Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ)
Medium airport · Richlands, North Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Albert J Ellis Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOAJ |
| IATA | OAJ |
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°49'45" W 77°36'44" 34.82920, -77.61210 |
| Location | Richlands, North Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Albert J Ellis Airport at a glance
Albert J Ellis Airport is a medium airport in Richlands, North Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as OAJ. The field elevation of 94 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOAJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 7,100 ft (2164 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOAJ 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 Albert J Ellis Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field | KNCA | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field | KISO | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | KEWN | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Seymour Johnson Air Force Base | KGSB | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ | KNKT | 67 km (36 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Albert J Ellis Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 94 ft field elevation of Albert J Ellis 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 Albert J Ellis Airport
What is the ICAO code of Albert J Ellis Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Albert J Ellis Airport is KOAJ, and its IATA code is OAJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Albert J Ellis Airport above sea level?
Albert J Ellis Airport sits at an elevation of 94 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Albert J Ellis Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8292, -77.6121 — in Richlands, North Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field, about 21 km away.
Does KOAJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOAJ 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 Albert J Ellis Airport?
Albert J Ellis Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 7,100 ft (2164 m) with a ASP surface.