KVUJ

VFR

STANLY COUNTY

ALBEMARLE · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
609'
Longest RWY
5,499'04R/22L
Tower
1300-2230Z++ OR BY NOTAM.
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Before you fly into KVUJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
1300-2230Z++ OR BY NOTAM. local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,609'
MSL · field 609' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22L
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KVUJ

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KVUJ 120315Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 27/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02680215
Wind
230° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,133 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
4 NM NE
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
VUJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RANDY SHANK
Address
43222 LOWDER AVIATION PARKWAY, NEW LONDON NC 28127

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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230° · 3 kt
RWY 22L
211°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22L · 211° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,609 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04R/22LFavored31° / 211°5,499 ftASPHStandard L
04L/22R31° / 211°3,501 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04RPAPI 2-box left(3°)32', trees, 375' from thr, 488' R of cntrln, slope 5
22LPAPI 2-box left(3°)137', trees, 4194' from thr, 176' R of cntrln, slope 29
04L23', fence, 411' from thr, 301' R of cntrln, slope 9
22R32', trees, 793' from thr, 270' R of cntrln, slope 18

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 KVUJ STANLY COUNTY in ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA, showing runways 04R/22L, 04L/22R drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 22L
LS · CAT I
VUJ
110.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 22L
KVUJ · 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+A1+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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

  • 959 FT MSL LGTD TWR 1.5NW.
  • RSTD: ANG RAMP RSTD TO MIL USE ONLY WITH PPR. CTC 235 CAOS/ATM DSN 484-2551, C704-422-2551 OR C704-763-4633 AFT DUTY HOURS.
  • CAUTION: BE ALERT FOR HIGH SPEED LOW LEVEL MIL ACFT IN VCNTY. FRQ NGT MIL OPR. FREQ ASSAULT OPS TO RWY 22R. DEER AND BIRD HAZARD.
  • MISC: REGIONAL TRAINING SITE (RTS) SUPPORT COORD THRU 145 AW/CE DSN 231-4229.
  • ANG: PPR ONLY IF UTILIZING ANG RAMP AND FBO RAMP, 235 CAOS/ATM C704-422-2551.
  • HEAVY PARACHUTE JUMPING NORTH END OF RWY 22L/R.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC CHARLOTTE APCH AT 704-359-0241.
  • FBO OPERATIONAL HRS 0800-1800.
  • MILITARY FUEL - A+ (C704-982-9013, 1300-0000Z++, OT C704-984-3542 OR C704-961-8964) (NC-100LL). FUEL AVBL FROM FBO 1400-2200Z++, OTHER TIMES PPR, C704-982-9013.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 04R & 22L; HIRL RWY 04R/22L; MIRL RWY 04L/22R - CTAF. PAPI RWY 04R & 22L ON DRG TWR OPN, OTHER TIMES - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL AVBL SELF SVC H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04L10 FT HILL 0-200 FT FROM THR 200 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • TPA: HEL 500 FT (1200 FT MSL), SMALL FW 1000 FT (1700 MSL), LRG/HVY 1500 FT (2200 FT MSL), OVHD 1500 FT (2200 FT MSL) OR AS ASGND BY TWR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KVUJ

Answer card
ICAO
KVUJ
Name
STANLY COUNTY
Location
ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
609 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,609 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 1300-2230Z++ OR BY NOTAM.
Total runways
2
Longest runway
04R/22L · 5,499 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
9
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22L

Stanly County Airport sits in Albemarle, North Carolina. The field elevation is 609 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,499 ft on 04R/22L. The other runway is 3,501 ft on 04L/22R. The airport has a control tower. Tower hours are 1300-2230Z or by NOTAM.

One ILS approach is published for runway 22L. The traffic pattern altitude for small fixed-wing aircraft is 1,700 ft MSL. That is 1,000 ft AGL. Helicopters use 1,200 ft MSL. The field is in a busy military training environment. Expect high speed low level traffic. Night military ops are frequent. Assault operations to 22R are also frequent. Heavy parachute jumping occurs at the north end of 22L and 22R. There is also a deer and bird hazard.

Stanly County Airport has one on-field FBO. Stanly County Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is also available self-service 24 hours a day with a credit card. The published remarks also note a hill near the 04L threshold. It sits 0 to 200 ft from the threshold. It is about 200 ft left of centerline. If you are planning to use the Air National Guard ramp or the FBO ramp, check the current Chart Supplement and call ahead for permission. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Charlotte Approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KVUJ for small fixed-wing aircraft?
The published pattern altitude for small fixed-wing aircraft is 1,700 ft MSL. That is 1,000 ft AGL at this field.
What is the longest runway at Stanly County Airport?
The longest runway is 04R/22L at 5,499 ft asphalt. The shorter parallel runway is 04L/22R at 3,501 ft.
Does KVUJ have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 22L. Check the current Chart Supplement for the full approach details before you go.
What are the tower hours at KVUJ?
The control tower is published as 1300-2230Z or by NOTAM. If you need clearance when the tower is closed, contact Charlotte Approach.
Which FBO is on the field at KVUJ?
Stanly County Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL self-serve available at Stanly County Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available self-service 24 hours a day with a credit card.
Are there any runway hazards at KVUJ?
Yes. A 10 ft hill sits 0 to 200 ft from the threshold of runway 04L. It is about 200 ft left of centerline, so brief that end carefully.
What should I know before flying into KVUJ at night?
The field sits in a military training area. Night military operations are frequent. Expect high speed low level traffic, parachute activity near the north end of 22L and 22R, plus deer and bird hazards.

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