Allendale County Airport

AQX · KAQX · Allendale, SC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
162 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,990 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:14 AM10:14Z
Sunrise06:40 AM10:40Z
Sunset08:22 PM00:22Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM00:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 06:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:22 PM → 05:40 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 078°downwind 348°base 258°final 168°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
168° mag · 162° true
Dimensions
4,990 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 348°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
162 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 82 ft, 1,222 ft from threshold, 402 ft R of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
26 ft
TDZ elevation
162 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 26k, Double wheel 34k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.950

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
132.925 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
363.2MILLEN RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ALD 116.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ALD · Allendale VOR 116.70 Low r134° / 1.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAQX
Coordinates
32.9951, -81.2702
Elevation
162 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 118.950 · ☎ 803-584-3696
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
ANDERSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AND
Attendance
ALL 0900-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1969/05
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 2-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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ALLENDALE COUNTY
PO BOX 190, ALLENDALE, SC
803-584-3438
Manager
LONNIE BROWNING
467 AIRPORT LOOP, FAIRFAX, SC
803-686-2905
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • 5 FT DRAINAGE STRUCTURE LCTD 1220 FT FROM RWY 17 THLD & 75 FT L.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL OR SVC AFT HRS CALL 803-686-2905.
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About KAQX

Allendale County Airport (AQX · KAQX) is an airport in Allendale, SC, at 162 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,990 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAQX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAQX have a control tower?

No. Allendale 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 KAQX?

Allendale County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,990 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAQX?

Allendale County Airport is in Allendale, SC, at an elevation of 162 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9951, -81.2702.

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