Clarion County Airport

AXQ · KAXQ · Clarion, PA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,458 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
10W

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Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:02 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:45 AM09:45Z
Sunrise06:16 AM10:16Z
Sunset08:31 PM00:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:02 PM01:02Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:02 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:31 PM → 05:16 AM

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Past 24 hours category · wind · ceiling · visibility trends

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Advisories

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 145°downwind 055°base 325°final 235°45° entry2406

RWY 24LEFT traffic

Heading
235° mag · 225° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 75 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 055°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
1,457 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 44 ft, 851 ft from threshold, 329 ft L of centerline — 14:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,458 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 15k.

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
118.275

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
126.725 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
291.65DUBOIS RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

FKL 109.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FKL · Franklin VOR 109.60 Low r130° / 22.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAXQ
Coordinates
41.2258, -79.4410
Elevation
1,458 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.275 · ☎ 814-297-1486
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
ALTOONA · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AOO
Attendance
MON-FRI 0830-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1974/04
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 06/24, REIL RYS 06 & 24 AND PAPI RYS 06 & 24 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (left) · 24: 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 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CLARION COUNTY ARPT AUTH
395 AIRPORT RD, SHIPPENVILLE, PA
814-226-9993
Manager
WILLIAM GUTH
395 AIRPORT ROAD, SHIPPENVILLE, PA
(814) 226-9993
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0234/0442.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 06/24, REIL RYS 06 & 24 AND PAPI RYS 06 & 24 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SNGL POINT RFLNG AVBL UPON REQ. JET A WITH PRIST AVBL SELF SVC 24 HRS. 100 LL AVBL SELF SVC 24 HRS.

Attendance

  • UNATNDD MEML DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEARS DAY.
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About KAXQ

Clarion County Airport (AXQ · KAXQ) is an airport in Clarion, PA, at 1,458 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAXQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAXQ have a control tower?

No. Clarion 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 KAXQ?

Clarion County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAXQ?

Clarion County Airport is in Clarion, PA, at an elevation of 1,458 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2258, -79.4410.

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