Albert J Ellis Airport - KOAJ - AOPA Airports

FAA Information Effective: May 15, 2025

All information is provided from the FAA unless otherwise noted.

Jacksonville, NC

(910) 324-1100

Overview

Civil

Public Use

Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0500-2400

FAA

Runways:

Runway length: 7,100 ft (2,164 m)

Elevation:

93 ft (Surveyed)

Tower:

Apch/Dep Svc Prvdd By Washington Artcc On Freqs 135.75/269.15 (Wilmington Rcag) When Wilmington Apch Ctl Clsd.

FAA

Tower Hrs: 0700-2200

FAA

Airspace:

CLASS D SVC 0700-2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E

FAA

Fees:

Landing, Overnight, Other

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FBO Fee Details:

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Timezone:

EDT (UTC-04:00)

Sunrise-Sunset:

5:59 am - 8:19 pm

Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:

8:49 pm
(Today)

-

5:30 am
(Tomorrow)

Minimum Fuel Prices:

$5.50

100LL (full)

$5.70

Jet-A (full)

$5.80

Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

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Albert J Ellis

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Services Offered:

$5.50 | 100LL | full

$5.70 | Jet-A | full

$5.80 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full

Freq. Monitored:

Landing, Overnight, Other

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Mike's Farm

(910) 324-3422

Oakwood BBQ

(910) 324-4930

THIGS Bar-B-Que House

(910) 324-1161

OAJ

Mike's Farm

Oakwood BBQ

THIGS Bar-B-Que House

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Designator:	05	23
Elevation:	88.9 ft	90.4 ft
Heading:	052° magnetic 044° true	232° magnetic 224° true
Gradient:	0.02% up	0.02% down
Traffic Pattern:	Left Pattern	Left Pattern
Markings:	precision, in Good condition	precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:	Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI	Runway end identifier: REIL is present Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:	n/a	n/a
ILS/LOC:	ILS/DME	n/a
Obstructions:	n/a	n/a
Comments:	n/a	n/a

Location: OAJ

Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

TFR count: 0

No TFRs were found for KOAJ. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

Location: OAJ

Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAM count: 9 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)

Number:	Start Date: (UTC)	End Date: (UTC)	Condition:
05/010	05/18/2025 1327	06/22/2025 2359	OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222297) 344747.10N0772925.50W (6.2NM ESE OAJ) 311.7FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S
05/012	05/18/2025 1328	06/22/2025 2359	OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222299) 344744.80N0772919.70W (6.3NM ESE OAJ) 311.7FT (269.0FT AGL) U/S
02/006	02/14/2025 1957		RWY 23 PAPI UNUSABLE
05/011	05/18/2025 1328	06/22/2025 2359	OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1222298) 344745.90N0772922.60W (6.3NM ESE OAJ) 354.3FT (311.7FT AGL) U/S
05/018	05/31/2025 0051	09/28/2025 0051	OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1004951) 345440.90N0773514.40W (5.1NM NNE OAJ) 491.8FT (419.9FT AGL) U/S
04/012	04/15/2025 1443	10/31/2025 2300	RWY 05/23 WIP GRASS CUTTING ADJ
06/001	06/08/2025 0000	06/08/2025 1000	SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM NOT AVBL
05/013	05/19/2025 0232	07/03/2025 0231	OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1008386) 344844.00N0772647.00W (8.2NM E OAJ) 286.4FT (238.2FT AGL) U/S
SEE ALL 9 NOTAMS

180 Deg Turns on Rwy 05/23 Na for Acft 60000 Lbs and Over.

Source:

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Clsd to All Mil Acft Over 17000 Lbs for Acr Ramp Operations Excp 24 Hr Ppr. Call Airport Manager 910-324-1100 or 910-989-3168.

Source:

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Field Conditions not Monitored 0000Lcl-0500Lcl Daily.

Source:

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

For Cd When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd, CTC Wilmington Approach at 910-815-4676, or When Approach Clsd CTC Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.

Source:

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Index B Arff Coverage Provided During Commercial Air Trc Ops. Index C Available Upon Req.

