4G8

MVFR

COLUMBIA

COLUMBIA STATION · OHIO

Elev
810.7'
Longest RWY
3,152'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:34Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4G8
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,810.7'
MSL · field 810.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +15 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 4G8

4G8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCLE (CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL) · 7.2 NM away. Conditions at 4G8 may differ.

METAR · KCLE

Observed 11:34Z

KCLE 281134Z 19015G25KT 10SM BKN016 OVC095 14/12 A2982 RMK AO2 T01440117 $
Wind
190° @ 15G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.82 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,009 ft
Ceiling
1,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID SAVILLE
Address
PO BOX 599, COLUMBIA STATION OH 44028-0599

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 15 kt
RWY 18
175°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 175° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,811 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored175° / 355°3,152 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1835', trees, 201' from thr, 130' R of cntrln, slope 0
3660', tree, 450' from thr, 25' R of cntrln, slope 4

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
4G8 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 is closed daily from sunset to sunrise.Show FAA
  • 18/36Nonstandard low-intensity runway lights are in use due to missing threshold lights.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There are 35-foot trees at zero feet distance, 130 feet bearing.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 18Nonstandard numbers only due to no displaced threshold markings and no arrowheads; the north 300 feet are unmarked.Show FAA
  • 36Nonstandard numbers only due to no displaced threshold markings and no arrowheads; the north 300 feet are unmarked.Show FAA
  • 36Obstacle clearance slope is 11 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 18Obstacle clearance slope is 14 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Established before 1959.Show FAA
  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at 4G8COLUMBIAAIRPORT@GMAIL.COM.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 4G8

Answer card
ICAO
4G8
Name
COLUMBIA
Location
COLUMBIA STATION, OHIO
Elevation
810.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,810.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,152 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
190° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Columbia Airport (4G8) sits in Columbia Station, Ohio. Field elevation is 810.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,152 ft long with asphalt surface. There is no control tower. UNICOM and CTAF are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The runway is marked with nonstandard numbers only. The north 300 ft are unmarked. Runway 36 is listed as the calm wind runway. Published remarks also say prior coordination is required. The runway lights are nonstandard low-intensity lights. They are out of service indefinitely. Runway 18 has trees 35 ft high near the approach area. Runway 36 has an obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold. The airport manager can be reached at 4G8COLUMBIAAIRPORT@GMAIL.COM.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Plan ahead for self-announce ops on CTAF. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. That is the best source for any current runway status, lighting, or local operating notes at this field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 4G8 Columbia Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Columbia Airport have a control tower?
No. Columbia Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at 4G8?
No ILS approaches are published for 4G8. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
What is the longest runway at Columbia Airport?
Runway 18/36 is the only runway. It is 3,152 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Can I use runway lights at 4G8 at night?
The published remarks say the nonstandard low-intensity runway lights on 18/36 are out of service indefinitely. The runway is also closed daily from sunset to sunrise.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at Columbia Airport?
Runway 36 is listed as the calm wind runway. The published remarks also note obstacle clearance issues near the displaced threshold. Review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.
Are there any FBOs on the field at 4G8?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current service availability.
What runway hazards should a first-time pilot know about at Columbia Airport?
The published remarks note trees near runway 18, nonstandard runway numbering and an unmarked north 300 ft segment. Prior coordination is required. Verify current conditions with the airport manager or the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.

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