Harriman & West Airport (KAQW) Information

Turboprop East is located at Harriman & West Airport (KAQW) in North Adams, Massachusetts. Below you’ll find essential airport information for visiting pilots, including runways, frequencies, services, and local notes. Always confirm with the latest FAA charts and NOTAMs before flying.

Airport Details (Pilot Essentials)

Identifier: KAQW
Location: North Adams, MA
Elevation: ~650 ft
Runway: 11/29 (4,300 ft asphalt)
Lighting: MIRL, REIL, PAPI on Runway 11
Traffic Pattern Altitude: 1,600 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)

Frequencies

CTAF/Unicom: 122.8 MHz

AWOS-3: 118.575 MHz (weather)

Boston Center: 134.0 MHz

Flight Service: 122.2 MHz

Airport Services

Fuel: 100LL Avgas, Jet A (through FBO)

Parking: Ramp parking available; limited hangar space for maintenance customers

Maintenance: Full-service turboprop and light jet maintenance at Turboprop East

Ground Support: GPU, towing, oxygen service available

Notes for Visiting Pilots

Pattern is left traffic for Runway 11/29

Noise abatement procedures apply — avoid overflight of downtown North Adams when possible

Mountainous terrain nearby — expect turbulence and wind shear in certain conditions

Check NOTAMs for current runway/taxiway conditions

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