Pickens County Airport

KLQK / LQK

Pickens, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 03:15 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
03:15Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
4kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
8,500ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.19
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLQK 160315Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN085 BKN100 BKN120 20/18 A3019 RMK AO2 T01970180

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,013ft
BKN 8,500ft AGL
BKN 10,000ft AGL
BKN 12,000ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,513ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,013ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,013ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.19 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.19 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,013 ft)
Pressure Alt
743 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,586 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.0°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LQK
05 ✈️
23

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 05
5,002 ft 100 ft ASP 43°
↑ 3.8kt ↔ 1.4kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Pickens County Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLQK
IATA Code: LQK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,013 ft MSL

Location

City: Pickens
Country: US
Latitude: 34.810001°
Longitude: -82.702904°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT6

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 5,002 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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• Instrument procedures
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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Pickens County Airport

Pickens County Airport (KLQK/LQK) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Pickens, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,013 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.