Source:

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

Clsd to Unsked Acr Operations with More Than 30 Psgr Seats Excp Prior Permission Required Call Airport Manager 910-324-1100 or 910-989-3168.

Source:

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Data Cycle:

Effective: 5/15/25 - 6/12/25

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AIRPORT DIAGRAM

CHS

CHART SUPPLEMENT (A/FD)

IAP

ILS OR LOC RWY 05

IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05

IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 23

MIN

ALTERNATE MINIMUMS

MIN

TAKEOFF MINIMUMS

Lat/Long:

34.82917, -77.61214
34° 49′ 45.0″ N, 77° 36′ 43.7″ W
34° 49.750′ N, 77° 36.728′ W

ARTCC:

Washington (ZDC)

App/Depart Control Facility:

ILM

Chart:

NACO: Charlotte Sectional

FSS:

Raleigh (RDU)
1-800-WX-BRIEF

Wind Indicator:

Lighted

Mag Var:

08W (1990)

NOTAM Facility:

Seg Circle:

Yes

Beacon:

Present

Lighting:

Pilot Activated Lighting:

low intensity: 3 clicks in 9 secs
medium intensity: 3 clicks in 9 secs
high intensity: 3 clicks in 9 secs

AM

Actvt MALSR Rwy 05; REIL Rwy 23; PAPI Rwy 05 & 23; HIRL Rwy 05/23 - CTAF.

FAA

Pattern Altitude:

No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.

Special Operations:

Type:	Frequency / Phone:	Sector / Comments:	Call Sign:
Approach/Departure	135.75		Wilmington
ATIS	124.475		Ellis Tower
AWOS-3PT	(910) 324-5233		Ellis Tower
Clearance Delivery	125.4		Ellis Tower
Clearance Delivery	121.4	WHEN TWR CLSD	Wilmington
CTAF	132.65		Ellis Tower
Ground Control	125.4		Ellis Tower
Tower	132.65		Ellis Tower
UNICOM	122.95		Ellis Tower

Frequency: 261

34° 45′ 1.9″ N, 77° 42′ 16.1″ W

OA to airport:

052° | 6.6 nm

Frequency: 276

35° 14′ 38.0″ N, 77° 41′ 54.2″ W

IS to airport:

179° | 25.2 nm

Frequency: 362

35° 1′ 17.8″ N, 77° 4′ 46.1″ W

EW to airport:

254° | 28.7 nm

Frequency: 205

34° 20′ 14.3″ N, 77° 48′ 42.4″ W

GM to airport:

028° | 31.1 nm

Frequency: 117.0

34° 21′ 5.9″ N, 77° 52′ 27.8″ W

ILM to airport:

031° | 31.4 nm

Frequency: 113.6

35° 4′ 23.3″ N, 77° 2′ 42.2″ W

EWN to airport:

250° | 31.6 nm

Frequency: 117.5

35° 22′ 15.4″ N, 77° 33′ 29.9″ W

ISO to airport:

190° | 32.6 nm

Frequency: 116.5

35° 20′ 6.7″ N, 77° 58′ 16.7″ W

GSB to airport:

158° | 35.1 nm

Frequency: 112.8

34° 54′ 8.2″ N, 76° 52′ 29.3″ W

NKT to airport:

272° | 36.7 nm

Frequency: 412

34° 58′ 30.3″ N, 78° 21′ 43.0″ W

CTZ to airport:

112° | 38.0 nm

Frequency: 281

34° 11′ 28.9″ N, 77° 51′ 58.7″ W

IL to airport:

028° | 40.2 nm

Frequency: 388

35° 30′ 34.8″ N, 77° 6′ 23.8″ W

RNW to airport:

219° | 47.8 nm

Fuel:

100LL Low-Lead, Jet A

AM

Engine Repair:

Major

AM

Airframe Repair:

Major

AM

Bottled Oxygen:

None

Bulk Oxygen:

None

Customs:

None

Transportation:

Courtesy Transportation

AM

Activities:

None Reported

Camping On Field:

None Reported

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

There are no webcams listed for KOAJ. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs from this airport:

Vis:

