Medium airport · Richlands, United States
Albert J Ellis Airport
Albert J Ellis Airport is a medium airport serving Richlands, United States. Its IATA code is OAJ. Its ICAO code is KOAJ. It has 1 runway, longest 7,100 ft (ASP). Elevation 94 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Richlands, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | OAJ |
| ICAO code | KOAJ |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,100 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 94 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 34.8292° N, 77.6121° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
Opening on February 15, 1971, the airport is used by general aviation, the military and two commercial airlines, American Eagle and Delta Connection. On August 30, 2006, Delta Air Lines announced new service from the airport to Atlanta, Georgia, operated by Delta Connection carrier ExpressJet Airlines, starting on December 11, 2006. Delta began operating B-717 aircraft on the OAJ-ATL route on August 28, 2016.
Official website: https://flyoaj.com/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Albert J Ellis Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Hammocks Beach State Park · United States · 29.8 miles away
- Cliffs of the Neuse State Park · United States · 32.2 miles away
- Lea Island State Natural Area · United States · 35.5 miles away
- Tryon Palace [ 33 ] [ 34 ] · United States · 37.4 miles away
- Moores Creek National Battlefield · United States · 38.2 miles away
- Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area · United States · 45.2 miles away
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36.4 miles awaySeymour Johnson Air Force Base
40.4 miles awayWilmington International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Albert J Ellis Airport?
Albert J Ellis Airport — its IATA code is OAJ and its ICAO code is KOAJ.
Where is Albert J Ellis Airport located?
Albert J Ellis Airport serves Richlands, United States. Its coordinates are 34.8292° N, 77.6121° W.
What is the history of Albert J Ellis Airport?
Opening on February 15, 1971, the airport is used by general aviation, the military and two commercial airlines, American Eagle and Delta Connection. On August 30, 2006, Delta Air Lines announced new service from the airport to Atlanta, Georgia, operated by Delta Connection carrier ExpressJet Airlines, starting on December 11, 2006.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20709
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_J._Ellis_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.