FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012
Location
| FAA Identifier: | LHW |
| Lat/Long: | 31-53-17.9015N / 081-33-41.8351W 31-53.298358N / 081-33.697252W 31.8883060 / -81.5616209 (estimated) |
| Elevation: | 48 ft. / 15 m (estimated) |
| Variation: | 04W (1985) |
| Time zone: | UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time) |
| Zip code: | 31313 |
Airport Operations
| Airport use: | Open to the public |
| Sectional chart: | JACKSONVILLE |
| Control tower: | yes |
| ARTCC: | JACKSONVILLE CENTER |
| FSS: | HUNTER AAF FLIGHT SERVICE STATION FSS-MACON MCN-NOTAM LHW. |
| NOTAMs facility: | LHW (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | MON-FRI 0700-1900, ALL SAT- SUN 0800-1700 TWR WILL OPEN FOR JOSAC MISSIONS, DSN870-3010/2133. WHEN BASE OPS CLSD, CTC HUNTER BASE OPS DSN 729-5110, SEE FLIP AP/1 FLT HAZ AND SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK. |
| Wind indicator: | lighted |
| Segmented circle: | yes |
| Lights: | DUSK-DAWN WHEN TWR & MARNE RDO BOTH CLSD, ACTIVATE - HIRL, PAPI, ODAL RY 33R; HIRL, PAPI RY 06L; TWY 'A', 'B' & 'C' - CTAF. |
| Beacon: | white-white-green (lighted military airport) |
Airport Communications
| CTAF: | 126.25 |
| ATIS: | 118.475 [1230-0400Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL.] |
| WRIGHT GROUND: | 121.7 273.575 [1230-0400Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL. WHEN TWR CLSD MNT, CTAF 126.25 ALTN 269. 275.] |
| WRIGHT TOWER: | 126.25 269.275 [1230-0400Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL. WHEN TWR CLSD MNT, CTAF 126.25 ALTN 269. 275.] |
| SAVANNAH APPROACH: | 120.4 |
| SAVANNAH DEPARTURE: | 120.4 |
| BASE-OPS-PTD: | 276.025 |
| EMERG: | 243.0 |
| GCA: | 134.65 280.9 |
| MARNE RDO/FLT FLW: | 127.35 279.625 41.3FM |
- WRIGHT FLIGHT FOLLOWING: CALL-VICTORY.
- VFR ADVISORY SVC OPERATES 0600-2400 MON-FRI EXC HOL.
- APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ON FREQS 120.85/322.5 (SAVANNAH RCAG) WHEN SAVANNAH APCH CTL CLOSED.
- OPR H24.
- TWR WILL OPEN FOR JOSAC MISSIONS. DSN 870-3610/2133. WHEN BASE OPS CLSD, CTC HUNTER BASE OPS DSN 729-5110. SEE FLIP AP/1 FLT HAZ AND SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
| SVNr253/22.7 | | HUNTER VOR/DME | | 111.60 | | 02W |
| SAVr236/24.1 | | SAVANNAH VORTAC | | 115.95 | | 06W |
| NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
| MC INTOSH | | 327/4.3 | | 263 | | 04W | | MOQ | -- --- --.- |
| CLAXTON | | 143/24.6 | | 395 | | 04W | | CWV | -.-. .-- ...- |
| SLOVER | | 043/26.1 | | 340 | | 04W | | JES | .--- . ... |
| PRISON | | 112/31.7 | | 424 | | 03W | | RVJ | .-. ...- .--- |
| METTER | | 141/39.3 | | 432 | | 03W | | MHP | -- .... .--. |
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | 100LL JET-A |
| Parking: | hangars and tiedowns |
Runway Information
Runway 6L/24R
| Dimensions: | 5007 x 150 ft. / 1526 x 46 m |
| Surface: | asphalt, in good condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | |
| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 6L | | RUNWAY 24R |
| Latitude: | 31-53.054883N | | 31-53.579717N |
| Longitude: | 081-34.272983W | | 081-33.525583W |
| Elevation: | 43.1 ft. | | 34.2 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | right RIGHT TFC RY 06L CATS B C D & E. | | left |
| Runway heading: | 055 magnetic, 051 true | | 235 magnetic, 231 true |
| Markings: | nonprecision, in good condition | | nonprecision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | 67 ft. trees, 1200 ft. from runway, 350 ft. left of centerline, 14:1 slope to clear +3 FT BRUSH 100 FT-200 FT FM RY END, 100 FT-250 FT LEFT. | | 10 ft. trees, 201 ft. from runway, 250 ft. right of centerline +6 FT-10 FT TREES 0 FT-200 FT FM RY END, 220 FT-250 FT RIGHT. |
Runway 15L/33R
