Albert J Ellis Airport — Richlands, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Albert J Ellis Airport (Richlands) is OAJ — its ICAO code is KOAJ.
Distance & flight time from OAJ
Albert J Ellis Airport
Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) serves Jacksonville and Richlands, North Carolina, providing commercial air service near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River. OAJ offers scheduled flights to hubs such as Charlotte and Atlanta, serving military families, Camp Lejeune personnel, and the broader Onslow County community. The airport is named after Albert J. Ellis, a local judge and civic leader who championed its development. Despite the strong military presence in the surrounding area, OAJ operates as a civilian commercial airport with regional jet service rather than as a military installation itself, functioning as an important regional connector for southeastern North Carolina.
Runways at Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | WILMINGTON APP/DEP | 121.4 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 124.475 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ)
- Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (ISO) — 55.8 km (34.7 mi)
- Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) — 58.5 km (36.4 mi)
- Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB) — 65.0 km (40.4 mi)
- Wilmington International Airport (ILM) — 67.5 km (41.9 mi)
- Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV) — 92.0 km (57.2 mi)
- Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) — 117.0 km (72.7 mi)
- Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY) — 117.0 km (72.7 mi)
- Simmons Army Air Field (FBG) — 125.3 km (77.9 mi)
OAJ is Albert J. Ellis Airport in Richlands/Jacksonville, North Carolina, a civilian regional airport near Camp Lejeune with flights to major hub cities; not to be confused with the nearby military airfields it sits close to.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Albert J Ellis Airport?
The IATA code for Albert J Ellis Airport is OAJ.
What is the ICAO code for Albert J Ellis Airport?
The ICAO code for Albert J Ellis Airport is KOAJ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.