56D

IFR

WYANDOT COUNTY

UPPER SANDUSKY · OHIO

Elev
829.8'
Longest RWY
3,997'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 56D
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,829.8'
MSL · field 829.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +4 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 56D

56D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFDY (FINDLAY) · 17.8 NM away. Conditions at 56D may differ.

METAR · KFDY

Observed 07:53Z

KFDY 300753Z AUTO 03004KT 7SM BKN009 OVC014 07/05 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE21 CIG 006V011 SLP121 P0000 T00670050
Wind
030° @ 4 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
106 ft
Ceiling
900 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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

Airport manager

Name
MITCHEL GRENWALT
Address
10841 COUNTY HIGHWAY 42, UPPER SANDUSKY OH 43351-9139

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 4 kt
RWY 36
355°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 355° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,830 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored175° / 355°3,997 ftASPH36 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1855', tree, 991' from thr, 205' R of cntrln, slope 14
368', brush, 281' from thr, 117' R of cntrln, slope 10

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

VOR-A
56D · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
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. When Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0222 or 440-774-0490.Show FAA
  • Runway 36 right pattern is displaced due to a plus 205 foot lighted building west of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Bird activity occurs at the landfill 1.5 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Beacon activation is by CTAF.Show FAA
  • Low intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Obstacle clearance slope is zero to one due to plus 5 to 10 foot brush located zero to 200 feet distance, 120 feet left; plus 1 to 7 foot brush located zero to 200 feet distance, 92 feet right.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 has nonstandard basic markings due to threshold markings.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 has nonstandard basic markings due to threshold markings.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Ropes are not provided.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at mgrenwalt@schmidtmachine.com.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can also be reached at 419-294-3814.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 56D

Answer card
ICAO
56D
Name
WYANDOT COUNTY
Location
UPPER SANDUSKY, OHIO
Elevation
829.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,829.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,997 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
030° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Wyandot County Airport (56D) sits in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Field elevation is 829.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,997 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Low intensity runway lights on 18/36 are activated by CTAF. The beacon is also activated by CTAF.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Runway 36 has a displaced right pattern because of a lighted building west of the airport. Runway 36 markings are faded. It also has nonstandard basic markings due to threshold markings.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or call the field directly before arrival for current services. Wildlife is a real factor here. Deer, birds and other wildlife are present on and near the airport. Bird activity also occurs at the landfill 1.5 NM north-northwest of the field. For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach. When Approach is closed, use Cleveland ARTCC. This is a non-towered airport with published CTAF and UNICOM on 123.05. Plan ahead for local pattern and lighting procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Wyandot County Airport (56D)?
56D has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,997 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Wyandot County Airport have a control tower?
No. 56D is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
What is the pattern altitude at 56D?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Wyandot County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 56D. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
How do I activate the runway lights at 56D?
Low intensity runway lights for 18/36 are activated by CTAF. The beacon is also activated by CTAF.
Which runway has the displaced pattern at Wyandot County Airport?
Runway 36 has a displaced right pattern. The remarks also note a lighted building west of the airport.
Are there any on-field FBOs at 56D?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Wyandot County Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323. When Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0222 or 440-774-0490.

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