| Dimensions: | 5001 x 150 ft. / 1524 x 46 m |
| Surface: | asphalt, in fair condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | |
| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| Runway edge markings: | RY MARKINGS FADED. |
| RUNWAY 15L | | RUNWAY 33R |
| Latitude: | 31-53.661703N | | 31-53.024855N |
| Longitude: | 081-33.818912W | | 081-33.204593W |
| Elevation: | 38.8 ft. | | 33.2 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 145 magnetic, 141 true | | 325 magnetic, 321 true |
| Markings: | nonprecision, in poor condition | | nonprecision, in poor condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| Approach lights: | | | ODALS: omnidirectional approach lighting system |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | 10 ft. trees, 201 ft. from runway, 270 ft. left of centerline +1 FT-2 FT BERM 50 FT-200 FT FM RY END, 150 FT-250 FT RIGHT; + 3 FT-6 FT BRUSH 50 FT-200 FT FM RY END, 150 FT-500 FT LEFT. | | 40 ft. trees, 420 ft. from runway, 550 ft. right of centerline, 5:1 slope to clear +3 FT BRUSH 0 FT-200 FT FM RY ENDR, 240 FT-250 FT RIGHT; +3 FT-4 FT BRUSH 0 FT-200 FT FM RY END, 250 FT-500 FT LEFT. |
Runway 6R/24L
| Dimensions: | 2610 x 100 ft. / 796 x 30 m |
| Surface: | asphalt, in fair condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | |
| Operational restrictions: | RY CLSD TO FIXED WING AIRCRAFT. |
| RUNWAY 6R | | RUNWAY 24L |
| Latitude: | 31-53.118800N | | 31-53.392333N |
| Longitude: | 081-34.061067W | | 081-33.671617W |
| Elevation: | 40.7 ft. | | 38.4 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 055 magnetic, 051 true | | 235 magnetic, 231 true |
| Markings: | basic, in fair condition | | basic, in fair condition |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | 60 ft. trees, 1140 ft. from runway, 200 ft. right of centerline, 15:1 slope to clear | | 43 ft. trees, 1680 ft. from runway, 270 ft. left of centerline, 34:1 slope to clear |
Runway 15R/33L
| Dimensions: | 2520 x 100 ft. / 768 x 30 m |
| Surface: | asphalt, in fair condition |
| Weight bearing capacity: | |
| Gradient: | NW. |
| Operational restrictions: | RY CLSD TO FIXED WING AIRCRAFT. |
| RUNWAY 15R | | RUNWAY 33L |
| Latitude: | 31-53.376317N | | 31-53.055483N |
| Longitude: | 081-33.643633W | | 081-33.334033W |
| Elevation: | 38.0 ft. | | 31.4 ft. |
| Gradient: | | | 0.3% UP |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 145 magnetic, 141 true | | 325 magnetic, 321 true |
| Markings: | basic, in fair condition | | basic, in fair condition |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Obstructions: | trees | | 66 ft. trees, 1520 ft. from runway, 250 ft. left of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear |
Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records
| Ownership: | U.S. Army |
| Owner: | US ARMY ATCA-ASO CAMERON STATION ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 |
| Manager: | JOEY BROWN P.O. BOX 829 HINESVILLE, GA 03150 Phone 912-877-4359 LIBERTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR. |
Airport Operational Statistics
| Aircraft based on the field: | | 15 | | Single engine airplanes: | | 14 | | Helicopters: | | 1 |
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| Aircraft operations: avg 109/week * | | 48% | local general aviation | | 42% | transient general aviation | | 11% | military | | * for 12-month period ending 11 May 2009 | |
Additional Remarks
| - | FUEL: J8 AVBL FBO, C912-877-4359 (NC 100LL) 1300-0600Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL, OT 24 HR PPR. TRAN FUEL PPR, CTC BASE OPS DSN 475-3065/66. |
| - | TFC PAT: RGT TFC RWY 06L CAT B, C, D AND E. |
| - | CAUTION: EXTV R/W TRNG MIN LGT SS-SR. CTC TWR PRIOR TO ENTERING CLASS D AIRSPACE. R3005 1.4 NM NW OF AFLD. DEER AND PIG HAZ. |
