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Albert J Ellis Airport
OAJ · KOAJ · Richlands, NC · 94 ft elevation · var 8W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KOAJ / OAJ
- Coordinates
- 34.8292, -77.6121
- Elevation
- 94 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RALEIGH
- NOTAM facility
- OAJ
- Attendance
- ALL 0500-2400
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1971/02
- Distance from city
- 10 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:57 PM → 05:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:27 PM → 04:57 AM
Plan a flight from KOAJ
Runway 05/23
7,100 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good) 05
- Heading
- 052° mag · 44° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument approach
- ILS/DME
- Traffic pattern
- Left
23
- Heading
- 232° mag · 224° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 121.4 | WILMINGTON APP/DEP |
| AWOS | 124.475 | AWOS 3 |
| UNIC | 123 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCA · New River | TACAN | 115.40 | r319° / 11.2 NM |
| NJM · Bogue Mcalf | TACAN | 134.00 | r294° / 30 NM |
| EWN · New Bern | VOR-DME | 113.60 | r250° / 31.5 NM |
| ILM · Wilmington | VORTAC | 117.00 | r031° / 31.5 NM |
| ISO · Kinston | VORTAC | 109.60 | r190° / 32.6 NM |
| GSB · Seymour Johnson | TACAN | 116.50 | r158° / 35.1 NM |
| NKT · Cherry Point | TACAN | 112.80 | r272° / 36.6 NM |
Airport diagram
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Approaches
- ILS OR LOC RWY 05 ↗ · amdt 9C
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 05 ↗ · amdt 1C
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 23 ↗ · amdt 0B
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Owner
ONSLOW COUNTY
234 NW CORRIDOR BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, NC
910-347-4717
Manager
MITCH SPRUNGER
264 ELLIS AIRPORT RD, RICHLANDS, NC
910-324-1100
Remarks FAA
- CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR CALL AMGR 910-324-1100 OR 910-989-3168.
- 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.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 05; REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
- FOR FUEL OTHER HRS CALL 910-347-8366.
- PCR VALUE: 590/F/A/W/T
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