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The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field

Columbus, OhioElevation 905 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

4 runways · longest 5,004 ft

H1
Dimensions
40 x 40 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY H1
09L/27R
Dimensions
2,994 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 09L87°T
Landing length (LDA)2,994 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,994 / 2,994 / 2,994 ft
VGSIVASI (V2L)
RWY 27R267°T
Landing length (LDA)2,994 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA2,994 / 2,994 / 2,994 ft
VGSIVASI (V2L)
05/23
Dimensions
3,562 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
RWY 0549°T
Landing length (LDA)3,562 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,562 / 3,562 / 3,562 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23229°T
Landing length (LDA)3,562 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,562 / 3,562 / 3,562 ft
Traffic patternLeft
09R/27L
Dimensions
5,004 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 09R87°T
Landing length (LDA)5,004 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,004 / 5,004 / 5,004 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27L267°T
Landing length (LDA)5,004 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,004 / 5,004 / 5,004 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field is in Columbus, Ohio. Field elevation 905 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerKARL VON HAGEL
Manager phone614-292-4229
AttendedDaily, 0600–2300
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKOSU / OSU
SectionalDETROIT
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)DAYTON
RegionOhio
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.0798, -83.0730
Distance from city10 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.800
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.2
COLUMBUS APP/DEP
A/D
121.35
ATIS
ATIS
118.8
CTAF
CTAF
121.7
GND/CLNC DEL
GCCD
118.8
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 240/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 290/F/B/X/T
›RWY 09R/27L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.
›RWY 09L/27R NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.
›RWY 05/23 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.
›ARPT OPS 614-292-5580.
›RWY 05/23 CLSD DLY SS-SR.
›CLSD RAMP NORTH OF TWY G 24 HR PPR FOR USE (614) 292-5617.
›SFC CONDS UNMON 2300-0700.
›NOISE SENSITIVE AREA WITHIN 4 MILES TO THE NORTH AND NORTHEAST. NOISE ABATEMENT RSTRNS: NO TGL OR RPTD TKOF/LNDG 2300-0700 DLY.
›CLSD TO PART 121 SKEDD ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PAX SEATS; 90 DAY PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PAX SEATS - CALL AMGR.
›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.
›PCR VALUE: 860/F/C/X/T
›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.
›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.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KOSU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KOSU have a METAR?
Yes. KOSU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KOSU have a TAF?
When KOSU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KOSU?
KOSU sits at 905 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KOSU?
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