| - | MISC: NO SKID EQPT ACFT PERMS ON BLACK ASPHALT APN S OF TWY 'B' AND 'C'. WX OBSERVER AVBL 1130-0400Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL. DSN 475-3147 OR 28 OWS DSN 965-0939, C803-895-0939. FOR RNG INFO MNT 239.025. CLASS D AIRSPACE EFF 1230-0400Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL, OT CLASS G. |
| - | MISC: MOORING/TIE-DOWN STRAPS NOT AVBL. TREES RSTD VIS FR NE THRU SE AND NW TO 3/4 SM. TREES RSTD VIS SW TO 1/4 SM. |
| - | RSTD: AVIATORS BRIEFED IN THE LAST 6 MOS MAY RECEIVE A TELEPHONIC UP-DATE BRIEFING. CTC, HUNTER AAF OPS DSN 729-2523/6207. 1200-0100Z++ MON-FRI. |
| - | CIVILIAN FBO PH#'S 912-877-4364 & 912877-4359. |
| - | RMKS-MISC: AUTO AN/FMQ-19 IN USE LCTD 1000 FT SOUTH OF MID FLD RY 06L, AUGMENTED DURING AIRFIELD OPERATING HRS OR WHEN ATC/WX PERD\SONNEL SUSPECT UNREL OBSN. AUTO OBSN WHEN TWR CLSD. |
| - | RMKS-MISC: ASOS OBSN AVBL 24/7 AT DSN 475-3087 C912-435-3087. KSVN FORECASTER AVBL 24/7 DSN729-5467, C912-315-5467 OR 26 OWS DSN781-1220, C318-456-1220 |
| - | CAUTION: RYS 15R-33L CLSD TO F/W TKOF AND LDG. RYS 6R-24L CLSD TO F/W TKOF AND LDG. |
| - | RSTD: SKID RUN-ON LDG RSTD TO RWY 15R-33L, 06R-24L. R/W ACFT PILOTS PLANNING TO CONDUCT OPR WITHIN R3005 MUST RCV A RNG BRIEFING PRIOR TO ANY OPR. BRIEFING SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED AT LEAST 4 HRS PRIOR TO FLT ON THE RESERVATION. |
| - | RSTD: RY 15R-33L, RY 06L-24R CLSD TO F/W TKOF AND LDG. TWY D AND E NON-MOVEMENT AREAS CLSD TO F/W, R/W USE WITH PRIOR APPROVAL. ALL MIL PPR AND MIL TRAN ACFT, CTC BASE OPS DSN 475-3066/65, C912-435-3065/66. |
| - | CAUTION: ANT 5FT HI 300 FT FR APCH END RY 33R LGTD. EXP HI PERS/EQPT ACT BTN HGR AND TRAN RAMP. LGTD ANT 120 FT 1/4 NM SW OF AFLD. |
| - | NS ABTMT: NO OVFT OF CANTONMENT AREA OR CITY OF HINESVILLE BELOW 1000 FT AGL. |
Instrument Procedures
NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight. FAA instrument procedures published for use between 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 06L | |
download (271KB) |
| RNAV (GPS) RWY 33R | |
download (270KB) |
| NDB RWY 33R | |
download (325KB) |
| NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply | |
download (28KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download (99KB) |
Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:
KSVN - Hunter Army Airfield (22 nm E)
KSAV - Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (23 nm NE)
KCWV - Claxton-Evans County Airport (24 nm NW)
KJES - Jesup-Wayne County Airport (26 nm SW)
KRVJ - Swinton Smith Field at Reidsville Municipal Airport (32 nm W)
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Times for 12-Feb-2012
| | Local (UTC-5) | | Zulu (UTC) |
| Morning civil twilight | | 06:47 | | 11:47 |
| Sunrise | | 07:12 | | 12:12 |
| Sunset | | 18:09 | | 23:09 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 18:34 | | 23:34 |
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| Current date and time |
| Zulu (UTC) | 12-Feb-2012 12:49:45 |
| Local (UTC-5) | 12-Feb-2012 07:49:45 |
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| METAR |
| KLHW | 121155Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP267 T10451129 11008 21045 51018
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| TAF |
KSVN 22nm E | 1207/1305 31012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS BECMG 1207/1208 31010G15KT 9999 SKC QNH3019INS BECMG 1222/1223 31009KT 9999 SKC QNH3032INS T09/1221Z TM05/1212Z AMD 120725 LIMITED METWATCH 1207 TIL 1304
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KSAV 23nm NE | 121120Z 1212/1312 30007KT P6SM SKC FM130000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
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