I23

LIFR

FAYETTE COUNTY

WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE · OHIO

Elev
979.7'
Longest RWY
5,097'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into I23
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,779.7'
MSL · field 979.7' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +8 · X/W 11 kt L

METAR & TAF I23

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

KI23 280535Z AUTO 16013G21KT 1SM VCTS RA BR BKN003 BKN075 BKN100 16/15 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS
Wind
160° @ 13G21 kt
Visibility
1 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,397 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,780 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
I23 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JERRY VAN DYKE
Address
2770 STATE ROUTE 38 NE, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE OH 43160-9006

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 13 kt
RWY 23
208°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
11 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 208° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,780 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored28° / 208°5,097 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)28', rr, 200' from thr, 240' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

NDB RWY 23
I23 · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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 Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537.Show FAA
  • Birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 23 has REIL lighting activated. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runways 05 and 23 and is controlled by the CTAF. The PAPI on runway 23 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL and Jet A fuel are available with full service on request during business hours. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a 28-foot railroad located 0 to 200 feet from the runway threshold, 240 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 23The obstacle clearance slope is zero to one due to a 28-foot railroad located 200 feet from the runway threshold, 240 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • Ropes are available on request.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe manager's cell phone number is 937-403-7170.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · I23

Answer card
ICAO
I23
Name
FAYETTE COUNTY
Location
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OHIO
Elevation
979.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,779.7 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,097 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
160° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Fayette County Airport sits in Washington Court House, Ohio. The field elevation is 979.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 05/23, at 5,097 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,779.7 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 122.8 and UNICOM 122.8. Columbus Approach handles the listed approach and departure frequencies. For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach directly. The runway lighting setup is useful to know before arrival. Runway 23 has REIL lighting. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on 05 and 23. The PAPI on 23 operates continuously.

Fayette County Airport is on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Full service is available on request during business hours. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours by credit card. The published remarks also note birds in the vicinity. There is a railroad near the runway 23 threshold, so pay close attention on short final. Prior coordination is required. If you are planning a first visit, call ahead and verify current field conditions with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at I23 Fayette County Airport?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That works out to 1,779.7 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does I23 have any published ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for I23. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What runway does Fayette County Airport use and how long is it?
I23 has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 5,097 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is Fayette County Airport towered?
No. I23 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic. Coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
Which fuel types are available at I23?
The on-field FBO is Fayette County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist.
Is self-serve fuel available at Fayette County Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say self-serve fuel is available 24 hours by credit card. Full service is available on request during business hours.
What should I know about runway 23 at I23 before landing?
Runway 23 has REIL lighting and a continuously operating PAPI. The published remarks also note a railroad near the threshold on the left side, so plan for a careful stabilized approach.
How do I get clearance delivery for I23?
The published remarks say to contact Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537 for clearance delivery. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.

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