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Small airport

Thomson-McDuffie County Airport

ICAO KHQULocal HQU🇺🇸 Thomson
Coordinates
33.5297°N, 82.5165°W
Elevation
501 ft (153 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
6.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
20:41
Civil dusk
21:09

About 14h 8m 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

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 285,514 ft / 1,681 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAUGUSTA APP/DEP126.800 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3120.625 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Thomson-McDuffie County Airport.

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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.