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| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name="FAA">{{FAA-airport|ID=AUO|use=PU|own=PU|site=00146.*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective November 15, 2012.</ref>
| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name="FAA">{{FAA-airport|ID=AUO|use=PU|own=PU|site=00146.*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective February 22, 2024.</ref>
[[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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| title = IATA Airport Code Search (AUO: Auburn-Opelika)
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| publisher = [[International Air Transport Association]]
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</ref>|KAUO|AUO}} is a public use [[airport]] located two&nbsp;[[nautical mile]]s (4&nbsp;[[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>
</ref>|KAUO|AUO}} is a public use [[airport]] located two&nbsp;[[nautical mile]]s (4&nbsp;[[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>
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The airport offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. The closest airport of significance outside of Auburn is the [[Columbus Airport (Georgia)|Columbus Airport]] (40 miles via US-280) in [[Columbus, Georgia]] which is roughly a one-hour drive to and from Auburn. The closest commercial airports are the [[Montgomery Regional Airport]] (60 miles via I-85) in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], the [[Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport]] (115 miles via US-280) in [[Birmingham, Alabama]], and the [[Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport]] (100 miles via I-85) in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. These airports are within a two-hour driving distance to/from Auburn and offer air service to most of the world's major airports. Daily bus/van shuttle service is available from the Auburn area to the Atlanta airport.
The airport offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. The closest airport of significance outside Auburn is the [[Columbus Airport (Georgia)|Columbus Airport]] ({{Convert|40|mi|km|abbr=out}} via US-280) in [[Columbus, Georgia]], roughly a one-hour drive from Auburn. The closest commercial airports are the [[Montgomery Regional Airport]] ({{Convert|60|mi|km|abbr=out}} via I-85) in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], the [[Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport]] ({{Convert|115|mi|km|abbr=out}} via US-280) in [[Birmingham, Alabama]], and the [[Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport]] ({{Convert|100|mi|km|abbr=out}} via I-85) in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. These airports are within a two-hour driving distance from Auburn, and offer air service to most of the world's major airports. Daily bus/van shuttle service is available from the Auburn area to the Atlanta airport.


== History ==
== History ==
In its earliest days, the airport was nothing more than a grass field. The home to one [[airplane]], the airport was very different from its current status. Today, the airport is home to some 55 aircraft and [[Auburn University]]'s Department of Aviation and Supply Chain Management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business.auburn.edu/academicdepartments/aviation/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2007-08-19 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808063451/http://www.business.auburn.edu:80/academicdepartments/aviation/ |archivedate=2007-08-08 |df= }}</ref>
In its earliest days, the airport was nothing more than a grass field. With one [[airplane]], the airport was very different from its current status. Today, the airport is home to some 97 aircraft and [[Auburn University]]'s Department of Aviation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business.auburn.edu/academicdepartments/aviation/ |title=College of Business l Aviation and Supply Chain Management |access-date=2007-08-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070808063451/http://www.business.auburn.edu/academicdepartments/aviation/ |archive-date=2007-08-08 }}</ref>


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]]. It was during its time as a [[US Navy|Navy]]/[[Federal Aviation Administration|CAA]] [[War]] Training School that the Auburn School of Aviation would be developed.
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]]. During its time as a [[US Navy|Navy]]/[[Federal Aviation Administration|CAA]] war training school, the Auburn School of Aviation would be developed.


[[File:Auburn University Regional Airport 1.jpg|left|thumb|The new airport terminal was dedicated in September, 2010]]
[[File:Auburn University Regional Airport 1.jpg|left|thumb|The new airport terminal was dedicated in September, 2010.]]
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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.


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Over the next several decades, many improvements were made to the airport 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, [[Runway edge lights|medium-intensity runway lights]] were installed, [[runways]] were resealed, and an [[access road]] to Glenn Avenue was constructed.
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{{stack|[[File:RobertGPittsFBO.jpg|thumb|The old FBO]]}}
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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.


