind operations?
Runway 27 is published as the calm wind runway. The field has one runway, 09/27, which is 3,347 ft long.
What should I know about departure noise abatement at KOQN?
Departing runway 27 should climb straight ahead to 1,300 ft MSL before turning on course. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.
Are there any runway or taxiway cautions at KOQN?
Yes. A road crosses the primary surface beyond the end of runway 27 and rises above grade near the runway end. The remarks also note birds and deer in the area, plus a full-length parallel taxiway south of the runway.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KOQN?
The published after-hours contact is 610-842-3804. For clearance delivery, Philadelphia Approach is listed at 800-354-9884.

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