10+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 5 KT

Wx:

N/A

Altm:

29.90 "Hg

Temp:

24.4 °C (75.9 °F)

Dew Pt:

10.0 °C (50.0 °F)

Cld:

Clear below 12000' AGL

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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

Vis:

10+ SM

Wind:

080°

@ 5 KT

Wx:

N/A

Altm:

29.89 "Hg

Temp:

23.3 °C (73.9 °F)

Dew Pt:

10.0 °C (50.0 °F)

Cld:

Scattered clouds 10000' AGL

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Vis:

10+ SM

Wind:

190°

@ 3 KT

Wx:

N/A

Altm:

29.88 "Hg

Temp:

26.3 °C (79.3 °F)

Dew Pt:

12.4 °C (54.3 °F)

Cld:

Scattered clouds 9000' AGL

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Vis:

10+ SM

Wind:

200°

@ 7 KT

Wx:

N/A

Altm:

29.89 "Hg

Temp:

24.0 °C (75.2 °F)

Dew Pt:

11.0 °C (51.8 °F)

Cld:

Clear below 12000' AGL

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TAFs from this airport:

Today 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 4 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 9000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 9:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

170°

@ 7 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 7000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 7:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

160°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Overcast 5000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 5:00 AM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

4 SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

Overcast 2500' AGL

Wx:

Thunderstorm, Light Rain

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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT

Vis:

5 SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 3 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 6000' AGL

Wx:

Mist

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 3 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 8000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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TAFs from nearby airports:

Today 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 6 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 11000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 PM GMT

BECMG

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

190°

@ 10 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 4000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT

TEMPO

Vis:

3.73 SM

Wind:

190°

@ 10 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Overcast 3000' AGL

Wx:

Light Rain, Mist

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

340°

@ 8 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 5000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 3:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

210°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 7000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 11:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

4 SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

Overcast 2500' AGL

Wx:

Thunderstorm, Light Rain

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Tomorrow 3:00 AM - 7:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

Broken clouds 6000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT

Vis:

5 SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 4 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 6000' AGL

Wx:

Mist

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

330°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 11000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 3 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 10000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

180°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 7000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 4:00 AM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

4 SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

Overcast 2500' AGL

Wx:

Light Rainshowers

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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 3 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 7000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

340°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Sky clear

Wx:

N/A

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Today 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 6 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 6000' AGL
Scattered clouds 20000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 8:00 PM - Tomorrow 5:00 AM GMT

BECMG

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

220°

@ 10 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 4500' AGL
Broken clouds 10000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM GMT

TEMPO

Vis:

2.98 SM

Wind:

230°

@ 15 G 25 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 2500' AGL

Wx:

Thunderstorm, Light Rain

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Tomorrow 5:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT

BECMG

Vis:

3.73 SM

Wind:

320°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 3500' AGL

Wx:

Mist

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Tomorrow 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT

BECMG

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

350°

@ 9 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 18000' AGL

Wx:

No significant weather

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Today 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 6 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 11000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 7:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 PM GMT

BECMG

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

190°

@ 10 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 4000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 4:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT

TEMPO

Vis:

2.98 SM

Wind:

190°

@ 10 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 1500' AGL
Overcast 3000' AGL

Wx:

Light Rain, Mist

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Tomorrow 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

340°

@ 8 KT

Cld:

Scattered clouds 5000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

170°

@ 8 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 10000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 12:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

200°

@ 5 KT

Cld:

Broken clouds 5000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 1:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT

PROB30

Vis:

5 SM

Wind:

CALM

Cld:

N/A

Wx:

Light Rainshowers

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Tomorrow 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

VRB

@ 4 KT

Cld:

Few clouds 6000' AGL
Broken clouds 12000' AGL

Wx:

N/A

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Tomorrow 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM GMT

Vis:

6+ SM

Wind:

330°

@ 7 KT

Cld:

Sky clear

Wx:

N/A

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264 Ellis Airport Rd
Richlands, NC 28574

(910) 324-1100 (Office)

Onslow County

234 Nw Corridor Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28540

(910) 347-4717 (Office)

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