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KOSU

Ohio State University Airport
Columbus, Ohio, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 10 SEPTEMBER 2020

Location

FAA Identifier:	OSU
Lat/Long:	40-04-46.2560N 083-04-23.5660W 40-04.770933N 083-04.392767W 40.0795156,-83.0732128 (estimated)
Elevation:	905.5 ft. / 276.0 m (surveyed)
Variation:	05W (1990)
From city:	10 miles NW of COLUMBUS, OH
Time zone:	UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time)
Zip code:	43017

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	08/1943
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	INDIANAPOLIS CENTER
FSS:	DAYTON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	OSU (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	0600-2300
Wind indicator:	lighted
Segmented circle:	no
Lights:	WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 09R - CTAF. REIL RWY 27L; PAPI RWY 09R & 27L; VASI RWY 09L & 27R; HIRL RWY 09R/27L - OPR CONSLY MED INTST. MIRL RWY 09L/27R - OPR CONSLY LOW INTST.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index A
Airline operations:	CLSD TO SKEDD ACR OPS WITH GTR THAN 9 PSGR SEATS. UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PSGR SEATS. 90-DAY PPR; CALL AMGR 614-292-5460.

Airport Communications

CTAF:	118.8
UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	121.35
WX ASOS:	121.35 (614-451-2465)
STATE GROUND:	121.7 [0700-2300]
STATE TOWER:	118.8 254.325 [0700-2300]
COLUMBUS APPROACH:	125.95
COLUMBUS DEPARTURE:	125.95
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	121.7
IC:	125.95
NG OPS:	123.075 46.8FM
WX ASOS at CMH (10 nm SE):	124.6 (614-338-4083)
WX AWOS-3 at TZR (11 nm S):	135.925 (614-878-1722)
WX AWOS-3 at DLZ (12 nm N):	119.025 (740-203-1878)
WX AWOS-3 at MRT (15 nm NW):	119.275 (937-644-2967)
WX AWOS-3 at LCK (17 nm SE):	PHONE 614-492-2441
WX AWOS-3PT at UYF (20 nm SW):	120.85 (740-852-2844)

EMERG FREQ NOT AVBL.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
APEr265/22.7	APPLETON VORTAC	116.70	06W
BUDr186/(32.2)	BUCKEYE VOR	109.80	05W
XUBr357/(33.4)	YELLOW BUD VOR	112.50	05W

NDB name	Hdg/Dist	Freq	Var	ID
FULER	091/5.7	515	05W	OS	--- ...
COURT HOUSE	033/32.2	414	06W	CSS	-.-. ... ...
CLARK COUNTY	073/34.7	341	04W	CCJ	-.-. -.-. .---

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A1+
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 9R/27L

Dimensions:

5004 x 100 ft. / 1525 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 17 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	45.0
Double wheel:	60.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 9R

RUNWAY 27L

Latitude:

40-04.628820N

40-04.670905N

Longitude:

083-04.896158W

083-03.824775W

Elevation:

901.3 ft.

889.6 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

092 magnetic, 087 true

272 magnetic, 267 true

Declared distances:

TORA:5004 TODA:5004 ASDA:5004 LDA:5004

Markings:

precision, in good condition

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS

Obstructions:

none

53 ft. tree, 2470 ft. from runway, 714 ft. right of centerline, 42:1 slope to clear

Runway 5/23

Dimensions:

3562 x 100 ft. / 1086 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 12 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	21.0
Double wheel:	32.0

RUNWAY 5

RUNWAY 23

Latitude:

40-04.576670N

40-04.963497N

Longitude:

083-04.707682W

083-04.133520W

Elevation:

903.1 ft.

892.7 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

054 magnetic, 049 true

234 magnetic, 229 true

Declared distances:

TORA:3562 TODA:3562 ASDA:3562 LDA:3562

Markings:

basic, in good condition

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

37 ft. trees, 780 ft. from runway, 200 ft. right of centerline, 15:1 slope to clear

60 ft. trees, 1422 ft. from runway, 50 ft. left and right of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear

Runway 9L/27R

Dimensions:

2994 x 100 ft. / 913 x 30 m

Surface:

asphalt, in fair condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 5 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	25.2

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

RUNWAY 9L

RUNWAY 27R

Latitude:

40-04.961743N

40-04.986817N

Longitude:

083-04.734142W

083-04.093118W

Elevation:

904.3 ft.

