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Albert J Ellis Airport

Richlands, United States

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Albert J Ellis Airport

Richlands, United States
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Eastern North Carolina's regional gateway serving Jacksonville and beyond.

Opened
1963
Location
Jacksonville, United States
Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) is a public airport located near Jacksonville, North Carolina, serving the greater Onslow County area. It is named after Albert J. Ellis, a prominent North Carolina businessman and civic leader who championed the airport's development in the mid-20th century. The airport primarily serves military personnel and their families from nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River, two of the largest Marine installations in the United States. This military presence makes OAJ one of the busiest small regional airports in North Carolina by passenger volume relative to its size. Commercial service connects the region to major hub airports, providing residents and military families with convenient access to the national air travel network. The airport has undergone facility improvements over the years to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with a modest number of gates serving commercial passenger traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis, with the airport located approximately 15 miles north of downtown Jacksonville accessible via US Highway 258.
Airlines here
American Eagle (American Airlines) and Delta Connection carriers have provided service at OAJ, connecting passengers to hubs such as Charlotte and Atlanta.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after Albert J. Ellis, a North Carolina businessman instrumental in the airport's establishment.
  • ›Serves as a key airport for Marines and families at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River.
  • ›Located in Richlands, Onslow County, though commonly associated with nearby Jacksonville.
  • ›One of the top-performing small airports in North Carolina by enplanements.
  • ›The airport has received federal grants for infrastructure and runway improvements.
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Routes

OAJ → CLTAA · DH8 CR7
OAJ → DCAAA · CRJ
OAJ → ATLAF · CRJ
OAJ → ATLDL · CR9 CRJ
OAJ → ATLKL · CRJ
OAJ → CLTUS · CR7 CRJ
OAJ → DCAUS · CRJ
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Albert J. Ellis Airport
Encyclopaedia

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.

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