Lexington County Airport (6J0), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lexington County Airport (6J0) is a single-runway public-use field in Pelion, South Carolina, unattended and served only by a UNICOM frequency. It sits about 11 nautical miles from customs clearance at Columbia Metropolitan (KCAE) and roughly 81 nautical miles from the nearest metro area.
Runways
Lexington County Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,335 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lexington County Airport has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lexington County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Columbia Metro (KCAE), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lexington County Airport recorded 32 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation activity at 6J0 is light year-round but skews toward December, May, and September, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 7 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lexington County Airport averages 21.2 days above 90°F in July and 16.1 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.3°F, and January the coldest, at 58.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lexington County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbia Approach.
The PAPI for Runway 36 is pilot-activated, and the MIRL for Runway 18/36 is controlled via CTAF.
A pipeline crosses 800 feet from the threshold of the Runway 36 end and is marked with red balls.
Access into the terminal building is by keypad entry; enter the UNICOM frequency on the keypad to gain access.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lexington County Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Columbia Metro (KCAE), 10.71 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 6J0
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Frequently asked questions
What fuel is available at 6J0?
Lexington County Airport (6J0) offers 100LL only; there is no Jet A on the field. The airport is unattended, so fuel and terminal access are handled through self-service procedures rather than staffed FBO support.
How do I get into the terminal building at Lexington County Airport?
Access to the terminal building at 6J0 is through a keypad entry system. Pilots enter the UNICOM frequency on the keypad to gain entry, since the field is unattended and has no staffed FBO.
Where does 6J0 traffic clear customs?
6J0 has no onsite customs facility. The nearest customs clearance point is Columbia Metropolitan (KCAE), about 10.71 nautical miles away, and international arrivals must plan clearance there before or after operating at Lexington County Airport.