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Ohio State University Airport (OSU)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 08/01/1943, Runways: 4, Land Area Covered By Airport: 1080 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 17787.*A, Location ID: OSU, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: DET, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 118.800 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Detroit, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: DAY, Tie-In FSS Name: Dayton, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 905 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: STATE (2010-02-25), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCI, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZID, Boundary ARTCC Name: Indianapolis, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: IV A U 09/1975, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: OSU, Last Inspection Date: 10/30/2015, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
  • Location
  • State: Ohio, County: Franklin, City: Columbus, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 47.391'', Lng: -83° 04' 23.346'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.079831, Lng: -83.073152, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: FAA (2011-06-01), Distance from central business district: 10 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Ohio State University, Ohio State Univ Airport, 2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus, Oh 43235, 614-292-5460
  • Manager
  • Douglas E. Hammon, Ohio State Univ Airport, 2160 W. Case Rd, Columbus, Oh 43235, 614-292-5460
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2014, Commercial Operations: 4, Air Taxi Operations: 10,506, Itinerant Operations: 31,658, Local Operations: 28,690, Military Operations: 236
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 112, Multi Engine Aircraft: 19, Jet Engine Aircraft: 14, Helicopters: 7
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA1+, Magnetic Variation: 5W (Year 1990), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bulk Oxygen Type: High/Low pressure, Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: Yes, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: CARGO, INSTR
  • Remarks
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Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 05, True Alignment: 49, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 34.600'', Lng: -83° 04' 42.461'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.076278, Lng: -83.078461, Physical Elevation: 903 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 905.2 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 15, Object Height: 37 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 780.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 200R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 3,562 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,562 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,562 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,562 ft, Position Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Elevation Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 23, True Alignment: 229, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 57.810'', Lng: -83° 04' 08.011'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.082725, Lng: -83.068892, Physical Elevation: 893 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 905.2 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 60 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1422.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 50L/R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 3,562 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,562 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,562 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,562 ft, Position Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Elevation Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 09L, True Alignment: 87, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 57.700'', Lng: -83° 04' 44.052'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.082694, Lng: -83.078904, Physical Elevation: 904 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 29.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 904.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V2L, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 35, Object Height: 67 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 2550.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125R ft, Take-Off Run Available: 2,994 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 2,994 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 2,994 ft, Landing Distance Available: 2,994 ft, Position Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Elevation Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 27R, True Alignment: 267, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 59.209'', Lng: -83° 04' 05.587'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.083114, Lng: -83.068219, Physical Elevation: 892 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 42.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 904.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V2L, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 18, Object Height: 72 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1545.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 122R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4 (Up), Take-Off Run Available: 2,994 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 2,994 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 2,994 ft, Landing Distance Available: 2,994 ft, Position Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Elevation Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: NGS (08/17/2006)

Runway 3

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 09R, True Alignment: 87, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 37.728'', Lng: -83° 04' 53.769'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.077147, Lng: -83.081603, Physical Elevation: 901 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 51.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 905.3 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Approach Light System: MALSR, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 35, Object Height: 1646 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1696.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 612L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Take-Off Run Available: 5,004 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,004 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,004 ft, Landing Distance Available: 5,004 ft, Position Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Elevation Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 27L, True Alignment: 267, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 40° 04' 40.253'', Lng: -83° 03' 49.488'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 40.077848, Lng: -83.063747, Physical Elevation: 890 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 26.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 902.6 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 42, Object Height: 53 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 2470.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 714R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Take-Off Run Available: 5,004 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,004 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,004 ft, Landing Distance Available: 5,004 ft, Position Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Elevation Source: STATE (02/25/2010), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 4

    Near Midair Collisions Incidents

    27-AUG-2015 16:01
    Report Number: NGLTOSU15001, Incident Evaluation: POTENTIAL
    Reporing aircraft: Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Altitude: 1400 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Takeoff
    Other aircraft: Operation: OTHER, UAS
    19-SEP-2010 14:20
    Report Number: NGLTOSU10001
    Reporing aircraft: PIPER PA-46, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N9083U, Flight Plan Filled: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Climb
    Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Operation: GENERAL AVIATION (14 CFR 91), Registration Nr: N62266, Flight Plan Filed: Visual Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Level Flight/Cruise

    National Wildlife Strike Incidents

    2015-09-24
    Time: Day (16:18), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION MUSTANG 510 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N814WS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Above Ground: 3000 ft, Speed: 230 knots, Miles From Airport: 4 mi, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
    Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx, ONE MAIL IN xxxx-x), FAA DAILY REPORT APP EVENT ID xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SUPERIOR BEVERAGE GROUP LTD / MAVERICK AIR LLC)
    Remarks: DMG TO RT WING, LEADING EDGE, LEAKING FUEL.
    2015-08-28
    Time: Day (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATIONJET (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N34DZ, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9/27, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR /OWNER = DLZ AIRCRAFT INC
    Remarks: SPECIFIC PART NOT REPORTED, REPORTED AS FLAP OR GEAR.
    2015-08-18
    Time: Day (16:05), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-45 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N858MK, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: xxxx-xx-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = KMI MANAGEMENT LLC
    Remarks: BIRD FOUND ON RWY 27L, E OF TWY CHARLIE.
    2015-08-13
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY.
    2015-08-10
    Time: Day (09:00), Precipation: None, Operator: Government, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N40SU, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 9L, Speed: 45 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Struck nose, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: Multiple
    Comments: SOURCE = THREE xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx,Rx), ASIAS REPORT OPERATOR / OWNER = THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    Remarks: BIRD CIRCLED IN FRONT OF A/C ON TAKEOFF. STRUCK AND SHATTERED WINDSCREEN RESULTING IN ABORTED TAKEOFF.
    2015-07-14
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 32, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: ARPT MX FOUND CARCASS DURING FIELD CHECK.
    2015-06-24
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND BY MX STAFF SEALING CRACK IN RWY. DAY.
    2014-07-11
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON RWY 27L BY MAINTENANCE STAFF.
    2014-06-27
    Time: Day (11:15), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-680 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N369QS, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 9R, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: OPER = NETJET SALES SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx)
    Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO WILDLIFE MATERIAL IN SAMPLE. ONLY INSECT MATERIAL FOUND. PILOT REPTD STRIKING 1 BIRDS AND SEEING OTHERS. DESCRIBED AS SMALL BLACK BIRDS. NO CARCASS FOUND ON RWY CHECK. SENT SAMPLE FROM SMALL AMOUNT OF SNARGE ON RT WING.
    2014-06-26
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-winged blackbird, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING RWY CHECK
    2014-06-26
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Killdeer, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING RWY CHECK
    2014-06-09
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 9R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: BARN SWALLOW CARACASS FOUND DURING RUNWAY CHECK ON 9R.
    2014-06-02
    Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Business, Aircraft: GULFAERO IV (Airplane), Mass: 27,001 - 272,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N888HH, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Comments: OPER = HAWORTH TRANSPORTATION SERVICE LLC xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx
    Remarks: PILOT REPTD STRIKING BIRD ON T/O. FOUND CARCASS ON RWY CHECK.
    2014-05-17
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Upland sandpiper, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND DURING RWY CK.
    2014-05-09
    Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 27L, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Barn swallow, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
    Remarks: CARCASS FOUND ON C/L OF RWY 27L BY MOWING STAFF.
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