Albert J Ellis Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Richlands, United States. Its IATA code is OAJ and its ICAO code is KOAJ. The airport lies at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 05/23, 7,100 ft (2,164 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- OAJ
- ICAO code
- KOAJ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 94 ft (29 m)
- Coordinates
- 34.8292, -77.6121
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 7,100 ft · 2,164 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Albert J Ellis Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EWN Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | New Bern, United States | 59 km · 37 mi |
| ILM Wilmington International Airport | Wilmington, United States | 67 km · 42 mi |
| PGV Pitt-Greenville Airport | Greenville, United States | 92 km · 57 mi |
| FAY Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | Fayetteville, United States | 117 km · 73 mi |
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Raleigh/Durham, United States | 158 km · 98 mi |
| MYR Myrtle Beach International Airport | Myrtle Beach, United States | 176 km · 109 mi |
| FLO Florence Regional Airport | Florence, United States | 206 km · 128 mi |
| GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport | Greensboro, United States | 254 km · 158 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from OAJ. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 640 | 398 | 346 | View route |
| JFK New York | 729 | 453 | 393 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,716 | 1,688 | 1,467 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,719 | 2,311 | 2,008 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,217 | 3,863 | 3,357 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,501 | 4,039 | 3,510 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,869 | 4,268 | 3,709 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,263 | 4,513 | 3,922 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,704 | 5,409 | 4,700 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,281 | 7,009 | 6,091 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,559 | 7,183 | 6,242 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,700 | 7,270 | 6,318 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,483 | 7,757 | 6,740 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,003 | 8,080 | 7,021 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,582 | 9,682 | 8,414 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,989 | 9,935 | 8,633 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | WILMINGTON APP/DEP | 121.400 |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 124.475 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Albert J Ellis Airport?
The IATA code of Albert J Ellis Airport is OAJ and its ICAO code is KOAJ.
Where is Albert J Ellis Airport located?
Albert J Ellis Airport is in Richlands, North Carolina, United States, at 34.8292, -77.6121.
What time zone is Albert J Ellis Airport in?
Albert J Ellis Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Albert J Ellis Airport?
The longest runway listed is 05/23, 7,100 ft (2,164 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Albert J Ellis Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), about 59 km (37 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.