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{{Stack|[[File:RobertGPittsFBO.jpg|thumb|The old FBO]]}}
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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}}.

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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. Renovations and several improvements were made to the airport facilities, updating them to modern standards.

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In January 2002, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to open the {{convert|1332|ft|m|adj=on}} runway extension. It 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}}.


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.
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.


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]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''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.
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>[http://www2.oanow.com/oan/news/local/article/trustees_ok_dual_degree_program/106968/ Trustees OK dual degree program]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''Opelika-Auburn News''.</ref>
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.
A new terminal was dedicated in September, 2010.

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 and aircraft ==
== 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]] 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" />
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 July 23, 2010, the airport had 65,445 aircraft operations, an average of 179 per day: 97% [[general aviation]], 2% [[air taxi]], and 1% [[military aviation|military]].
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]].
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At that time there were 53 aircraft based at this airport: 77% single-[[aircraft engine|engine]], 13% multi-engine, 8% [[jet aircraft|jet]], and 2% [[helicopter]].<ref name="FAA" />


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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" />
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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.

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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. 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.


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.
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.
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* LOC IAUO 110.1
* LOC IAUO 110.1


'''Airport Communications'''
'''Airport communications'''
* CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0
* CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0
* WX AWOS-3: 132.575 (334-821-4932)
* WX AWOS-3: 132.575 (334-821-4932)
* ATLANTA APPROACH: 126.55 (7000 & Above)
* ATLANTA approach: 126.55 (7000 & above)
* ATLANTA DEPARTURE: 126.55 (7000 & Above)
* ATLANTA departure: 126.55 (7000 & above)
* APP/P DEP/P: 125.5 (6999 & Below)
* APP/P DEP/P: 125.5 (6999 & below)
* CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 118.7
* Clearance delivery: 118.7


'''General Airport Services'''
'''General airport services'''
* Available Fuel:
* Available fuel:
** 100LL
** 100LL
** Jet-A
** Jet-A
* Parking Includes Hangars & Tiedowns
* Parking includes hangars & tiedowns
* MINOR Service
* MINOR service
**Airframe
**Airframe
**Powerplant
**Powerplant

==See also==
* [[List of airports in Alabama]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
<references />


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.auoairport.com/ Auburn University Regional Airport], official site
* [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]]''
* [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]]''
* {{Wayback | url = http://creports.capnhq.gov/airfield/ViewAirport.asp?view=Thumb&state=AL&code=AUO&filetype=_ | title = Airfield photos from U.S. Civil Air Patrol | date = 20060927180838}}
* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060927180838/http://creports.capnhq.gov/airfield/ViewAirport.asp?view=Thumb&state=AL&code=AUO&filetype=_ |date=September 27, 2006 |title=Airfield photos from U.S. Civil Air Patrol }}
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* {{FAA-procedures|AUO}}

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Latest revision as of 20:55, 11 March 2024

Auburn University Regional Airport

Robert G. Pitts Field
NAIP aerial image, 2006
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerAuburn University
ServesAuburn & Opelika
LocationAuburn, Alabama
Elevation AMSL777 ft / 237 m
Coordinates32°36′54″N 085°26′02″W / 32.61500°N 85.43389°W / 32.61500; -85.43389
Websitewww.AUOairport.com
Map
AUO is located in Alabama
AUO
AUO
Location of airport in Alabama
AUO is located in the United States
AUO
AUO
AUO (the United States)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
18/36 5,264 1,604 Asphalt
11/29 4,000 1,219 Asphalt
Statistics (2021)
Aircraft operations110,422
Based aircraft119
The airport was upgraded in 2010.
Former airport logo

Auburn University Regional Airport with the Robert G. Pitts Field (IATA: AUO[3], ICAO: KAUO, FAA LID: AUO) is a public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) east of the central business district of Auburn, a city in Lee County, Alabama, United States.[1] The airport is owned by Auburn University[1] 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 categorized it as a general aviation facility.[4]

The airport offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. The closest airport of significance outside Auburn is the Columbus Airport (40 miles (64 km) via US-280) in Columbus, Georgia, roughly a one-hour drive from Auburn. The closest commercial airports are the Montgomery Regional Airport (60 miles (97 km) via I-85) in Montgomery, Alabama, the Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (115 miles (185 km) via US-280) in Birmingham, Alabama, and the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (100 miles (160 km) via I-85) in Atlanta, Georgia. These airports are within a two-hour driving distance from Auburn, and offer air service to most of the world's major airports. Daily bus/van shuttle service is available from the Auburn area to the Atlanta airport.

