Washington County Airport

AFJ · KAFJ · WSG · Washington, PA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,184 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,004 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:02 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:52 AM09:52Z
Sunrise06:22 AM10:22Z
Sunset08:32 PM00:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:02 PM01:02Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:02 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 05:22 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 183°downwind 093°base 003°final 273°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
273° mag · 265° true
Dimensions
5,004 × 100 ft
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3.09°)
ILS
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (AFJ) · GS 3.09°
CTAF
122.975

Enter the left downwind (heading 093°) on the 45° at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27
Threshold elev
1,167 ft
Markings
precision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 46 ft, 1,134 ft from threshold, 435 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
62 ft
TDZ elevation
1,184 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 60k, Dual tandem 90k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.175
Clearance — primary
127.3

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.975
UNICOM
122.975

Departure & arrival

“Pittsburgh”
App/Dep
119.35

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
119.35CLASS B
285.575APCH/P DEP/P · CLASS B

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 27
RunwayILS
RWY 27ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.3 (AFJ) · GS 3.09°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

AGC 110.00 · HLG 114.25 · AIR 117.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AGC · Allegheny VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Low r242° / 14.3 NM
HLG · Wheeling VOR/DME 114.25 · 89Y Low r127° / 14.8 NM
AIR · Bellaire VOR/DME 117.10 · 118X High r080° / 25.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAFJ / WSG
Coordinates
40.1365, -80.2902
Elevation
1,184 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.175 · ☎ 724-228-3529
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AFJ
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1900; SAT-SUN 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/10
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. on 122.975Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
WASHINGTON COUNTY
100 WEST BEAU ST, WASHINGTON, PA
724-228-6875
Manager
DANIEL SECRIST
600 AIRPORT RD,, WASHINGTON, PA
724-228-5151
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • BIRDS ON & INVOF RWY.
  • 208 FT HILL & TREES 2937 FT FM THR RWY END 09. 226 FT HILL & TREES 2941 FT FM THR RWY END 09.
  • 288 FT HILL & TREES 7238 FT FM THR RWY END 27. 268 FT HILL & TREES 8091 FT FM THR RWY END 27.
  • 158 FT OBSTR LIT POLE APPROX 3389 FT FM THR RWY END 09. 159 FT OBSTN LIT POLE APPROX 3055 FT FM THR RWY END 09.

Runways

  • RWY 09 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7.0 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
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About KAFJ

Washington County Airport (AFJ · KAFJ · WSG) is an airport in Washington, PA, at 1,184 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,004 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAFJ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAFJ have a control tower?

No. Washington County Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KAFJ?

Washington County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,004 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAFJ?

Washington County Airport is in Washington, PA, at an elevation of 1,184 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1365, -80.2902.

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