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KMQSAIRPORT

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON

COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania

660.2 ft MSL

1

Runway

6

Frequencies

9

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KMQS

FAA

MQS

Elevation

660.2 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

6

Tower

No

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

39.979, -75.865

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

660.2 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

CTAF

122.7 MHz

Fuel Types

100LL,A

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

NEW YORK

Coordinates

39.9790, -75.8655

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

0600-2200

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KMQS. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Chester County Airport facing North

Chester County Airport

North · Camera 1

0 NM away

Weather camera at Sky Manor Airport facing SouthWest

Sky Manor Airport

SouthWest · Camera 1

64 NM away

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
11/2911 / 295,400 ft100 ftASPHHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 30,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 48,000 lbs
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Frequencies

APCH (2)CD (1)CTAF (1)MQS AWOS-3 (1)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P124.35PHILADELPHIA INTL-APCH/P DEP/P-
APCH/P DEP/P319.15PHILADELPHIA INTL-APCH/P DEP/P-
CD/P125.6PHILADELPHIA INTL-CD/P-
CTAFXXX.XXXCHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSONDUSK-DAWN. ACTVT REIL RWY 11/29; HIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.-CTAF-
MQS AWOS-3XXX.XXX--MQS AWOS-3-
UNICOMXXX.XXXCHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON-UNICOM-

Airport Remarks

  • MIGRATORY BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFFECT, CTC AMGR CELL.
  • +164 FT WATER TWR 1343 FT FM RY 11 THR 1842 FT R MKD WITH STROBE LGT DALGT HRS; STD OBSTN LGT NGT HRS.
  • HELICOPTER OPS INVOF ARPT SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST OF RY 11 THLD.
  • HELICOPTER TRAFFIC REQUESTED TO LAND AND TKOF FM RY ONLY. HELICOPTER HOVER TAXIING, TKOFS, & LNDGS PROHIBITED FM TWY ALPHA.
  • HOVER TAXI ALONG TXY ALPHA PROHIBITED. WHEEL TAXI ON TXY OR HOVER FM RY TO RAMP SIDE PARKING SPOT BY CROSSING PERPENDICULAR TO ALPHA.
  • FOR CD CTC PHILADELPHIA APCH AT 800-354-9884.
  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT REIL RWY 11/29; HIRL RWY 11/29 - CTAF.
  • FOR SVC AFTER HRS CNT 610-384-9000
  • UNUSBL BYD 6 DEG LEFT OF CRS.

IFR Procedures

3 STARs, 2 Runway, 1 ILS, 2 Approaches, 1 Localizer

BUNTS3I29JIIMS4L29PAATS4R11

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KMQS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON (KMQS) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 660.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.9790°N, 75.8655°W.

Runways

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON has 1 runway. The longest runway (11/29) measures 5,400 feet by 100 feet with a asph surface.

Communications & Operations

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field. A total of 6 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON has 9 published instrument flight procedures, including 2 approaches, and 3 STARs (Standard Terminal Arrival Routes). These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON, 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 KMQS?

KMQS is the ICAO identifier for CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON, a public-use airport, located in COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania, United States.

How many runways does CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON have?

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON (KMQS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KMQS?

The field elevation of CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON is 660.2 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KMQS?

Yes, CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON offers 100LL,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at KMQS?

The longest runway at CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON is 5,400 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KMQS support?

The main runway at CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 30,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KMQS?

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Where is CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON located?

CHESTER COUNTY G O CARLSON (KMQS) is located in COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania, United States, at an elevation of 660.2 ft MSL.

Does KMQS have weather cameras?

KMQS 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 NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:12 AM UTC