HQU Airport Information
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Thomson McDuffie-Regional Airport Information
Address:
454 John T. Lane Road
Thomson, Georgia 30824
Phone: (706) 595-1300
Fax: (706) 595-4685
E-mail: info@spirit-aviation.com
AWOS Frequency – 120.625 (706) 597-9801
UNICOM - 122.8
ILS RWY 10 – 110.75
NDB (AQ)- 341
GPS VOR/DME 04ºW 498ft
113.9 – IRQ – 243.1º / 20.7mm
Aviation Fuel: JET-A 100LL AVGAS
24 Hour Self Service Fuel Full Service During Day Light Hours
Thomson McDuffie-Regional Airport Location
Lat/Long: 33-31-47.015N / 082-31-00.428W
Elevation: 498 ft. / 152m Variation: 04W From city: 4 miles N of THOMSON, GA;
20 mins to AUGUSTA; 30 mins to LAKE OCONEE
Airport Operation
Facility Use: Open to the public
Sectional Chart: ATLANTA
ARTCC: ATLANTA CENTER
FSS: MACON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION [1-800-WX-BRIEF]
NOTAMs Facility: MCN (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: Daylight Hours
Wind Indicator: lighted
Segmented Circle: yes
Lights: Lighted Runways and Taxiways
Beacon: white-green
Landing Fee: no
Airport Communication
CTAF: 122.8
GROUND CONTROL OUTLET: 121.725
WX AWOS-3: 120.625 (706-597-9801)
AUGUSTA APPROACH: 126.8 [0600-2300]
AUGUSTA DEPARTURE: 126.8 [0600-2300]
APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY ATLANTA ARTCC ON FREQS 128.1/323.0 (AUGUSTA RCAG) WHEN AUGUSTA APCH CTL CLSD.
Nearby Radio Navigation Aids
| VOR radial/distance | VOR name | Freq | Var |
| IRQr243/20.7 | COLLIERS VORTAC | 113.90 | 04W |
| NDB name | Hdg/Dist | Freq | Var | ID |
| THOMSON-MCDUFFIE | at field | 333 | 04W | HQU …. –.- ..- |
| WASHINGTON/WILKES COUNTY | 138/20.9 | 435 | 03W | IIY .. .. -.– |
| EMORY | 283/26.3 | 385 | 04W | EMR . — .-. |
| KAOLIN | 028/37.5 | 212 | 03W | OKZ — -.- –.. |
| BURKE COUNTY | 323/38.9 | 356 | 04W | BXG -… -..- –. |
| CULVR | 059/39.4 | 380 | 04W | UMB ..- — -… |
Thomson McDuffie-Regional Airport Services
Fuel available: JET-A 100LL
Parking: hangars
Aircraft Maintenance
Airframe Service
Powerplant Service
Turbine and Jet Service (no overhauls)
Oxygen Available
Air Conditioning Service
Lav Service
GPU
Avionics
Forklift – Loading & Unloading Freight
Thomson McDuffie-Regional Airport Runway Information
Runway: 10/28
Dimensions: 5503 x 100 ft.
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Runway edge lights: HIRL
Traffic Pattern: Left
| RUNWAY 10 | RUNWAY 28 | |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading: | 097 Magnetic, 093 True | 277 Magnetic, 273 True |
| Markings: | Non-Precision Instrument | Non-Precision Instrument |
| Markings Condition: | Good | Good |
| Latitude: | 33-31-48.159N | 33-31-45.870N |
| Longitude: | 082-31-29.952W | 082-30-30.903W |
| Threshold Crossing Height: | 52 ft. AGL | 28 ft. AGL |
| Visual Glide Path Angle | 3.00 degrees | 3.00 degrees |
| Visual Slope Indicator | 2-light PAPI on left | 2-light PAPI on left |
| Touchdown Point | Yes | Yes |
| TD Elevation | 468.0 ft | 498.0 ft |
Airport Inspection Services
Inspected by: State of Georgia aeronautical personnel
Federal agreements:
- National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)
- Grant agreements under FAAP/ADAP/AIP
- Assurances pursuant to Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
Airport Operational Statistics
Aircraft operations: average 66/day 50% transient general aviation 50% local general aviation
Executive Terminal Services
Special Airport rate at Holiday Inn Express, 1 mile from Airport.
- Catering & Ice
- Crew Car
- Rental Cars
- Pilots Lounge
- Pilots Snooze Rooms/Showers
- Conference Room
- Flight-Planning Room
- Lav Service
- GPU
- Maintenance
- Annuals
- Avionics
- Quick Turns – Easy Access
Rental Car
We have a special, discounted rate available with Enterprise Rental Car. Cars can be made available to you at our facilities, if you make advance arrangements. Please call us at 706-595-1300 to learn more or schedule your rental car here today.
