I17 PIQUA/HARTZELL FLD Airport Guide

Before you fly into I17

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,993.1'

MSL · field 993.1' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +8 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF I17

I17 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVES (DARKE COUNTY) · 10.5 NM away. Conditions at I17 may differ.

METAR · KVES

Observed 23:35Z

KVES 112335Z AUTO 28009G14KT 3SM -RA BR SCT043 BKN065 BKN075 26/26 A2982 RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/4V5

Wind: 280° @ 9G14 kt
Visibility: 3 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 26°C
Altimeter: 29.82 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 2,675 ft
Ceiling: 6,500 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

I17 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDAY (JAMES M COX DAYTON INTL) · 16.3 NM away. Conditions at I17 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KDAY 112341Z 1200/1224 22011KT P6SM SCT080 FM120500 22012G19KT P6SM BKN080 WS020/24040KT TEMPO 1205/1208 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM120900 24011G17KT P6SM BKN025 FM121300 30012KT P6SM SCT050 FM121600 31014G21KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 05:00Z

Wind: 220° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 8,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM NW
VFR sectional: DETROIT
ARTCC: ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: DAY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRADYN RANSDELL
Phone: 937-778-5742
Address: 1 PROPELLER PL, PIQUA OH 45356-2655

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY: DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

280° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

250°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	70° / 250°	3,998 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	8', crops, 201' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 0
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	3', crops, 201' from thr, 135' 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 I17 PIQUA/HARTZELL FLD in PIQUA, OHIO, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

I17 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

I17 · IAP

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+A1+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.40

KVES·Darke County Airport·10.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.29

KDAY·PremierFBO·16.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Hartzell Propeller Service Center 123.000(937) 778-4201 Website3d ago	$6.42	—

Hartzell Propeller Service Center
123.000(937) 778-4201
100LL
$6.42
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKVESDarke County Airport10.5 nmsave $1.02
Jet A$6.29atKDAYPremierFBO16.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

AEROBATIC BOX LCTD WI 1 NMR OF ARPT, BLW 4500 FT MSL, SR-SS.
ARPT CONDS UNMON MON-FRI 1600-0800, SAT-SUN, & HOLS.
FOR CD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 614-338-8537.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

08+8 FT CROPS, 0-200 FT DIST, 210 FT L & 200 FT R.
26+3 FT CROPS, 0-200 FT DIST, 135 FT L.
26CALM WIND RWY.
08PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
08+8 FT CROPS, 201 FT DIST, 210 FT L & 200 FT R, 0:1 OBSTN CLNC SLP.
26+3 FT CROPS, 201 FT DIST, 135 FT L, 0:1 OBSTN CLNC SLP.

Other notes

PROP RPRS.
PRIOR CDN RQRD FOR TSNT HNGR.
ROPES NOT PRVDD.
1UNATNDD MAJOR HOLS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I17

Answer card

ICAO: I17
Name: PIQUA/HARTZELL FLD
Location: PIQUA, OHIO
Elevation: 993.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,993.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 3,998 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 280° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

PIQUA/HARTZELL FLD (I17) sits in Piqua, Ohio. Field elevation is 993.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,998 ft long with asphalt surface. There is no control tower. Clearance delivery goes through Columbus Approach. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current airport information say otherwise. The field is served by Hartzell Propeller Service Center on the airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card.

A few operational items matter here. Runway 26 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runway end identifier lights are active on 08 and 26. Medium intensity runway lights are on 08/26 and are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on both ends operates continuously. The PAPI on runway 08 is unusable more than 6 degrees right of centerline. There are crops near the runway 08 end. Give that departure end a close look. The airport is unattended on major holidays. Airport conditions are unmonitored from 1600 to 0800 Monday through Friday. They are unmonitored all day Saturday, Sunday and holidays. An aerobatic box also sits within 1 NM north of the airport below 4,500 ft MSL from sunrise to sunset.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at I17 and can a light jet use it?

I17 has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 3,998 ft long and asphalt. That is enough for many light aircraft. Performance depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.

Does I17 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for I17. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at I17?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for I17. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.

Is I17 towered or non-towered?

I17 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Which FBO is on the field at I17?

Hartzell Propeller Service Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.

Is 100LL available at I17 after hours?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours via credit card. Call the FBO directly if you need to confirm access details before arrival.

What should I know about runway 08 at I17?

There are 8-foot crops near the runway 08 end. The PAPI on runway 08 is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of centerline.

Is there any special traffic or airport activity near I17?

Yes. An aerobatic box is located within 1 NM north of the airport below 4,500 ft MSL from sunrise to sunset. Airport conditions are also unmonitored during nights on weekdays. They are unmonitored all day on weekends and holidays.

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