Altoona Blair County Airport (KAOO)
Medium airport · Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Altoona Blair County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAOO |
| IATA | AOO |
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°17'47" W 78°19'12" 40.29640, -78.32000 |
| Location | Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,465 ft (1666 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,668 ft (1118 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Altoona Blair County Airport at a glance
Altoona Blair County Airport is a medium airport in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as AOO. The field elevation of 1,503 ft (458 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAOO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 5,465 ft (1666 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAOO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Altoona Blair County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport | KJST | 44 km (24 NM) |
| State College Regional Airport | KUNV | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | KHGR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | KLBE | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field | KMRB | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Altoona Blair County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,503 ft field elevation of Altoona Blair County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Altoona Blair County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Altoona Blair County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Altoona Blair County Airport is KAOO, and its IATA code is AOO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Altoona Blair County Airport above sea level?
Altoona Blair County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,503 feet (458 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Altoona Blair County Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2964, -78.3200 — in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport, about 44 km away.
Does KAOO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAOO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Altoona Blair County Airport?
Altoona Blair County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,465 ft (1666 m) with a ASP surface.