KIIY · Washington Wilkes County Airport
ICAO · US · 1 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 5,020 ft. Max gradient: 0.26%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 126° | 5,020 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.26% |
| 31 | 306° | 5,020 ft | 75 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.26% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 3 frequencies
- AWOS AWOS 3 118.375
- A/D ATLANTA APP/DEP 127.500
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 122.700
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KIIY on LiveATC ↗
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 2 matched · 14 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Runway 27 threshold displaced 300 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REILS Rwy 13 and 31; PAPI Rwy 13 and 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Watch for
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Runway 27 threshold displaced 300 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
displaced threshold
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REILS Rwy 13 and 31; PAPI Rwy 13 and 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
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All translated remarks (2)
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Runway 27 threshold displaced 300 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
Raw FAA text · preamble · operational
RWY 27: Thld dsplcd 300´
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate REILS Rwy 13 and 31; PAPI Rwy 13 and 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT REILS Rwy 13 and 31; PAPI Rwy 13 and 31; MIRL Rwy 13–31—CTAF
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (14 sentences)
- ·258 GEORGIA WARNER ROBINS AIR PARK (5A2) 4 SW UTC–5(–4DT) N32º33.64´ W83º40.61´ 409 NOTAM FILE MCN RWY 09–27: 2833X130 (TURF) LIRL RWY 09: Tree.
- ·LGT ACTIVATE LIRL Rwy 09–27—CTAF.
- ·Rwy 27 dsplcd thld marked with lgts.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 478-929-0302
- ·CTAF 122.9 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Atlanta Apch at 678-364-6132, when Apch clsd ctc Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.
- ·WASHINGTON/WILKES CO (IIY)(KIIY) 4 NW UTC–5(–4DT) N33º46.72´ W82º48.87´ 646 B NOTAM FILE IIY RWY 13–31: H5020X75 (ASPH) S–30 MIRL 0.3% up NW RWY 13: REIL.
- ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 30´.
- ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 32´.
- ·Attended Mon–Fri 1300–2200Z‡.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 706-678-2662
- ·AWOS–3 118.375 (706) 678–3647.
- ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.7 AUGUSTA APP/DEP CON 126.8 (1145–0400Z‡) ®ATLANTA CENTER APP/DEP CON 128.1 (0400–1145Z‡) CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Augusta Apch at 706-771-1777, when Apch clsd ctc Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.
- ·ATHENS (VH) (DH) VOR/DME 116.95 AHN Chan 116(Y) N33º56.86´ W83º19.49´ 112º 27.4 NM to fld. 793/0E.
- ·VOR unusable: 031º–047º byd 40 NM 053º–138º byd 40 NM 201º–203º byd 40 NM 237º–303º byd 40 NM 317º–331º byd 40 NM 346º–012º byd 40 NM ATLANTA ATLANTA L–18J IAP SE, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
FAA Chart Supplement
NTSB events
1 NTSB-recorded event on file at this airport .
Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 14,000 ops in 2023
2024 total
14,000
10-yr total
89,000
2024 mix
AC/AT 0% · GA 100% · Mil 0%
Events / million ops
0.0
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.00
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=0
No NTSB events at this field in the last decade.
All time · n=1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in GA
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Kelsey Haralson | Elberton | GA | 20 nm |
| Ronald Edward Cox | Athens | GA | 31 nm |
| William Patrick Rourke | Lavonia | GA | 42 nm |
| William Patrick Rourke | Anderson | SC | 45 nm |
| Brendon Leon Browne | Covington | GA | 53 nm |
| William Frank Mercure | Toccoa | GA | 54 nm |
| Jeanette Renee Hibpshman | Aiken | SC | 57 nm |
| Harrison Grady Smith | Central | SC | 57 nm |
| Leonard Litton | Piedmont | SC | 58 nm |
| Cole Carter Daum | Gainsville | GA | 59 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Dean Morrow | Lexington | GA | 16 nm |
| Alexander Mowatt Brazier | Union Point | GA | 16 nm |
| Thomas Sutton Denny | Elberton | GA | 20 nm |
| Timothy Carroll Childs Jr | Elberton | GA | 20 nm |
| Leonard Frank Genco Jr | Greensboro | GA | 23 nm |
| John Lee Rivers | Greensboro | GA | 23 nm |
| Jeffrey Dennis Russell | Greensboro | GA | 23 nm |
| Ronald James Kelley | Greensboro | GA | 23 nm |
| Jason Patrick Burrell | Greensboro | GA | 23 nm |
| Joseph Craig Henning | Greensboro | GA | 23 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Edward Myers Jr | Washington | GA | 5 nm |
| Edward Harris Blackmon Jr | Washington | GA | 5 nm |
| Robert Dean Halter | Tignall | GA | 6 nm |
| Alexander Mowatt Brazier | Union Point | GA | 16 nm |
| Robert Matthews Aycock | Lincolnton | GA | 17 nm |
| Mark Douglas Meredith | Lincolnton | GA | 17 nm |
| Kevin Eugene Hopkins | Lincolnton | GA | 17 nm |
| Thomas Jeffery Stanley | Lincolnton | GA | 17 nm |
| Brian Reed Waggoner | Lincolnton | GA | 17 nm |
| Trevor Mychal Gagnon | Lincolnton | GA | 17 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| C-Ray Avionics Athens, GA | 28 nm |
| Anderson Regional Aircraft Maintenance Anderson, SC | 43 nm |
| AB Aviation Winder, GA | 45 nm |
| Georgia Avionics (subsidiary of abAviation) Winder, GA | 45 nm |
| Southern Dawg Detailing LLC Winder, GA | 45 nm |
| Sensenich Propeller Service Gainesville, GA | 58 nm |
| Gwinnett Aero Maintenance, LLC Lawrenceville, GA | 59 nm |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Atlanta, GA Duluth, GA | 67 nm |
| Precision Avionics Specialists, Inc Griffin, GA | 80 nm |
| Avias Aircraft Services Kennesaw, GA | 90 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