HQU Airport Information

Spirit Aviation is the premier home for aviation services in the CSRA, Augusta, Thomson and Reynolds Plantation/Lake Oconee Resort areas. Learn more about us below.

Thomson McDuffie-Regional Airport Information 

Address:
454 John T. Lane Road
Thomson, Georgia 30824

Phone: (706) 595-1300
Fax: (706) 595-4685
E-mail: [email protected]

AWOS Frequency – 120.625 (706) 597-9801
UNICOM
– 122.8
ILS RWY
10 – 110.75
NDB
(AA)- 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 8:00 am – 5:00pm

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 Operations

Airport Information at SkyVector.com
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: Daily 8:00am to 5:00pm
Wind Indicator: Lighted
Segmented Circle: Yes
Lights: Lighted Runways and Taxiways
Beacon: White-Green
Landing Fee: Yes

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.

Remote Communication with Augusta Approach on 124.45

Nearby Radio Navigation Aids

VOR radial/distanceVOR nameFreqVar
IRQr243/20.7COLLIERS VORTAC113.9004W
NDB nameHdg/DistFreqVarID
THOMSON-MCDUFFIEat field33304WHQU …. –.- ..-
WASHINGTON/WILKES COUNTY138/20.943503WIIY .. .. -.–
EMORY283/26.338504WEMR . — .-.
KAOLIN028/37.521203WOKZ — -.- –..
BURKE COUNTY323/38.935604WBXG -… -..- –.
CULVR059/39.438004WUMB ..- — -…

Thomson McDuffie-Regional Airport Services

Fuel available: Jet-A & 100LL
Parking: Hangars, Ramp

Aircraft Services   

Full Service & Self-Serve Fueling
Oxygen Service
Lav Service
GPU
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 10RUNWAY 28
Traffic Pattern:LeftLeft
Runway Heading:097 Magnetic, 093 True277 Magnetic, 273 True
Markings:Non-Precision InstrumentNon-Precision Instrument
Markings Condition:GoodGood
Latitude:33-31-48.159N33-31-45.870N
Longitude:082-31-29.952W082-30-30.903W
Threshold Crossing Height:52 ft. AGL28 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle3.00 degrees3.00 degrees
Visual Slope Indicator2-light PAPI on left2-light PAPI on left
Touchdown PointYesYes
TD Elevation468.0 ft498.0 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 

  • Catering & Ice
  • Crew Car
  • Rental Cars
  • Pilots Lounge
  • Conference Room
  • Flight-Planning Room
  • Lav Service
  • GPU
  • Quick Turns – Easy Access

Rental Car

We have a special, discounted rate available with HERTZ 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 arrange your rental car.

NOAA Weather

KHQU

Last Updated on Mar 18 2024, 1:50 pm EDT

Current Conditions: Mostly Cloudy

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Temp: 60°F

Wind: NW at 6mph

Humidity: 39%

Windchill: 60°F

Your 5-Day Forecast at a Glance

KHQU Metar

KHQU 181930Z AUTO 25006G15KT 10SM SCT032 BKN041 OVC050 17/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 T01721024