DEFIANCE MEML (KDFI)
Defiance, Ohio · Defiance County · 4 miles NW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierDFI
ICAO identifierKDFI
Elevation706.9 ft MSL
Latitude41.33750° N
Longitude84.42881° W
Magnetic variation5W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft18
Planned development (2025–29)$6,195,000
Sectional chartDETROIT
ARTCCCleveland Center
Flight ServiceCleveland
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1945/10
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityDFI
AttendedALL / MON-FRI / 0800-1800; ALL / SAT / 0800-1200
ManagerTony Saxton
Manager phone419-658-4444
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,199 × 72 ft | Asphalt (good) | 12: P4L · 30: PSIL |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.7 | — |
| UNICOM | 122.7 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 134.35 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 307.0 | — |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 419-658-2301
Airport remarks
- ESTABD BFR 1959.
- DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC TOLEDO APCH AT 419-865-1495.
- FOR AFT HRS ACES TO LOBBY SEE SIGN ON TRML DOOR.
- ACTVT OR INCR INTST REIL RWY 12 & 30; PAPI RWY 12; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 12/30 PRESET LOW INTST.
- PRIOR CDN RQRD FOR HNGR.
- ROPES NOT PRVDD.
- TONY@TAS-AVIATION.COM.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Aviation services near KDFI
Events near KDFI
Fri, Aug 21 · 11:00 AM (Free)
Annual 3rd Friday Lunch on the Fly (KGWB)
2710 Co Rd 60, Auburn, IN
Fly-in
Sat, Aug 15 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Auburn DeKalb Rally
2710 County Road 60, Auburn, IN
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Fri, Jul 31 · 11:00 AM (Free)
Annual 5th Friday Lunch on the Fly (KANQ)
5220 US-20, IN, Angola, IN
Fly-in
Sat, Sep 26 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Annual Indiana Seaplane Splash-in (01E)
450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, IN
Fly-in