History

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In its earliest days, the airport was nothing more than a grass field. With one airplane, the airport was very different from its current status. Today, the airport is home to some 97 aircraft and Auburn University's Department of Aviation.[5]

When first constructed in 1930, the Auburn–Opelika Airport was a private airfield built to serve the sister cities of Auburn and Opelika located in Lee County, Alabama. It was also intended to serve the 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 mail route for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, and eventually become a training ground for the U.S. Military. During its time as a Navy/CAA war training school, the Auburn School of Aviation would be developed.

The new airport terminal was dedicated in September, 2010.

Over the next several decades, many improvements were made to the airport in the general aviation field. A new terminal and administration building was constructed in 1950, consisting of both enclosed and open flight decks, a restaurant, flight ready rooms, classrooms, 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.

The old FBO

The 1960s continued to see major improvements to the airport; pavement for aircraft parking was completed along with the reconstruction of the 18/36 and 11/29 runways and taxiways. During the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s a concentrated effort was made to acquire the land and funding for the 18/36 runway extension. Renovations and several improvements were made to the airport facilities, updating them to modern standards.

In January 2002, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to open the 1,332-foot (406 m) runway extension. It was extended from 3,933 feet (1,199 m) to 5,265 feet (1,605 m) and was widened from 75 feet (23 m) to 100 feet (30 m).

As of August 2006, the Federal Aviation Administration gave clearance for the installation of a glideslope antenna and 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.

Site prep work for four hangars, a new ramp area, and a new terminal was started in January 2008.[6] 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.[7]

A new terminal was dedicated in September, 2010.

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 and aircraft

[edit]

Auburn University Regional Airport covers an area of 423 acres (171 ha) at an elevation of 777 feet (237 m) above mean sea level. It has two runways with 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).[1]

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.

At that time there were 119 aircraft based at this airport: 93 single-engine, 22 multi-engine, and 4 jet.[1]

The FBO at the Auburn University Regional Airport is staffed from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Central Time (-5, -6z) 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. 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.

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

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One of eleven Cessna 172 Skyhawks operated by Auburn University's Department of Aviation Management

Navaids

  • TGE 117.3 055 14.4 nm to field
  • CSG 117.1 269 20.6 nm to field
  • LOC IAUO 110.1

Airport communications

  • CTAF/UNICOM: 123.0
  • WX AWOS-3: 132.575 (334-821-4932)
  • ATLANTA approach: 126.55 (7000 & above)
  • ATLANTA departure: 126.55 (7000 & above)
  • APP/P DEP/P: 125.5 (6999 & below)
  • Clearance delivery: 118.7

General airport services

  • Available fuel:
    • 100LL
    • Jet-A
  • Parking includes hangars & tiedowns
  • MINOR service
    • Airframe
    • Powerplant

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e FAA Airport Form 5010 for AUO PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective February 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Auburn University Regional Airport transportation statistics. US Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
  3. ^ "IATA Airport Code Search (AUO: Auburn-Opelika)". International Air Transport Association. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF). National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF, 2.03 MB) on September 27, 2012.
  5. ^ "College of Business l Aviation and Supply Chain Management". Archived from the original on 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2007-08-19.
  6. ^ Stallcup, Katie. Airport Director: Plans progressing. Opelika-Auburn News. February 20, 2008. Accessed March 2, 2008.
  7. ^ Trustees OK dual degree program. Opelika-Auburn News.
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