5G7

VFR

BLUFFTON

BLUFFTON · OHIO

Elev
850.6'
Longest RWY
4,126'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5G7
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,850.6'
MSL · field 850.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +5 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF 5G7

5G7 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOWX (PUTNAM COUNTY) · 10.4 NM away. Conditions at 5G7 may differ.

METAR · KOWX

Observed 07:35Z

KOWX 280735Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A2972 RMK AO2
Wind
190° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,423 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NICK VANCE
Address
1080 NAVAJO DR, BLUFFTON OH 45817-9691

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0900-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0900-1300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 7 kt
RWY 23
227°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 227° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,851 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored47° / 227°4,126 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0553', trees, 633' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 8
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
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 Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The REIL on runways 05 and 23, the PAPI on runway 23, and the MIRL on runways 05 and 23 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23The PAPI on runway 23 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • UNICOM is maintained irregularly.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5G7

Answer card
ICAO
5G7
Name
BLUFFTON
Location
BLUFFTON, OHIO
Elevation
850.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,850.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,126 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Bluffton Airport sits in Bluffton, Ohio. The field elevation is 850.6 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 05/23 is asphalt and 4,126 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Published remarks say the REIL on 05 and 23, the PAPI on 23 and the MIRL on 05/23 are activated by CTAF. UNICOM is maintained irregularly, so do not count on it for routine coordination. The PAPI on runway 23 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

Bluffton Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For clearance delivery, contact Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495. If you are planning a night arrival or a first trip in, verify the current Chart Supplement and be ready for CTAF lighting procedures. The runway length is workable for light aircraft. The wildlife note and the lighting setup are the main items to brief before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Bluffton Airport (5G7)?
5G7 has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 4,126 ft long and asphalt.
Does Bluffton Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 5G7. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file.
Is Bluffton Airport towered?
No. 5G7 has no control tower, so plan for non-towered operations on CTAF 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at 5G7?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Bluffton Airport?
Bluffton Flying Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
How are the runway lights activated at 5G7?
The REIL on runways 05 and 23, the PAPI on runway 23 and the MIRL on 05/23 are activated by CTAF.
Is there anything to watch for on final to runway 23?
Yes. The PAPI on runway 23 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline. Stay lined up and verify the glidepath indication from a normal final approach path.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Bluffton?
For clearance delivery, contact Toledo Approach at 419-865-1495. The published approach frequencies are 120.8 and 317.55 for Toledo.

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