KOSU — Ohio State University
Columbus, OH · Elevation 905.5 ft · 40.0795, -83.0732
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,562 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | Not lighted | 05 54° / 23 234° | — | — |
| 09L/27R | 2,994 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | Medium intensity | 09L 92° / 27R 272° | 09L VASI (2-light, left) / 27R VASI (2-light, left) | — |
| 09R/27L | 5,004 ft | 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 09R 92° / 27L 272° | 09R PAPI (4-light, left) / 27L PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| H1 | 40 ft | 40 ft | Asphalt (good) | Not lighted | H1 — | — | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 118.8 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 118.8 MHz — State Tower (0700-2300)
- TWR
- 254.325 MHz — State Tower (0700-2300)
- GND
- 121.7 MHz — State Ground
- CLD
- 121.7 MHz — State Clearance Delivery
- ATIS/ASOS
- 121.35 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 125.95 MHz — Columbus Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 317.775 MHz — Columbus Approach/Departure
- CBUSS STAR/DUBLN STAR
- 125.95 MHz
- CBUSS STAR/DUBLN STAR
- 371.975 MHz
- NG OPS
- 123.075 MHz
- NG OPS
- 46.8 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist)
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2300
- Magnetic variation
- 5°W (1990)
- Flight service
- Dayton FSS (DAY) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- OSU ↗
Remarks (8)
- NOISE SENSITIVE AREA WITHIN 4 MILES TO THE NORTH AND NORTHEAST. NOISE ABATEMENT RSTRNS: NO TGL OR RPTD TKOF/LNDG 2300-0700 DLY.
- 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.
- BIRDS & DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ALL TWYS NORTH OF RWY 09R/27L CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX 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.
- SFC CONDS UNMON 2300-0700.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KOSU?
- The CTAF at KOSU is 118.8 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KOSU?
- KOSU has 4 runways; the longest is 5,004 ft.
- Does KOSU have fuel?
- Yes — KOSU has 100LL, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KOSU?
- Dayton FSS (DAY) serves KOSU. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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FAA chart, cycle 2609 (effective for ~28 days).
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Nearby airports
- KCMH — John Glenn Columbus INTL — 11 mi
- KTZR — Bolton FLD — 13 mi
- KDLZ — Delaware Muni/jim Moore FLD — 14 mi
- KMRT — Union County — 18 mi
- KLCK — Rickenbacker INTL — 20 mi
- KUYF — Madison County — 23 mi
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