3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I’ve had great experiences with the FBO services here—they’re efficient and accommodating.”
Miguel Castillo5★ on Google
Airports / Pennsylvania / CTH
Small airport · CTH
Chester County G O Carlson Airport.
Coatesville, Pennsylvania · 660 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
23 ratings
0
Operators based
660
Elevation ft
Coatesville, PennsylvaniaELEV 660 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
23
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
660
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to LNS
Field standing
#17 / 42
Pennsylvania airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 23 Google ratings , ranked against 42 rated PA fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lancaster Airport (LNS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, Chester County G O Carlson Airport (KMQS / CTH) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 660 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
CTH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Lancaster Airport (LNS, 22 nm), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 22 nm), and Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) (RDG, 24 nm). CTH offers a single 5,400-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of CTH vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as 40N. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CTH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KMQS. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Chester
Your FBO? Claim it, free39 miles to the west of Philadelphia, Coatesville’s location along the Brandywine River in the midst of the Chester Valley stimulated its growth and prosperity, and it's historic district harkens back to a storied history intertwined with the Lukens Steel Company.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 122.7
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Whether you’re refueling, renting a hangar, or just stopping by, the team goes above and beyond to make you feel valued.”
Miguel Castillo5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The runway and taxiways are in excellent condition, and the approach offers beautiful views of the surrounding area.”
Miguel Castillo5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Chester County G O Carlson Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KMQS
IATA
CTH
FAA / Local
MQS
Elevation
660 ft
Coordinates
39.9790° N · 75.8655° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 660 ft, CTH sits lower than 59% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,400 ft
- 11/295,400 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,400 ft
CTH's 5,400 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmLNSLancaster AirportLancaster
- 22nmILGWilmington AirportWilmington
- 24nmRDGReading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field)Reading
- 29nmPHLPhiladelphia International AirportPhiladelphia
- 34nmAPGPhillips Army Air FieldAberdeen
- 40nmPNENortheast Philadelphia AirportPhiladelphia
Location
Open the full mapKMQS · Chester County G O Carlson Airport · Coatesville, PA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CTH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 255 nm | 1h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 558 nm | 1h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 561 nm | 1h 42m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 826 nm | 2h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 880 nm | 2h 27m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,097 nm | 2h 57m |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,136 nm | 3h 3m |
| Austin (AUS) | 1,217 nm | 3h 14m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CTH?
- Chester County G O Carlson Airport's longest paved runway is 5,400 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CTH?
- Chester County G O Carlson Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,400 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Chester County G O Carlson Airport?
- One FBO serves CTH: Signature Flight Support Chester. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CTH?
- The closest alternate is Lancaster Airport (LNS), about 22 nm away, followed by Wilmington Airport (ILG) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CTH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 1h 0m (255 nm), Chicago about 1h 42m (558 nm), Nashville about 1h 42m (561 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.