N52

VFR

JAARS-TOWNSEND

WAXHAW · NORTH CAROLINA

Elev
602'
Longest RWY
3,309'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into N52
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,602'
MSL · field 602' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +6 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF N52

N52 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLKR (LANCASTER COUNTY-MC WHIRTER FLD) · 10.0 NM away. Conditions at N52 may differ.

METAR · KLKR

Observed 18:35Z

KLKR 271835Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3018 RMK AO2
Wind
090° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,144 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 S
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
RDU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAN MILLER
Address
7710 JAARS ROAD, WAXHAW NC 28173

Flight service · Hours

FSS RDU
RALEIGH1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
090° · 9 kt
RWY 04
031°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 031° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,602 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored31° / 211°3,309 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0450', trees, 342' from thr, 63' R of cntrln, slope 2
2259', trees, 301' from thr, 148' R of cntrln, slope 1

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
N52 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AVNCS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Runway 04/22 has a 20 foot downslope between the ends.Show FAA
  • Wind conditions promote takeoff on runway 22 and landing on runway 04 at night.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.Show FAA
  • Transient traffic note that only JAARS pilots are permitted to use non-standard patterns for training.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 04 has a 5 foot drop-off 150 feet from the threshold, zero feet both sides.Show FAA
  • Transient traffic is prohibited from landing on grass practice areas.Show FAA
  • Surface varies in the runway safety area.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The airport beacon is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Low intensity runway lights for runway 04/22 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Runway 04/22 has non-standard low intensity runway lights. There are only three end lights on each side of the runways and each side of the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04+15 foot windsock pole is 132 feet from the threshold offset 74 feet left of centerline; and +51 foot trees 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 133 feet right of centerline; +51 foot trees 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 157 feet left of centerline; and +7 foot fence 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 112 feet right and offset 120 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 22There are 84-foot trees located 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 133 feet to the right and 65-foot trees 0 to 200 feet from the threshold offset 107 feet to the left at runway 22 end.Show FAA
  • 04Markings are smaller than standard due to pavement width on runway 04.Show FAA
  • 22Markings at runway 22 are smaller than standard due to pavement width.Show FAA
  • 22Approach slope is 5 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 22.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended on major holidays.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N52

Answer card
ICAO
N52
Name
JAARS-TOWNSEND
Location
WAXHAW, NORTH CAROLINA
Elevation
602 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,602 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 3,309 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

JAARS-TOWNSEND is in Waxhaw, North Carolina. The field elevation is 602 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 3,309 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or the airport operator gives you different guidance. The airport sits in the Charlotte area, so expect to work with Charlotte Approach for clearance delivery. The published remarks also note that transient traffic is not allowed to use the grass practice areas. Only JAARS pilots are permitted to use non-standard patterns for training.

Runway 04/22 has low intensity lighting that is activated by CTAF. The runway also has a 20 ft downslope between the ends. Published remarks call out trees and fence obstructions near both ends. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service details before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at N52?
Pattern altitude is not published for N52. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or airport operator gives different guidance.
Does N52 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for N52. Check the current Chart Supplement for the current approach lineup before departure.
Is JAARS-TOWNSEND towered?
No. N52 is an uncontrolled field, so use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at N52?
N52 has one runway. Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 3,309 ft asphalt.
Which frequencies do I use at N52?
CTAF is 123.0. UNICOM is also 123.0. For clearance delivery, the published remark says to contact Charlotte Approach at 704-359-0241.
What should I know about runway 04/22 at N52?
Runway 04/22 has low intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. The runway has a 20 ft downslope between the ends, so plan your landing and takeoff performance with that in mind.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at N52?
Yes. Published remarks note trees and a fence near both runway ends. Deer are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp lookout on arrival and departure.
Can transient aircraft use the grass practice areas at N52?
No. The published remarks say transient traffic is prohibited from landing on the grass practice areas. Also note that only JAARS pilots are permitted to use non-standard patterns for training.

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