Concord-Padgett Regional Airport — Concord, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereConcord-Padgett Regional Airport in Concord uses the IATA code USA, with KJQF as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from USA
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) serves the city of Concord in North Carolina, positioned just north of Charlotte in the heart of the Piedmont region. Owned by the city of Concord, this general aviation facility has grown into a busy reliever airport for the congested Charlotte Douglas International Airport, hosting corporate jets, flight training operations, and charter services. USA is also notable for its proximity to Charlotte Motor Speedway, making it a popular arrival point for NASCAR race weekends when private aviation traffic spikes dramatically. The airport features a single paved runway capable of handling mid-size business jets and maintains a control tower for organized traffic management, supporting the region's growing aerospace and motorsports economy.
Runways at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7402 ft (2256 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CHARLOTTE APP/DEP | 128.32 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 133.675 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.55 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.85 MHz |
| TWR | FAA CONTRACT TWR | 134.65 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 28.7 km (17.8 mi)
- Hickory Regional Airport (HKY) — 73.0 km (45.4 mi)
- Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) — 93.9 km (58.3 mi)
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) — 105.4 km (65.5 mi)
- Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) — 147.8 km (91.8 mi)
- Pope Field (POB) — 155.7 km (96.7 mi)
- Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) — 158.9 km (98.7 mi)
- Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) — 159.8 km (99.3 mi)
USA (Concord-Padgett Regional Airport) is a North Carolina reliever airport near Charlotte, popular for corporate aviation and NASCAR race weekend traffic to Charlotte Motor Speedway.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is USA.
What is the ICAO code for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is KJQF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.