KOAJ · OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport
Richlands, North CarolinaElevation 94 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
05/23
RWY 0544°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23224°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
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
Albert J Ellis Airport is in Richlands, North Carolina. Field elevation 94 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
ManagerMITCH SPRUNGER
Manager phone910-324-1100
AttendedDaily, 0500–2400
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKOAJ / OAJ
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)RALEIGH
RegionNorth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.8292, -77.6121
Distance from city10 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF132.650
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
121.4
WILMINGTON APP/DEP
A/D
124.475
AWOS 3
AWOS
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
132.650
CTAF
CTAF
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›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.
›FOR CD WHEN ATCT CLSD, CTC WILMINGTON APCH AT 910-815-4676, OR WHEN APCH CLSD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›FIELD CONDITIONS NOT MONITORED 0000LCL-0500LCL DAILY.
›INDEX B ARFF COVERAGE PROVIDED DURING COMMERCIAL AIR TRC OPS. INDEX C AVAILABLE UPON REQ.
›FOR FUEL OTHER HRS CALL 910-347-8366.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 05; REIL RWY 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; HIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
›180 DEG TURNS ON RWY 05/23 NA FOR ACFT 60000 LBS AND OVER.
›PCR VALUE: 590/F/A/W/T
›CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP PPR CALL AMGR 910-324-1100 OR 910-989-3168.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KOAJ have a METAR?
Yes. KOAJ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KOAJ have a TAF?
When KOAJ 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 KOAJ?
KOAJ sits at 94 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KOAJ?
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.