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{{Infobox
| name = Auburn University Regional Airport
| nativename = {{smaller|Robert G. Pitts Field}} | image = Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport.jpg
| caption = [[National Agriculture Imagery Program|NAIP]] aerial image, 2006
| IATA = AUO
| ICAO = KAUO
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| location = [[Auburn, Alabama]]
| elevation-f = 777
| coordinates = {{coord|32|36|54|N|085|26|02|W|type:airport_region:US}}▼
| website = [http://www.auoairport.com/ www.AUOairport.com]
▲| coordinates = {{coord|32|36|54|N|085|26|02|W|
| r1-number = 11/29▼
| pushpin_map = USA Alabama#USA
| r1-length-f = 4,000▼
| pushpin_mapsize = 150
| r1-length-m = 1,219▼
| pushpin_map_caption = Location of airport in Alabama
| r1-surface = [[Asphalt]]▼
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| pushpin_label_position = left
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| r2-surface = Asphalt
| stat-year =
| stat1-header = Aircraft operations
| stat1-data =
| stat2-header = Based aircraft
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| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name="FAA">{{FAA-airport|ID=AUO|use=PU|own=PU|site=00146.*A}}
[[USDOT]]<ref>[http://www.transtats.bts.gov/airports.asp?pn=1&Airport=AUO&Airport_Name=Auburn,%20AL:%20Auburn%20University%20Regional&carrier=FACTS Auburn University Regional Airport transportation statistics]. US Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2017.</ref>
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▲[[Image:Auburn University Regional Airport 2.jpg|thumb|The airport was upgraded in 2010]]
▲[[Image:AUO logo.png|thumb|Former airport logo]]
'''Auburn University Regional Airport'''
{{cite web
| url = http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx
| title = IATA Airport Code Search (AUO: Auburn-Opelika)
| publisher = [[International Air Transport Association]]
| access-date = July 20, 2013
}}
</ref>|KAUO|AUO}} is a public use [[airport]] located two [[nautical mile]]s (4 [[kilometre|km]]) east of the [[central business district]] of [[Auburn, Alabama|Auburn]], a city in [[Lee County, Alabama]], United States.<ref name="FAA" /> The airport is owned by [[Auburn University]]<ref name="FAA" /> and was formerly known as '''Auburn–Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport'''. It is included in the [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015, which [[FAA airport categories|categorized]] it as a ''[[general aviation]]'' facility.<ref>
{{cite web
|url=http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/media/2011/npias_2011_appA.pdf
|title=2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A
|format=[[PDF]], 2.03 MB
|work=National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems
|publisher=Federal Aviation Administration
|date=October 4, 2010
|url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927084535/http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/media/2011/npias_2011_appA.pdf
|archive-date=September 27, 2012
}}
</ref>
The airport offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. The closest airport of significance outside
== History ==
In its earliest days, the airport was nothing more than a grass field.
When first constructed in 1930, the Auburn–Opelika Airport was a private airfield built to serve the sister cities of [[Auburn, Alabama|Auburn]] and [[Opelika, Alabama|Opelika]] located in [[Lee County, Alabama|Lee County]], [[Alabama]]. It was also intended to serve the [[Alabama Polytechnic Institute|Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API)]], later renamed Auburn University. Over the next decade, the airport would go from a private airfield, to a stop along the [[United States Postal Service|mail route]] for the [[Civil Aeronautics Administration (United States)|Civil Aeronautics Administration]], and eventually become a [[pilot training|training]] ground for the [[U.S. Military]].
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Over the next several decades, many improvements would be made to the airport, making it a standard of excellence in the [[general aviation]] field. A new [[airport terminal|terminal]] and administration building was constructed in 1950 consisting of both enclosed and open [[flight deck]]s, a [[restaurant]], flight ready rooms, [[classroom]]s, and operations offices with local, state, and federal funds. Also in the 1950s, [[Medium Intensity Runway Lights]] were installed, [[runways]] were resealed, and an [[access road]] to Glenn Avenue was constructed. ▼
▲Over the next several decades, many improvements
[[Image:RobertGPittsFBO.jpg|thumb|The old FBO]]▼
The 1960s continued to see major improvements to the airport; [[Pavement (material)|pavement]] for aircraft parking was completed along with the reconstruction of the 18/36 and 11/29 runways and [[taxiway]]s. During the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s a concentrated effort was made to acquire the land and funding for the 18/36 runway extension. In addition, renovations and several improvements were made to the airport facilities, updating them to modern standards. ▼
In January 2002, the ribbon cutting ceremony was held to open the {{convert|1332|ft|m|sing=on}} runway extension. The runway was extended from {{convert|3933|ft|m}} to {{convert|5265|ft|m}} and was widened from {{convert|75|ft|m}} to {{convert|100|ft|m}}. ▼
▲The 1960s continued to see major improvements to the airport; [[Pavement (material)|pavement]] for aircraft parking was completed along with the reconstruction of the 18/36 and 11/29 runways and [[taxiway]]s. During the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s a concentrated effort was made to acquire the land and funding for the 18/36 runway extension.
