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Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) in Norwood, Massachusetts
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Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 03/01/1943, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 688 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 09180.*A, Location ID: OWD, Region: New England, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 126.000 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: New York, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: BDR, Tie-In FSS Name: Bridgeport, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 49 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: NGS (2003-10-19), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCB, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZBW, Boundary ARTCC Name: Boston, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Federal Agreements: NGY3, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: OWD, Last Inspection Date: 09/30/2013, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Massachusetts, County: Norfolk, City: Norwood, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 25.900'', Lng: -71° 10' 22.600'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.190528, Lng: -71.172944, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: NGS (2003-10-1), Distance from central business district: 2 mi (E) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Town Of Norwood, 566 Washington Street, Norwood, Ma 02062, 781-762-1240
  • Manager
  • Russ Maguire, 125 Access Road, Norwood, Ma 02062, 781-255-5616
  • Operations
  • Period: 09/30/2012 - 09/30/2013, Air Taxi Operations: 22,000, Itinerant Operations: 37,000, Local Operations: 40,000, Military Operations: 800
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 97, Multi Engine Aircraft: 8, Jet Engine Aircraft: 7, Helicopters: 9
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 15W (Year 1980), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Bottled Oxygen Type: 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: No, 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: AMB, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES, SURV
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: FILED FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 10, True Alignment: 89, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 31.599'', Lng: -71° 10' 42.624'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.192111, Lng: -71.178507, Physical Elevation: 48 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 25.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 31.812'', Lng: -71° 10' 29.515'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.192170, Lng: -71.174865, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 48 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 987 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 47.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4R, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 25, Object Height: 40 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 3,995 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,995 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,782 ft, Landing Distance Available: 2,795 ft, Position Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Elevation Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Displaced Threshold Position Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 28, True Alignment: 269, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 32.459'', Lng: -71° 09' 49.560'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.192350, Lng: -71.163767, Physical Elevation: 47 ft, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 32.414'', Lng: -71° 09' 52.389'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.192337, Lng: -71.164552, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 47 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 213 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 47.8 ft, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 40 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1000.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 3,995 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,995 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,808 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,595 ft, Position Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Elevation Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Displaced Threshold Position Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: FAA (03/17/2011), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 17, True Alignment: 155, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 37.646'', Lng: -71° 10' 40.335'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.193791, Lng: -71.177871, Physical Elevation: 49 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 49.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4R, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 25, Object Height: 26 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 850.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: NGS (10/10/2003), Elevation Source: NGS (10/10/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 35, True Alignment: 335, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: LOC/DME, Right Traffic Pattern: Yes, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 42° 11' 01.831'', Lng: -71° 10' 17.640'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 42.183842, Lng: -71.171567, Physical Elevation: 47 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 40.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 48.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Approach Light System: MALSF, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 50, Object Height: 20 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1200.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: NGS (10/10/2003), Elevation Source: NGS (10/10/2003), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: AVN (04/11/2011)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2012-04-04
Time: Day (12:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N5358R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 800 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Hawks, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = NORWOOD SKYHAWK FLYERS SOURCE = FAA ACCIDENT/INCIDENT PRELIM DATA & xxxx-x
Remarks: DENT TO LEADING EDGE OF WING. NORMAL LDG. MINOR DMG.
2009-08-11
Time: Day (13:40), Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-31 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N36BL, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 700 ft, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Report Type: Daily Report
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = BOLAVI AVIATION LLC
Remarks: REPTD A SMALL BIRD STRUCK WINDSHIELD AT APPROX 700 FT ON FINAL TO RWY 35. PILOT REPTD NO DMG.
2007-08-30
Time: Day (17:30), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4620Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 1110 ft, Speed: 95 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SPARTAN COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS
2004-10-19
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: Rain, Operator: Flight Options, Aircraft: BE-200 KING (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N612TA, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: PILOT SAID AT LEAST 2 BIRDS WERE EVIDENT IN L ENG. NOT SURE IF THEY WERE INGESTED NOR THE EXTENT OF DAMAGE, IF ANY. FLT CANCELLED. BIRDS REPTD AS DOVES, ASSUME MOURNING.
