Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Albert J Ellis Airport in Richlands, NC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) is a regional airport serving Richlands, NC at 94 ft. KOAJ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 7,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KOAJ in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 11,000 ft, temperature 28°C (83°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOAJ 290156Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM FEW110 28/26 A2970 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP057 T02830256 $
What changed at KOAJ?
Since the 0056Z (8:56 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.66 → 29.70 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KOAJ
KOAJ is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,000 ft (field elevation 94 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KOAJ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 7,100 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 05 | 7,100 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KOAJ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Albert J Ellis Airport in Richlands, NC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KOAJ is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KOAJ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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RDU UA /OV RDU050010/TM 0135/FLDURD/TP B737/TB LIGHT CHOP
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU050010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0135Reported at 01:35 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV ILM270030/TM 2343/FL290/TP BCS3/TA M31/IC TRACE RIME 290
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILM270030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2343Reported at 23:43 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TA M31Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIME 290Icing: trace rime 290.Show raw report
RDU UA /OV RDU040030/TM 2059/FL290/TP E55P/TA M12/IC TRACE RIME
RDU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RDU040030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2059Reported at 20:59 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TA M12Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE RIMEIcing: trace rime.Show raw report
ILM UA /OV KILM /TM 2051 /FL250 /TP PC12 /TA M15 /WV 13535KT /RM IN THE CLEAR
ILM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KILMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2051Reported at 20:51 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.TA M15Outside air temperature, °C.WV 13535KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM IN THE CLEARRemarks.Show raw report
EWN UA /OV EWN289013 /TM 2007 /FL380 /TP B737 /TA M49 /WV 31561KT /RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATH
EWN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV EWN289013Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2007Reported at 20:07 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TA M49Outside air temperature, °C.WV 31561KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM PRODUCED BY SKYPATHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOAJ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOAJ reported mostly VFR across 40 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 23
- 78%
- 05
- 22%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2351Z (7:51 PM EDT)
TAF KOAJ 282351Z 2900/2924 20010KT P6SM SCT110 OVC220 FM290200 21010G15KT 4SM SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN050CB TEMPO 2902/2906 2SM TSRA OVC025CB FM290700 26007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN110 FM291200 33007KT P6SM SCT250 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOAJ
- IATA
- OAJ
- FAA LID
- OAJ
- City
- Richlands
- State
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 94 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.8292, -77.6121
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 124.475 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 11m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- New River Modelers Association - Riggs Rd — Hubert, NC · 22 mi
- Topsail Electric Flyers Association - Old Post Office Rd — Hampstead, NC · 27 mi
- Flying G RC LLC - River Ridge Field — Rocky Point, NC · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOAJ reported VFR conditions during about 81.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 270 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.1 kt, calm 25.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.0 | 10.9 | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 77.3 | 10.6 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 81.4 | 9.5 | 5.2 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 84.1 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 79.8 | 11.9 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 81.4 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 81.8 | 12.0 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 77.3 | 13.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Sep | 75.2 | 14.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 77.5 | 11.8 | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 80.8 | 9.4 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 77.0 | 10.7 | 5.5 | 6.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.0 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.4 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.0 kt |
| Aug | 4.1 kt |
| Sep | 4.6 kt |
| Oct | 4.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.6 kt |
| Dec | 4.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOAJ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Albert J Ellis Airport in Richlands, NC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOAJ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOAJ?+
KOAJ has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 7,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOAJ report its own weather?+
Yes — Albert J Ellis Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOAJ have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KOAJ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOAJ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOAJ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOAJ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Albert J Ellis Airport (KOAJ)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Albert J Ellis Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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