Albert J. Ellis Airport

What Albert J. Ellis Airport does

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) is a public regional commercial and general aviation airport located in Richlands, North Carolina, owned and operated by Onslow County. The airport serves Eastern North Carolina communities, with a particular focus on military personnel and families associated with nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, as well as regional leisure and business travelers. Its primary commercial offering is nonstop service operated by American Airlines to Charlotte (CLT) and Delta Air Lines to Atlanta (ATL), connecting passengers to over 500 global destinations via these hub airports. General aviation services are delivered through Skyport Aviation, the on-site fixed-based operator offering charters, aircraft management, contracted maintenance, and flight training via Homefield Aviation.

The airport's core physical asset is a 67,000-square-foot passenger terminal opened in 2015, complemented by an Air Traffic Control Tower opened in 2018, an Executive Terminal, expanded aircraft apron, and rehabilitated runway and taxiway systems. Passenger-facing amenities include Flight Line Express & Cafe (serving Starbucks), Carolina's Finest Lounge & Grill, a Crystal Coast gift shop, the Hope For The Warriors Military Lounge, free Wi-Fi, and the EZ Park electronic payment system. The airport is currently executing a multi-year Capital Improvement Program exceeding $70 million covering terminal expansions, hangar development, runway/taxiway rehabilitation, and additional parking.

OAJ generates revenue through multiple streams including airline landing fees, parking operations (hourly, daily, and weekly rates), terminal concessions (food, beverage, retail), commissions from six on-site rental car companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National), advertising placements, and general aviation fuel and service fees. The airport documents $612 million in total regional economic impact, supporting 3,805 jobs and $205 million in local payroll, though direct airport revenue is not publicly disclosed. The business model is essentially a public utility operating under government ownership with no parent company beyond Onslow County.

Name

Albert J. Ellis Airport

Legal name

Albert J. Ellis Airport

Website

https://flyoaj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Albert J. Ellis Airport is a public regional airport in Richlands, North Carolina, owned by Onslow County, offering commercial flights to Charlotte and Atlanta and general aviation services for Eastern North Carolina residents and nearby military installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richlands

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Charges assessed to airlines for each landing based on aircraft weight. Supports runway, taxiway, and air traffic control operations.
2. Parking Operations: Revenue from hourly ($2), daily ($9 max), and weekly ($54 max) parking. Parking is free for first 15 minutes. Provides free parking close to terminal as customer amenity.
3. Terminal Concessions: Revenue share from on-site dining (Flight Line Express & Cafe with Starbucks, Carolina's Finest Lounge & Grill), retail (Crystal Coast Gifting), and other concessions.
4. Rental Car Commissions: Commission revenue from six rental car companies operating at airport: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National.
5. Advertising Revenue: Revenue from advertising placements throughout airport terminal and facilities targeting travelers. Contact: Ken Honeycutt at 910-330-6123 or [email protected]
6. General Aviation Services: FBO services including fuel (100LL and Jet-A), aircraft maintenance, charter services, and flight training through Skyport Aviation and Homefield Aviation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport serving Jacksonville and Eastern North Carolina. It provides passenger terminal facilities, commercial airline service via American Airlines (to Charlotte) and Delta Air Lines (to Atlanta), general aviation services through the Skyport Aviation FBO, parking, dining, retail, and rental car services to travelers and military personnel from nearby Camp Lejeune.

Product overview

Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport serving Jacksonville and Eastern North Carolina. The airport offers two commercial airline services (American Airlines to Charlotte and Delta Air Lines to Atlanta), general aviation facilities through Skyport Aviation, a full-service terminal with dining and retail amenities, parking services, and rental car facilities. The airport serves as the primary commercial airport for Camp Lejeune military base and surrounding communities, with direct connections to major hub airports for worldwide travel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• American Airlines Flights
• Delta Air Lines Flights
• Skyport Aviation (General Aviation / FBO)
• Pilot Training (Homefield Aviation)
• Parking Services
• Rental Car Services
• Terminal Dining and Retail Concessions
• Hope For The Warriors Military Lounge

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 4 hours of driving round trip compared to using RDU or ILM
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core, secondary and minor.

• American AirlinesprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Airlines is the primary commercial airline partner at OAJ, operating multiple daily nonstop flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). CLT is one of American's largest hubs, providing connections to 200+ destinations including New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Dallas/Fort Worth, London Heathrow, and Cancún. Flight time to CLT is approximately 50 minutes. Contact: 1-800-433-7300.
• Delta Air LinesprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta Air Lines is the primary commercial airline partner at OAJ, operating daily nonstop service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world's busiest airport and Delta's largest hub. Connections available to 300+ destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Seattle, Amsterdam, and Cancún. Flight time to ATL is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. Contact: 1-800-221-1212.
• Skyport AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkyport Aviation is the Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) housed in OAJ's new Executive Terminal. Offers private jet charters, aircraft management, contracted maintenance, and concierge services. Has invested over 10 years perfecting their business model with corporate values of integrity, quality, safety, security, service, and follow-through. Located at 304 Wright Brothers Way, Richlands, NC. Contact: 910-324-2500, www.skyportaviation.com
• Homefield AviationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlight training school partnered with Skyport Aviation at OAJ offering private pilot license programs and professional pilot ratings. Accommodates students with self-paced and accelerated training programs. Contact: (910) 333-5915, homefieldaviation.com
• Rental Car Companies (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSix major rental car franchise companies operate on-site at OAJ airport terminal. Agencies include Alamo (910-348-0045), Avis (910-324-3321), Budget (910-324-3321), Enterprise (910-348-0045), Hertz (910-710-3449), and National (910-348-0045). Counters typically open during arriving flights with reservations recommended.
• Transportation Network Companies (Uber, Lyft)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUber and Lyft are registered to pick up and drop off passengers at OAJ. Passengers utilize respective apps for reservations. Taxis (King and Titan) also available and staged near baggage claim during airport operating hours.
• TSA (Transportation Security Administration)coreOthersTSA operates the security checkpoint at OAJ providing passenger screening services. TSA Pre✓® program available for expedited security screening. Contact: www.tsa.gov for travel tips and prohibited items list.
• Onslow County GovernmentprimaryOthersOAJ is owned and operated by Onslow County government. All County positions are posted on the Onslow County government jobs website. Airport Administration can be reached at 910-324-1100. Airport Police: 910-989-3166.
• Starbucks CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlight Line Express & Cafe serves Starbucks Coffee at OAJ terminal, providing passengers with coffee and grab-and-go food options. Located inside the terminal past security checkpoint.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flyoaj
• Facebookfacebook.com/flyoaj

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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