2004-09-12
Time: Dusk (19:40), Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N8307W, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = FAA NEW ENG RGN OPS CTR REPT & AON DAILY LOSSES OPER = JEREMIAH FITZGIBBONS
Remarks: SML DENT L WING
2004-09-10
Time: Night (19:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: FAIRCHILD SA227 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N350MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Canada goose, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x, FAA NEW ENG ROC BIRDSTRIKE REPT, & AON DAILY LOSSES OPER = SAN AIR CORP
Remarks: LIGHT DMG TO RT WING DE ICE BOOT.
2003-08-14
Time: Day (06:25), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N228CC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 2, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 15831 h, Other Costs: $21156, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: SOURCE = xxxx-x & FAA NEW ENG REG OPS CTR & NASDAC BRIEF REPT OPER = EASTERN AIR CENTER
Remarks: INGESTED APPROX 20 BIRDS. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. PILOT REPTD MAJOR DMG TO ENG. 1 BENT FAN BLADE FOUND.
2003-07-11
Time: Day (17:36), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N815CE, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Above Ground: 1500 ft, Speed: 180 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: Multiple
Comments: OPER = SEAPORT AVIATION INC (TOM O'CONNELL) SOURCE = NEW ENG REG. ROC BIRDSTRIKE REPT xxxx-x (x/xx/xxxx UPDATED WITH ROC REPT)
Remarks: HIT LEADING EDGE OF WING INBOUND. LANDED W/O INCIDENT. SLIGHT DENT LE RT WING. INCIDENT REPTD TO NEW ENGL. ROC. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: REPORTS 1 DAY APART, ASSUME EARLIER DATE IS CORRECT)
1998-08-25
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N94467, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 17, Above Ground: 700 ft, Speed: 70 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER - NORWOOD AIR
Remarks: BIRD STRUCK UNDER RT WING NEAR STRUT. AFTER LDG, PILOT FOUND NO DAMAGE & CONTD TOUCH AND GO'S.
1996-11-01
Time: Night (21:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1216T, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Parts Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: NTSB
Comments: OPERATOR = NORWOOD AIR
Remarks: TIME = 2100EST. PILOT SAW DEER ON RWY DURING FINAL APCH. HE VEERED THE A/C LEFT & THE A/C TOUCHED DOWN ON THE GRASS PARALLEL TO THE RWY. A/C ROLLED 300' THEN STUCK THE VASI. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO A/C.
1996-06-27
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BE-36 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6692R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FRU MOSU (ARROW LEASING ACCORDING TO N#)
Remarks: PILOT THOUGHT HE HIT A PHEASANT ON T/O ROLL, STOPPED T/O TO CHECK THE PROP.
1995-05-26
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N1777A, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 10, Above Ground: 64 ft, Speed: 75 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BOB DALY
Remarks: PILOT RAN OVER BIRD, NO DAMAGE TO A/C
1993-07-16
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N105BG, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck Other, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = BARNES GROUP, INC
Remarks: NOT KNOWN WHERE THE AC STRUCK BIRD--PROABABLY ENG AREA. PILOT REPORTED NO DAMAGE.
1992-09-07
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-32 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4289R, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 35, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: European starling, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = METRO AERO ASSOC (HENRY MANSOUR)
Remarks: # OF BIRDS SEEN/HIT NOT REPTD.
1992-08-06
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MERLIN III (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N350MC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 28, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Ring-necked pheasant, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Remarks: NO DAMAGE
2012 Incidents: 1, 2009 Incidents: 1, 2007 Incidents: 1, 2004 Incidents: 3, 2003 Incidents: 2, 1998 Incidents: 1, 1996 Incidents: 2, 1995 Incidents: 1, 1993 Incidents: 1, 1992 Incidents: 3
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