Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ), North Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) serves Jacksonville, North Carolina with a single 7,100-foot paved runway and towered operations from 0500 to 2400 local daily. The field sits near several military airfields, including New River MCAS roughly 11 nautical miles away, reflecting the region's mix of civilian and military aviation activity. Customs processing is not available onsite, with the nearest customs facility located at KNKT, approximately 36 nautical miles distant.
Runways
Albert J Ellis Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 7,100 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Albert J Ellis Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 12pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Albert J Ellis Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Cherry Point McAs (cunningham Fld) (KNKT), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Albert J Ellis Airport recorded 1,410 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KOAJ concentrates most heavily in October, with April and June also showing elevated activity relative to the quieter months of August and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 156 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Albert J Ellis Airport averages 18.6 days above 90°F in July and 18.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.9°F, and January the coldest, at 54.3°F.
Weather station is 7.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Albert J Ellis Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Wilmington Approach; when approach control is closed, contact Washington Air Route Traffic Control Center.
180-degree turns on runway 05/23 are not authorized for aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds and over.
The airport is closed to all military aircraft over 17,000 pounds for ACR ramp operations, except with prior permission requested twenty-four hours in advance. Contact the airport manager.
Pilot-activated lighting includes MALSR on runway 05, REIL on runway 23, PAPI on both runway 05 and runway 23, and HIRL on runway 05/23, all activated via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 590/F/A/W/T
Contact the airport for fuel service outside published hours.
Index B ARFF coverage is provided during commercial air carrier operations. Index C coverage is available upon request.
Field conditions are not monitored between 0000 and 0500 local time daily.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Albert J Ellis Airport has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is New River McAs (mccutcheon Fld) (KNCA), 11.18 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway length is available at KOAJ?
Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) operates a single paved runway, 05/23, measuring 7,100 feet by 150 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a wide range of business jet and turboprop traffic without significant runway-length restrictions for most operators. The airport reports a maximum paved distance of 7,100 feet, matching the runway itself since there is only one strip. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft should still check pavement strength data separately from runway length.
Is there a weight restriction for 180-degree turns at KOAJ?
Yes, Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) prohibits 180-degree turns on runway 05/23 for aircraft weighing 60,000 pounds and over. Operators of heavier aircraft need to plan their taxi and turnaround procedures accordingly, since a full reversal on the runway itself is not an option at that weight threshold. This restriction applies specifically to the single runway, 05/23, and does not affect lighter general aviation or light business jet traffic. Flight planning for larger aircraft should account for alternate turnaround points on the airfield.
What is the PCR value for the runway at KOAJ?
The runway at Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) carries a PCR VALUE of 590/F / A/W / T according to airport pavement data. This figure is relevant for dispatchers and operators calculating pavement loading limits for heavier aircraft types before scheduling a landing. The value applies to runway 05/23, the airport's only paved surface, which measures 7,100 by 150 feet. Operators should cross-reference this PCR figure against their specific aircraft's pavement classification when planning operations with heavier airframes.
Are there restrictions on military aircraft operations at KOAJ?
Yes, Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) is closed to all military aircraft over 17,000 pounds for ACR ramp operations, except with prior permission granted twenty-four hours in advance through the airport manager. This restriction targets ramp operations specifically rather than the runway itself. Operators of larger military airframes need to arrange approval ahead of arrival rather than expecting unrestricted access. Lighter military traffic under the 17,000-pound threshold is not subject to this particular limitation.
How does business aviation traffic vary by season at KOAJ?
Business aviation traffic at Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) shows a concentration in October, which recorded 156 operations in 2025, the highest monthly figure of the year according to FAA TFMSC data. April and June also saw elevated activity, at 138 and 137 operations respectively. The lower months were August and December, with 94 and 95 operations. Annual business aviation operations for KOAJ totaled 1,410 out of 8,474 total annual operations for the year, reflecting a general aviation and military-adjacent traffic mix typical of the region.