KAOO · AOO
Altoona Blair County Airport
Altoona, PennsylvaniaElevation 1,503 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0316°T
Landing length (LDA)5,465 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,465 / 5,465 / 5,465 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 21196°T
Landing length (LDA)5,465 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,465 / 5,465 / 5,465 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
12/30
RWY 12108°T
Landing length (LDA)3,668 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,668 / 3,668 / 3,668 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30288°T
Landing length (LDA)3,668 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,668 / 3,668 / 3,668 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Altoona Blair County Airport is in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Field elevation 1,503 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerTRACY PLESSINGER
Manager phone814-793-2027
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0430–2230
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKAOO / AOO
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)CLEVELAND
Flight service (AFSS)ALTOONA
RegionPennsylvania
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.2964, -78.3200
Distance from city12 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.600
FREQUENCIES
Communications
127.125
ASOS
ASOS
121.2
CLEVELAND CNTR
CNTR
123.6
CTAF
CTAF
122.1
RDO
RDO
122.2
RDO
RDO
123
UNICOM
UNIC
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY 03/21, THRESHOLD LGTS & EDGE LGTS OTS EXCEPT WITH PCL, AVBL FM 0100-1300Z DAILY.
›RWY/TWY CONDITIONS UNMONITORED OUTSIDE OF NML ATTENDANCE HRS.
›SPECIALIZED ACFT (ULTRALGT, HOMEBUILT, ETC) CTC AMGR 814-793-2027 OR UNICOM PRIOR TO LDG.
›PREFERRED RWY IS RWY 21; FOR NOISE ABATEMENT WHEN DEP RWY 03 MAINT RWY HDG TIL 2 NM N OF ARPT.
›PCR VALUE: 321/F/D/X/T
›RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. NO PART 121/PART 380 OPS EXC FOR TAX.
›PPR 24 FOR UNSKED ACR & NON-ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS; CALL AMGR 814-793-2027.
›FOR CD CTC JOHNSTOWN APCH AT 814-532-5960, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0213.
›RY 12/30, THRESHOLD LGTS & EDGE LGTS OTS EXCEPT WITH PCL, AVBL FM 0100-1300Z DAILY.
›HAS + 4 FT GND 20 FT FM RY END 215 FT RIGHT.
›HIRL RY 03/21 & MIRL RY 12/30 PRESET LOW INTST, INCR INTST & ACTVT PAPI RYS 12, 30, 03 & 21, MALSR RY 21 & REIL RYS 03, 12, & 30 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAOO have a METAR?
Yes. KAOO is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KAOO have a TAF?
When KAOO issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KAOO?
KAOO sits at 1,503 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KAOO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.