Aiken Regional

AIK · KAIK · Aiken, SC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
528 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,500 ft 07/25
Runways
2
Mag var
6W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:54 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunrise07:12 AM11:12Z
Sunset07:29 PM23:29Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:54 PM23:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:54 PM → 06:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:29 PM → 06:12 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 096°downwind 006°base 276°final 186°45° entry19250701

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
186° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
3,800 × 75 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 006°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
493 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
528 ft

Condition: Fair. Surface: Friction seal coat. Weight bearing: Single wheel 54k, Double wheel 75k, Dual tandem 139k.

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

“Aiken”
ASOS/AWOS
118.025
Clearance — primary
126.075

Taxi & takeoff

“Aiken”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Augusta”
App/Dep
119.15 124.15

Also

Flight service
122.2

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
284.625APCH/P DEP/P
338.2APCH/P DEP/P

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 07
RunwayILS
RWY 07ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (AIK) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

IRQ 113.90 · CAE 114.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IRQ · Colliers VORTAC 113.90 · 86X High r102° / 24.1 NM
CAE · Columbia VORTAC 114.70 · 94X High r251° / 33.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Departures
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KAIK / AIK
Coordinates
33.6494, -81.6850
Elevation
528 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.025 · ☎ 803-643-8664
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
ANDERSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Anderson Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
AND
Attendance
ALL 0700-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1943/01
Distance from city
5 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ODALS RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 07 & 25 OPER CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 2-light PAPI (left) · 25: 2-light PAPI (left) + ODALS.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF AIKEN
PO BOX 1177, AIKEN, SC
(803) 642-7654
Manager
CHRISTOPHER MCCAULEY
129 AVIATION BLVD, 214 PARK AVENUE, SW, AIKEN, SC
803-502-4860
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC AUGUSTA APCH AT 706-771-1777, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC COLUMBIA APCH AT 803-822-4511.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 25; MIRL RWY 07/25 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 07 & 25 OPER CONSLY.
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About KAIK

Aiken Regional (AIK · KAIK) is an airport in Aiken, SC, at 528 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAIK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAIK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KAIK?

Aiken Regional has 2 runways; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAIK?

Aiken Regional is in Aiken, SC, at an elevation of 528 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6494, -81.6850.

More about KAIK

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KAIK in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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