Thomson-McDuffie County Airport
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 12h 50m 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 Thomson-McDuffie County Airport
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is a small airport in Thomson, United States (ICAO KHQU). It sits at an elevation of 501 ft (153 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,514 ft / 1,681 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Carpenter Airport (0GE7), about 7.2 nm to the e.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live weather
KHQUNOTAMs
KHQUReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 / 28 | 5,514 ft / 1,681 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | AUGUSTA APP/DEP | 126.800 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 120.625 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 10 of 11 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thomson-McDuffie County Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport?
The ICAO code for Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is KHQU.
Where is Thomson-McDuffie County Airport located?
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is small airport located in Thomson, United States, at an elevation of 501 ft (153 m).
How many runways does Thomson-McDuffie County Airport have?
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,514 ft / 1,681 m.
What time zone is Thomson-McDuffie County Airport in?
Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Thomson-McDuffie County Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is approximately 6.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Thomson-McDuffie County Airport?
The nearest airport to Thomson-McDuffie County Airport is Carpenter Airport (0GE7), about 7.2 nm to the e, followed by Leitner Airstrip and Prater Ranch Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Thomson-McDuffie County Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.