Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field (KASJ), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field (KASJ) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Ahoskie, North Carolina, roughly 54 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows modest business aviation activity at the field, with customs clearance available at Norfolk International (KORF), about 59 nautical miles away, since KASJ itself has no onsite customs service. The airport sits among several similarly sized regional fields within a 35-nautical-mile radius, including Halifax / Northampton Regional and Martin County.
Runways
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field has one paved runway, 01/19, 4,501 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Norfolk International (KORF), 59 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field recorded 58 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KASJ is concentrated in August and October, with those two months accounting for a notably larger share of annual operations than the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 10 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field averages 18.6 days above 90°F in July, 17.2 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.1°F, and January the coldest, at 50.8°F.
Weather station is 9.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for Runway 01 and Runway 19 are pilot-activated, as is MIRL for Runway 01/19, both on CTAF. PAPI for Runway 01 and Runway 19 operate continuously.
Runway 01/19 has a 4-foot-deep ditch running 120 feet to the left and right of the centerline.
100LL and Jet A fuel are available via 24-hour self-service, with payment by credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Washington ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Halifax / Northampton Regional (KIXA), 22.55 NM west.
Part of the Richmond and Norfolk area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KASJ
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Frequently asked questions
What fuel is available at KASJ?
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field offers both 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is self-service and available 24 hours a day, with payment accepted by credit card. This makes KASJ usable outside the field's attended hours for aircraft that only need to refuel. No fuel truck or attended line service should be assumed outside the posted staffing window.
Is KASJ a towered airport?
KASJ, Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field, is non-towered. Traffic is coordinated on CTAF, and pilot-controlled lighting is used for the field: REIL and MIRL for both Runway 01 and Runway 19 are activated on CTAF, while the PAPI on each runway end operates continuously. Clearance delivery, when needed, is handled through Washington ARTCC rather than a local tower.
What are the attended hours at Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field?
Tri-County at Henry Joyner Field is attended Monday through Saturday from 0900 until dusk. The field is unattended on Sundays. Outside these hours, self-service fuel remains accessible around the clock, but no on-field personnel should be expected for other services. Operators should plan ground support needs around this schedule.
How long is the runway at KASJ?
KASJ has a single runway, 01/19, measuring 4,501 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only paved runway and sets the maximum usable pavement length for arriving aircraft. Operators should also note the drainage ditches running parallel to the runway centerline, 120 feet to either side, when planning ground movements.