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Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

IATA USAICAO KJQFLocal JQF🇺🇸 Concord
Coordinates
35.3878°N, 80.7091°W
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
8.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
20:39
Civil dusk
21:08

About 14h 19m 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 Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport

Concord–Padgett Regional Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located 7 nmi west of the central business district of Concord, a city in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, it is classified as a reliever airport for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KJQF

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 207,402 ft / 2,256 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (6)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCHARLOTTE APP/DEP128.320 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3133.675 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL118.550 MHz
GNDGND121.850 MHz
TWRFAA CONTRACT TWR134.650 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.950 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.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA CClass BControlled3600 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CHARLOTTE CLASS B AREA IClass BControlled6000 ft MSL10000 ft MSL
CONCORD CLASS DClass DControlledGND3200 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,198 ft719 ft
Bank of America Financial Center869 ft807 ft
Truist Center656 ft873 ft
One Wells Fargo630 ft725 ft
Obstacle591 ft807 ft
Obstacle535 ft791 ft
Obstacle459 ft745 ft
Museum Tower456 ft781 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Concord-Padgett Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is KJQF, and its IATA code is USA.

Where is Concord-Padgett Regional Airport located?

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is medium airport located in Concord, United States, at an elevation of 705 ft (215 m).

How many runways does Concord-Padgett Regional Airport have?

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,402 ft / 2,256 m.

What time zone is Concord-Padgett Regional Airport in?

Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is approximately 8.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Concord-Padgett Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is Bradford Field Airport (NC05), about 4.3 nm to the wnw, followed by Buffalo Creek Airport and Mc Cachren Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Concord-Padgett Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.