891.5 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

092 magnetic, 087 true

272 magnetic, 267 true

Declared distances:

TORA:2994 TODA:2994 ASDA:2994 LDA:2994

Markings:

basic, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

2-box VASI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

none

72 ft. trees, 1545 ft. from runway, 122 ft. right of centerline, 18:1 slope to clear

Helipad H1

Dimensions:	40 x 40 ft. / 12 x 12 m
Surface:	asphalt, in good condition
Latitude:	40-05.087833N
Longitude:	083-04.109833W
Elevation:	890.0 ft.
Traffic pattern:	left	left

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OHIO STATE UNIV AIRPORT, 2160 WEST CASE RD COLUMBUS, OH 43235 Phone 614-292-5460
Manager:	ADAM WOLF OHIO STATE UNIV AIRPORT, 2160 WEST CASE RD COLUMBUS, OH 43235 Phone 614-292-5460 FOR ARPT OPS CALL 614-292-5580.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field:		152
Single engine airplanes:		124
Multi engine airplanes:		11
Jet airplanes:		12
Helicopters:		5

Aircraft operations: avg 212/day *
42%	transient general aviation
38%	local general aviation
20%	air taxi
<1%	military
<1%	commercial
* for 12-month period ending 30 September 2018

Additional Remarks

-	NOISE SENSITIVE AREA WITHIN 4 MILES TO THE NORTH AND NORTHEAST. NOISE ABATEMENT RSTRNS: NO TGL OR RPTD TKOF/LNDG 2300-0700 DLY.
-	BIRDS & DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
-	RY 5/23 AND ALL MOVEMENT AREAS N OF RY 09R/27L ARE NOT AVBL FOR ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS.
-	SNOW REMOVAL OPERATING PROCEDURES: WHEN TWR CLSD ANNOUNCE ARRS/DEPS ON FREQ 118.8.
-	HELIPORT (UNLIT) LOCATED NORTH SIDE AIRFIELD, ADJACENT AIR GUARD RAMP, TWY G.
-	HELICOPTER LNDGS/TKFS PROHIBITED ON TWY A AND ALL RAMP AREA SOUTH OF TWY A. HELICOPTERS GROUND TAXI IF CAPABLE ON TWY A ABEAM RAMP.
-	ARPT SFC CONDS NOT MONTRD BETWEEN THE HRS OF 2300-0700 LCL.
-	CLSD RAMP NORTH OF TWY G 24 HR PPR FOR USE (614) 292-5617.
-	RWY 05/23 CLSD DLY SS-SR.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 10 September 2020 at 0901Z to 08 October 2020 at 0900z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
BREMN FIVE		2 pages: [1] [2] (391KB)
GAILL THREE (RNAV)		download (258KB)
GUNNE FOUR		2 pages: [1] [2] (339KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 09R CHANGED		download (253KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 09R CHANGED		download (268KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 27L CHANGED		download (268KB)
NDB RWY 09R CHANGED		download (221KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (164KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KCMH - John Glenn Columbus International Airport (10 nm SE)
KTZR - Bolton Field Airport (11 nm S)
KDLZ - Delaware Municipal Airport - Jim Moore Field (12 nm N)
KMRT - Union County Airport (15 nm NW)
KLCK - Rickenbacker International Airport (17 nm SE)
KUYF - Madison County Airport (20 nm SW)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 24-Sep-2020

	Local (UTC-4)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	06:57	10:57
Sunrise	07:24	11:24
Sunset	19:24	23:24
Evening civil twilight	19:51	23:51

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	25-Sep-2020 01:48:01
Local (UTC-4)	24-Sep-2020 21:48:01

METAR

KOSU	250053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01890128
KCMH 10nm SE	250051Z 10004KT 10SM FEW050 19/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01940133
KTZR 12nm S	250135Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3002 RMK AO2 T01410117
KDLZ 12nm N	250135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 16/13 A3001 RMK AO2
KMRT 15nm NW	250139Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3002 RMK AO1
KLCK 17nm SE	250055Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2999 RMK AO2 T01800122
KUYF 20nm SW	250135Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM SCT050 13/12 A3002 RMK AO2

TAF

KCMH 10nm SE	241724Z 2418/2518 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM251400 10007KT P6SM FEW035 SCT120
KLCK 17nm SE	241724Z 2418/2518 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM251400 10006KT P6SM FEW035 SCT120

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

UNICOM 122.95
614-292-5580
toll-free 1-800-777-5488
[web site]
[email]

The Ohio State University Airport FBO is a full-service FBO offering all services and hospitality to our customers whether you're flying a Cessna 150 or a Global Express or anything in between.

We are conveniently located in Northwest Columbus with quick access to all central Ohio attractions, including; The Ohio State University Campus and Ohio Stadium, Downtown Columbus and the Arena District, Hollywood Casino, Muirfield Golf Course, the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, and the Easton and Polaris shopping district.

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	100LL		Jet A
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

Imperial Aviation Services

614-307-2728
[web site]
[email]

Local Professional Detailing Co.

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Where to Eat: Catering, Restaurants, Food shops

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

Barnstormer Restaurant

614-292-5699

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