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| IATA = AUO
| ICAO = KAUO
| type = Public
| run by = ]
| opened =
| closest town = Auburn, Alabama
| distance = 2 miles (3 km) E
| elevation_ft = 777
| elevation_m = 236.8
| coordinates = 32° 36' 54.43" N <br> 85° 26' 02.45" W
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| name = Auburn University Regional Airport
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| nativename = {{smaller|Robert G. Pitts Field}}
| runway_angle = 18/36
| image = Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport.jpg
| runway_length_f = 5265
| caption = ] aerial image, 2006
| runway_length_m = 1,605
| runway_surface = Asphalt | IATA = AUO
| ICAO = KAUO
| FAA = AUO
| type = Public
| owner = ]
| operator =
| city-served = ] & ]
| location = ]
| elevation-f = 777
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| pushpin_label = '''AUO'''
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| r1-number = 18/36
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| r2-number = 11/29
| r2-length-f = 4,000
| r2-surface = Asphalt
| stat-year = 2021
| stat1-header = Aircraft operations
| stat1-data = 110,422
| stat2-header = Based aircraft
| stat2-data = 119
| footnotes = Source: ]<ref name="FAA">{{FAA-airport|ID=AUO|use=PU|own=PU|site=00146.*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective February 22, 2024.</ref>
]<ref>. US Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Retrieved January 19, 2017.</ref>
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'''Auburn University Regional Airport''' with the '''Robert G. Pitts Field''' {{airport codes|AUO<ref name="IATA">
'''Auburn-Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport''' {{Airport codes|AUO|KAUO}} is a public ] located 2 miles (3 km) east of downtown ] and 4 miles west of downtown ] in ], ].
{{cite web
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| url = http://www.iata.org/publications/Pages/code-search.aspx
The airport is mostly used for ] and it offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. With 55 aircraft based at AUO, including 46 single engine and 9 multi-engine airplanes, the Robert G. Pitts Airport averages 179 operations per day. The ] aviation program likely makes up for most of these operations, training students thoughtout the year.
| title = IATA Airport Code Search (AUO: Auburn-Opelika)
| publisher = ]
| access-date = July 20, 2013
}}
</ref>|KAUO|AUO}} is a public use ] located two&nbsp;]s (4&nbsp;]) east of the ] of ], a city in ], United States.<ref name="FAA" /> The airport is owned by ]<ref name="FAA" /> and was formerly known as '''Auburn–Opelika Robert G. Pitts Airport'''. It is included in the ] for 2011–2015, which ] it as a '']'' 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=], 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
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</ref>


The closest commercial airport serving Auburn is the ] in ] which is roughly a 1 hr. 45 min. drive to/from Auburn (79.4 nm). The ] is not much further, located in ] roughly a 2 hour drive to/from Auburn (87.4 nm). The airport offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. The closest commercial airports are the ] ({{Convert|40|mi|km|abbr=out}} via US-280) in ], the ] ({{Convert|60|mi|km|abbr=out}} via I-85) in ], the ] ({{Convert|115|mi|km|abbr=out}} via US-280) in ], and the ] ({{Convert|100|mi|km|abbr=out}} via I-85) in ].


== History ==
In its earliest days, the airport was nothing more than a grass field. With one ], the airport was very different from its current status. Today, the airport is home to some 97 aircraft and ]'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 ] and ] located in ], ]. It was also intended to serve the ], later renamed Auburn University. Over the next decade, the airport would go from a private airfield, to a stop along the ] for the ], and eventually become a ] ground for the ]. During its time as a ]/] war training school, the Auburn School of Aviation would be developed.


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== Pilot Information ==


Over the next several decades, many improvements were made to the airport in the ] field. A new ] and administration building was constructed in 1950, consisting of both enclosed and open ]s, a ], flight ready rooms, ]s, and operations offices with local, state, and federal funds. Also in the 1950s, ] were installed, ] were resealed, and an ] to Glenn Avenue was constructed.
'''Runways:'''
* Runway 18/36: 5,265 x 100 ft. (1,605 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt
* Runway 11/29: 4,002 x 75 ft. (1,220 x 23 m), Surface: Asphalt


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The 1960s continued to see major improvements to the airport; ] for aircraft parking was completed along with the reconstruction of the 18/36 and 11/29 runways and ]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.

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 ] gave clearance for the installation of a ] and ] (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. . ''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 ] 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>. ''Opelika-Auburn News''.</ref>

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.

In August 2024, a new Temporary ] building was constructed on the grounds of the airport, transitioning the field from a ] to a controlled field during operating hours.

== Facilities and aircraft ==
Auburn University Regional Airport covers an area of 423 ]s (171 ]) at an ] of 777 feet (237 m) above ]. It has two ]s with ] 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% ], 4% ], and <1% ].

At that time there were 119 aircraft based at this airport: 93 single-], 22 multi-engine, and 4 ].<ref name="FAA" />

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

Air Traffic Control is available Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM Central time as well as Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

== Pilot information ==
] Skyhawks operated by Auburn University's Department of Aviation Management]]
'''Navaids''' '''Navaids'''
* TGE 117.3 055° 14.4nm to field * TGE 117.3 055 14.4&nbsp;nm to field
* CSG 117.1 269° 20.6nm to field * CSG 117.1 269 20.6&nbsp;nm to field
* NDB AU 423 (station located 5 miles south of the airport)
* LOC IAUO 110.1 * 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''' '''Airport communications'''
* Tower: 123.875
* Available Fuel:
* Ground: 121.625
* 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 ** 100LL
** Jet-A ** Jet-A
* Parking Includes Hangars & Tiedowns * Parking includes hangars & tiedowns
* MINOR Service * MINOR service
**Airframe **Airframe
**Powerplant **Powerplant


==See also==
* ]


== References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
* , official site
* from ] '']''
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* {{FAA-procedures|AUO}}

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Airport in Auburn, Alabama
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 AlabamaAUOAUOLocation of airport in AlabamaShow map of AlabamaAUO is located in the United StatesAUOAUOAUO (the United States)Show map of 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
Source: Federal Aviation Administration USDOT
The airport was upgraded in 2010.
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Former airport logo

Auburn University Regional Airport with the Robert G. Pitts Field (IATA: AUO, 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. The airport is owned by Auburn University 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.

The airport offers no commercial service in or out of Auburn. The closest commercial airports are the Columbus Airport (40 miles (64 km) via US-280) in Columbus, Georgia, 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.

History

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.

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. 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.

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.

In August 2024, a new Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower building was constructed on the grounds of the airport, transitioning the field from a Non-towered airport to a controlled field during operating hours.

Facilities and aircraft

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).

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.

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.

Air Traffic Control is available Monday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM Central time as well as Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Pilot information

One of thirty-five 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

  • Tower: 123.875
  • Ground: 121.625
  • 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

References

  1. ^ 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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