Concord-Padgett Regional (KJQF), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Concord-Padgett Regional (KJQF) is a towered, public-use airport in Concord, North Carolina, sitting roughly 12 nautical miles from the Charlotte metro area. The field handles a substantial share of business aviation traffic in the region, with FAA TFMSC data showing over 14,000 business aviation operations against a total annual operations count above 24,000 in 2025. Fuel is available on field across 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ grades, and the airport is attended around the clock.
Runways
Concord-Padgett Regional has one paved runway, 02/20, 7,402 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Concord-Padgett Regional has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Concord-Padgett Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Charlotte / Douglas International (KCLT), 16 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Concord-Padgett Regional recorded 14,023 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KJQF is concentrated toward the fall months, with October recording the highest monthly volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 1,484 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Concord-Padgett Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and pavement strength.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Charlotte Approach.
When the control tower is closed, touchdown zone lighting is available on runway 20; the high-intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 and REIL on runway 02 are preset to low intensity. The following can be activated via CTAF: MALSR on runway 20, REIL on runway 02, touchdown zone lighting on runway 20, and HIRL on runway 02/20. The PAPI systems on both runway 02 and runway 20 operate continuously.
PCR VALUE: 450/F/D/X/T
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Concord-Padgett Regional has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Charlotte / Douglas International (KCLT), 15.84 NM southwest.
Part of the Charlotte area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KJQF?
Concord-Padgett Regional operates a single primary runway, 02/20, measuring 7,402 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length supports most business jet and midsize aircraft operations without payload restriction concerns tied to runway distance. A separate helipad, designated H1, is also available at 50 by 50 feet with a concrete surface. KJQF is a towered field, so runway assignment and sequencing go through air traffic control during published hours. Dispatchers planning into KJQF can treat the 02/20 runway as the field's primary operational surface for all fixed-wing traffic.
What is the published pavement strength rating for KJQF?
The PCR value published for Concord-Padgett Regional is 450/F / D/X / T. This figure comes directly from airport pavement data and should be checked against specific aircraft weight and gear configuration by dispatch or the operator before planning heavier movements. KJQF's PCR rating applies to the 02/20 runway surface. Crews operating larger business jets into KJQF should confirm pavement suitability as part of standard preflight planning rather than relying on the runway length alone.
How does traffic at KJQF vary throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Concord-Padgett Regional, tracked via FAA TFMSC data, is concentrated in specific months rather than spread evenly across the year. October shows the highest monthly count at 1,484 operations, while February records the lowest at 943. The spring months of April and May also show elevated activity above 1,270 operations each. This pattern means dispatchers should expect fuller ramp conditions and potentially busier tower operations at KJQF during peak months like October compared to the winter low points.
Is customs available on-site at KJQF?
Concord-Padgett Regional does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is Charlotte / Douglas International, located approximately 15.84 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance when arriving from international origins need to plan for this alternate facility rather than expecting on-field processing at KJQF. This distance is short enough that a positioning leg or ground coordination to Charlotte / Douglas is a standard part of trip planning for international arrivals routed through Concord.
What happens with lighting and communications at KJQF when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at Concord-Padgett Regional is closed, several lighting systems switch to pilot-controlled operation. Runway 20 has touchdown zone lighting, and both runway 02/20 high-intensity runway lights along with runway 02 REIL are preset to low intensity by default. Pilots can activate the MALSR on runway 20, the REIL on runway 02, the touchdown zone lighting, and the HIRL system via CTAF. The PAPI systems on both runway 02 and runway 20 operate continuously regardless of tower status. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, pilots contact Charlotte Approach.