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Small airport

Ashe County Airport

ICAO KGEVLocal GEV🇺🇸 Jefferson
Coordinates
36.4324°N, 81.4185°W
Elevation
3,180 ft (969 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:32
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
19:56
Civil dusk
20:22

About 12h 58m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Ashe County Airport

Ashe County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport in Ashe County, North Carolina, United States. It is located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Jefferson, North Carolina. This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. It was activated in August 1977, and runs 24/7, except on Christmas day and Thanksgiving.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

KGEV

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NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 285,002 ft / 1,525 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DATLANTA APP/DEP125.150 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3120.675 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ashe County Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ashe County Airport?

The ICAO code for Ashe County Airport is KGEV.

Where is Ashe County Airport located?

Ashe County Airport is small airport located in Jefferson, United States, at an elevation of 3,180 ft (969 m).

How many runways does Ashe County Airport have?

Ashe County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,002 ft / 1,525 m.

What time zone is Ashe County Airport in?

Ashe County Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ashe County Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ashe County Airport is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ashe County Airport?

The nearest airport to Ashe County Airport is Skyland Airport (NC50), about 3.2 nm to the ene, followed by Mouse and Snake Ranch Airport and Maxwell Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ashe County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.