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US-1179

Polecat Aerodrome

Aiken, South CarolinaElevation 420 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway

12/30
Dimensions
2,850 x 130 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 12
RWY 30

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Polecat Aerodrome is in Aiken, South Carolina. Field elevation 420 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRODERICK BUSBY
Manager phone803-640-6867
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAUS-1179
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANDERSON
RegionSouth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.5377, -81.5991
Distance from city6 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-1179 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-1179 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-1179. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-1179 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-1179. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-1179?
US-1179 sits at 420 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-1179?
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.