As of August 2006, the [[Federal Aviation Administration]] gave clearance for the installation of a [[Instrument Landing System|glideslope antenna]] and [[Approach Lighting System|approach lighting system]] (MALSF) for runway 36. These improvements were completed in late 2007. Plans are being made for extensive crack repair, pavement rehab, and painting of runway 11/29, along with minor crack repair and repainting of runway 18/36. ▼
▲In January 2002,
Site prep work for four hangars, a new ramp area, and a new terminal was started in January 2008.<ref>Stallcup, Katie [http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/article/airport_director_plans_progressing/6850/ Airport Director: Plans progressing] ''Opelika-Auburn News'' February 20, 2008 Accessed March 2, 2008</ref> These improvements will help the airport provide better service the large crowds of people who fly in to attend [[college football]] games at Auburn University.▼
▲As of August 2006, the [[Federal Aviation Administration]] gave clearance for the installation of a [[Instrument Landing System|glideslope antenna]] and [[Approach Lighting System|approach lighting system]] (MALSF) for runway 36. These improvements were completed in late 2007. Plans are being made for extensive crack repair, pavement rehab, and painting of runway 11/29, along with minor crack repair and repainting of runway 18/36.
In November 2009, the Auburn University Board of Trustees voted to rename the Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport as the Auburn University Regional Airport with the Robert G. Pitts Field.<ref>[http://www2.oanow.com/oan/news/local/article/trustees_ok_dual_degree_program/106968/ Trustees OK dual degree program]</ref>▼
▲Site prep work for four hangars, a new ramp area, and a new terminal was started in January 2008.<ref>Stallcup, Katie. [https://archive.today/20120905105041/http://www.oanow.com/oan/news/local/article/airport_director_plans_progressing/6850/ Airport Director: Plans progressing]. ''Opelika-Auburn News''. February 20, 2008. Accessed March 2, 2008.</ref> These improvements will help the airport provide better service for the large crowds of people who fly in to attend [[college football]] games at Auburn University.
▲In November 2009, the Auburn University Board of Trustees voted to rename the Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport as the Auburn University Regional Airport with the Robert G. Pitts Field.<ref>[https://archive.today/20120307131632/http://www2.oanow.com/oan/news/local/article/trustees_ok_dual_degree_program/106968/ Trustees OK dual degree program]. ''Opelika-Auburn News''.</ref>
A new terminal was dedicated in September, 2010.
[[Image:KAUO C172.JPG|left|thumb|One of eleven [[Cessna 172]] Skyhawks operated by Auburn University's Department of Aviation Management]]▼
In July, 2018, the old FBO (serving as the flight education building) was demolished shortly before the newly constructed Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building was dedicated and opened. That same year, the WWII era hangar and maintenance facilities were demolished and taxiway A, parallel to Runway 18/36, was shifted further west to meet FAA design standards.
== Facilities ==▼
The [[Fixed Base Operator|FBO]] at the Auburn University Regional Airport is staffed from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time (-5, -6[[Zulu time|z]]) weekdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekends. Fuel services are available during this time, as are use of the FBO and airport facilities. Terminal Procedures, IFR Charts, Log Books, and similar pilot supplies can all be purchased inside the terminal building. There are additional charges or "call fees" for after hours assistance for fuel or supplies. Services include WSI weather, courtesy cars, aircraft maintenance, oxygen, nitrogen, GPU availability, vending, cable TV, computer workstations, wired and wireless Internet, and LAV service.▼
▲== Facilities and aircraft ==
Auburn University Regional Airport covers an area of 423 [[acre]]s (171 [[hectare|ha]]) at an [[elevation]] of 777 feet (237 m) above [[mean sea level]]. It has two [[runway]]s with [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]] surfaces: 18/36 is 5,264 by 100 feet (1,604 x 30 m) and 11/29 is 4,000 by 75 feet (1,219 x 23 m).<ref name="FAA" />
For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2021, the airport had 110,422 aircraft operations, an average of 302 per day: 96% [[general aviation]], 4% [[air taxi]], and <1% [[military aviation|military]].
At that time there were 119 aircraft based at this airport: 93 single-[[aircraft engine|engine]], 22 multi-engine, and 4 [[jet aircraft|jet]].<ref name="FAA" />
▲The [[Fixed Base Operator|FBO]] at the Auburn University Regional Airport is staffed from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time (-5, -6[[Zulu time|z]]) weekdays, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekends. Fuel services are available during this time, as are use of the FBO and airport facilities
Maintenance is available during normal working hours, from 7 AM to 4 PM local time. AUO's four mechanics, three of whom have their Inspection Authorization License (IA), can service most all single engine, twin engine, and turbo-prop aircraft, but provide only minor powerplant and airframe service. After hours and weekend service is available on demand at a rate of time and a half.
== Pilot information ==
▲[[
'''Navaids'''
* TGE 117.3 055 14.4 nm to field
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* LOC IAUO 110.1
'''Airport
* CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0
* WX AWOS-3: 132.575 (334-821-4932)
* ATLANTA
* ATLANTA
* APP/P DEP/P: 125.5 (6999 &
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'''General
* Available
** 100LL
** Jet-A
* Parking
* MINOR
**Airframe
**Powerplant
==See also==
* [[List of airports in Alabama]]
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* [http://www.auoairport.com/ Auburn University Regional Airport], official site
* [http://msrmaps.com/map.aspx?t=1&s=12&lat=32.6151&lon=-85.434&w=500&h=500&lp=---+None+--- Aerial image as of March 1997] from [[USGS]] ''[[The National Map]]''
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* {{FAA-procedures|AUO}}
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