Altoona Blair County Airport — Altoona, United States

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Searching for an airport code near Altoona? Altoona Blair County Airport is identified as AOO (ICAO: KAOO).

Distance & flight time from AOO

Altoona Blair County Airport

In the ridge-and-valley terrain of central Pennsylvania, Altoona Blair County Airport carries the code AOO and sits roughly midway between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The field's elevation of 1,503 feet and its two-runway layout give pilots options depending on wind direction across the hilly Allegheny terrain. Blair County owns and maintains the airport, which functions as the primary air access point for Altoona and the surrounding communities. General aviation makes up most of the activity recorded at AOO, supplemented by limited scheduled passenger service typical of small Pennsylvania airports serving mid-sized cities away from major interstate hubs. That two-runway setup remains modest but steady, matching Altoona's size and the pace of traffic passing through the region.

Runways at Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
03/215465 ft (1666 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP
12/303668 ft (1118 m)75 ft (23 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS127.125 MHz
CNTRCLEVELAND CNTR121.2 MHz
CTAFCTAF123.6 MHz
RDORDO122.1 MHz
RDORDO122.2 MHz
UNICUNICOM123 MHz

Airports near Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO)

Searches for AOO usually come from pilots filing flight plans or travelers double-checking a small connecting itinerary, since Altoona offers thin commercial options; some visitors confuse the code with Pittsburgh International while arranging ground transport across central Pennsylvania.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Altoona Blair County Airport?

The IATA code for Altoona Blair County Airport is AOO.

What is the ICAO code for Altoona Blair County Airport?

The ICAO code for Altoona Blair County Airport is KAOO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.