KOAJ Albert J Ellis Airport

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 23

H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KOAJ

Current METAR

Observed 04:56Z

KOAJ 120456Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02390194 403560222 $

Wind: 210° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,170 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KOAJ 120520Z 1206/1306 21008KT P6SM FEW150 FM121200 24008KT P6SM SKC FM122000 19010G18KT P6SM SCT060 FM130200 20005KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 12:00Z

Wind: 210° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 15,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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
Phone: 910-324-1100
Address: 264 ELLIS AIRPORT RD, RICHLANDS NC 28574

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

ATIS / D-ATIS

Clearance / Ground

Tower / Local

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

210° · 7 kt

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RWY 23

216°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
05/23Favored	36° / 216°	7,100 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
05	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	MALSR	—
23	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOAJ ALBERT J ELLIS in JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 05

LD · CAT I

OAJ

108.7

ILS OR LOC RWY 05

KOAJ · IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 05

KOAJ · IAP

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.87

KACZ·Wallace-Pender Airport·20.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.37

KPGV·Pitt-Greenville Airport·49.7 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Skyport Aviation 122.950(910) 324-2500 WebsiteWorld Fuel3d ago	$7.25	$7.40	—

Skyport Aviation
122.950(910) 324-2500
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100LL
$7.25
Jet A
$7.40

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.87atKACZWallace-Pender Airport20.4 nmsave $1.38
Jet A$7.37atKPGVPitt-Greenville Airport49.7 nmsave $0.03

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

180 DEG TURNS ON RWY 05/23 NA FOR ACFT 60000 LBS AND OVER.
CLSD TO ALL MIL ACFT OVER 17000 LBS FOR ACR RAMP OPNS EXCP 24 HR PPR. CALL AMGR 910-324-1100 OR 910-989-3168.
INDEX B ARFF COVERAGE PROVIDED DURING COMMERCIAL AIR TRC OPS. INDEX C AVAILABLE UPON REQ.
FIELD CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED 0000LCL-0500LCL DAILY.
FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC WILMINGTON APCH AT 910-815-4676, OR WHEN APCH CLSD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MALSR RWY 05; REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLFOR FUEL OTHER HRS CALL 910-347-8366.

Runway surface & condition

05/23PCR VALUE: 590/F/A/W/T

Other notes

CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR CALL AMGR 910-324-1100 OR 910-989-3168.

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: 8°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 210° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 23

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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