OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY (KOSU)
Columbus, Ohio · Franklin County · 10 miles NW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierOSU
ICAO identifierKOSU
Elevation905.5 ft MSL
Latitude40.07952° N
Longitude83.07321° W
Magnetic variation5W
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryReliever · National
Based aircraft129
Annual enplanements49
Planned development (2025–29)$6,139,445
Sectional chartDETROIT
ARTCCIndianapolis Center
Flight ServiceDayton
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1943/08
Fuel available100LL, A1+
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityOSU
AttendedALL / ALL / 0600-2300
ManagerKarl Von Hagel
Manager phone614-292-4229
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,562 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | — |
| 09L/27R | 2,994 × 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 09L: V2L · 27R: V2L |
| 09R/27L | 5,004 × 100 ft | Asphalt (good) | 09R: P4L, MALSR · 27L: P4L |
| H1 | 40 × 40 ft | Asphalt (good) | — |
ILS approaches: 09R (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 125.95 | STATE |
| CBUSS STAR | 125.95 | STATE |
| DUBLN STAR | 125.95 | STATE |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 317.775 | STATE |
| CBUSS STAR | 371.975 | STATE |
| DUBLN STAR | 371.975 | STATE |
| CTAF | 118.8 | — |
| LCL/P | 118.8 | STATE |
| ATIS | 121.35 | STATE |
| CD/P | 121.7 | STATE |
| GND/P | 121.7 | STATE |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| NG OPS | 123.075 | STATE |
| LCL/P | 254.325 | STATE |
| NG OPS | 46.8 | STATE |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 614-451-2465
Airport 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 & 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.
- CLSD RAMP NORTH OF TWY G 24 HR PPR FOR USE (614) 292-5617.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
Flight training near KOSU
From $50.00 per hour
Airplane and Rotorcraft Gold Seal CFI at KDLZ, KOSU, Delaware, Ohio · +1 more location
$60.00 per hour
ATP/CFI/CFII/MEI at KMRT, Marysville, Ohio
$70.00 per hour
Sport, Private, Instrument & Tailwheel Instructor, Johnstown, Ohio · +3 more locations
$80.00 per hour
CFI at LHQ, OSU, 6CM, Lancaster, Ohio · +4 more locations
Events near KOSU
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Young Eagles at OSU Airport, Columbus OH
2160 W Case Rd, Columbus, OH
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Sat, Sep 12 · 9:00 AM (Free)
Young Eagles at OSU Airport, Columbus OH
2160 W Case Rd, Columbus, OH
Fly-inEAA Meeting
Thu, Nov 19 · 7:00 PM (Free)
Monthly Gathering
Lane Aviation, 4389 International Gateway, Columbus, OH
EAA Meeting
Thu, Aug 20 · 7:00 PM (Free)
Monthly Gathering
Lane Aviation, 4389 International Gateway, Columbus, OH
EAA Meeting