Airport code
OAJ — Albert J Ellis Airport
OAJ is the IATA code for Albert J Ellis Airport, an airport serving Richlands, United States. Its ICAO code is KOAJ, and it operates in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 34.8292, -77.6121 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 94 ft (29 m).
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About Albert J Ellis Airport
Albert J. Ellis Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Onslow County, North Carolina, United States. It is located in Richlands, 10 nautical miles (19 km) northwest of the central business district of Jacksonville and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The airport has a single runway and three gates. Opening on February 15, 1971, the airport is used by general aviation, the military and two commercial airlines, American Eagle and Delta Connection.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | OAJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KOAJ |
| Airport name | Albert J Ellis Airport |
| City | Richlands |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/New_York (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 34.8292 |
| Longitude | -77.6121 |
| Elevation | 94 ft (29 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,100 ft (2,164 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Albert J Ellis Airport?
The IATA code for Albert J Ellis Airport is OAJ.
What is the ICAO code for Albert J Ellis Airport?
The ICAO code for Albert J Ellis Airport is KOAJ.
Where is OAJ airport located?
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is located in Richlands, United States.
What time zone is OAJ in?
Albert J Ellis Airport operates in the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to OAJ?
The nearest airport to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern, about 59 km away.
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