8G8

VFR

KOONS

SALEM · OHIO

Elev
1,327'
Longest RWY
1,821'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 8G8 KOONS showing runway layout — runways 09/27
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 8G8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,327'
MSL · field 1,327' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 8G8

8G8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUCP (NEW CASTLE MUNI) · 22.9 NM away. Conditions at 8G8 may differ.

METAR · KUCP

Observed 05:56Z

KUCP 120556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/22 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02220222 10244 20217 56000
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,560 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID & HARRY KOONS
Address
1760 STATE ROUTE 9, SALEM OH 44460-9583

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
085°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 085° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,327 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2785° / 265°1,821 ftTURF27 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0933', tree, 406' from thr, 54' R of cntrln, slope 12
2790', trees, 101' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 8G8 KOONS in SALEM, OHIO, showing runways 09/27 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
8G8 · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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 CD CTC CLEVELAND APCH AT 216-352-2323, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0223/0490.
  • DEER, BIRDS, & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09THR & EDGES MKD WITH ORANGE TFC CONES.
  • 27THR & EDGES MKD WITH ORANGE TFC CONES.
  • 27ALSO 16 FT ROAD, 0 FT DIST, 250 FT L/R.

Other notes

  • ESTABD PRIOR TO 1959.
  • MANAGERCELL 234-564-5827.
  • OWNER330-337-1780.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 8G8

Answer card
ICAO
8G8
Name
KOONS
Location
SALEM, OHIO
Elevation
1,327 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,327 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 1,821 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

KOONS Airport sits near Salem, Ohio. Field elevation is 1,327 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 1,821 ft long and turf. The runway headings are 92° and 272° magnetic. This is a non-towered field, so use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light-piston pattern at about 2,327 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before you go if you are planning anything nonstandard.

Published remarks matter here. Runway 09 has orange cones marking the threshold and edges. Runway 27 also has orange cones at the threshold and edges. There is a 16-foot road obstruction near runway 27, 250 feet left and right of the centerline at zero feet distance. Deer, birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach. When Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC. No on-field FBOs are listed, so contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 8G8 KOONS Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published. Plan for the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. At 1,327 ft MSL field elevation, that is about 2,327 ft MSL.
Does 8G8 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 8G8. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the longest runway at KOONS Airport?
The only runway is 09/27. It is 1,821 ft long and turf. Performance planning should be conservative for weight, wind and surface condition.
Is KOONS Airport towered?
No. 8G8 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for position reports and traffic awareness.
What should I know about runway 27 at 8G8?
Runway 27 has orange cones marking the threshold and edges. There is also a 16-foot road obstruction near runway 27, 250 feet left and right of the centerline at zero feet distance.
Are there wildlife hazards at KOONS Airport?
Yes. Published remarks say deer, birds and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Expect a careful scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 8G8?
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323. When Approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0223 or 440-774-0490.
Are there any on-field FBOs at KOONS Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current service availability.

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