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KBQ1AIRPORT

Gilliam-McConnell Airfield

Carthage, North Carolina

445 ft MSL

1

Runway

1

Frequency

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KBQ1

FAA

BQ1

Elevation

445 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

1

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

35.342, -79.437

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

445 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

WASHINGTON

Coordinates

35.3417, -79.4369

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0900-SS

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

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Weather camera at Smith Reynolds Airport facing SouthEast
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Smith Reynolds Airport

SouthEast · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
13/3113 / 312,538 ft36 ftASPH-G---

Frequencies

CTAF (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
CTAF122.9GILLIAM - MC CONNELL AIRFIELD-CTAF-

Airport Remarks

  • PRVDD VFR. RITE TFC RWY 31.
  • 80+ FT TREES NORTH, SOUTH, & EAST OF ARPT.
  • TURF AREA MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • HELS SHOULD LAND ON GRASS AREA SE OF THE COMPASS ROSE ADJ TO RWY 31 NRS.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
  • DUE TO CONST AND RESIDENTIAL USE MEN AND EQPT ON AND INVOF ARPT AND VEHICULAR TFC XNG ACFT MOV AREAS.
  • CK FOR HGR AVBL.
  • DAY PHONE 910-695-5216.
  • RWY 13 HAS 27 FT TREES 0-200 FT FM THLD OFFSET 86 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN AND 40 FT TREES 72 FT FM THLD OFFSET 100 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • RWY 31 HAS 44 FT TREES 161 FT FM THLD OFFSET 80 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN AND 46 FT TREES 0-200 FT FM THLD OFFSET 70 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • RY 31 DSPLCD THLD MKD WITH 4 FT WIDE WHITE STRIPE.
  • RWY 31 AT DSPLCD THR 1:1 DUE TO 57 FT TREES 293 FT FM END OFFSET 63 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN.

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KBQ1 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

Gilliam-McConnell Airfield (KBQ1) is a privately owned airport open to the public located in Carthage, North Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 445 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 35.3417°N, 79.4369°W.

Runways

Gilliam-McConnell Airfield has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 2,538 feet by 36 feet with a asph-g surface.

Communications & Operations

Gilliam-McConnell Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 1 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near Gilliam-McConnell Airfield, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KBQ1?

KBQ1 is the ICAO identifier for Gilliam-McConnell Airfield, a public-use airport located in Carthage, North Carolina, United States.

How many runways does Gilliam-McConnell Airfield have?

Gilliam-McConnell Airfield (KBQ1) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KBQ1?

The field elevation of Gilliam-McConnell Airfield is 445 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KBQ1?

No fuel types are currently listed for Gilliam-McConnell Airfield. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What is the longest runway at KBQ1?

The longest runway at Gilliam-McConnell Airfield is 2,538 feet long.

How do I access complete data for KBQ1?

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Where is Gilliam-McConnell Airfield located?

Gilliam-McConnell Airfield (KBQ1) is located in Carthage, North Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 445 ft MSL.

Does KBQ1 have weather cameras?

KBQ1 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Jun 18, 09:57 PM UTC