KAXV NEIL ARMSTRONG Airport Guide

Before you fly into KAXV

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,902.3'

MSL · field 912.3' + 990 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 26

H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KAXV

Current METAR

Observed 11:15Z

KAXV 121115Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM SCT009 OVC022 20/19 A2987 RMK AO2

Wind: 250° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,793 ft
Ceiling: 2,200 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KAXV does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KDAY (JAMES M COX DAYTON INTL) · 35.7 NM away. Conditions at KAXV may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 12:00Z–13 12:00Z

TAF KDAY 121127Z 1212/1312 26012KT P6SM BKN015 TEMPO 1212/1213 BKN008 FM121500 30012KT P6SM SCT035 FM122300 31006KT P6SM SKC FM130400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC

BASEMVFR

12 12:00Z–12 15:00Z

Wind: 260° at 12 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 1,500 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: 8 NM SW
VFR sectional: DETROIT
Pattern altitude: 990 ft AGL · 1,902 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: AXV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TED BERGSTROM
Phone: 419-753-2810
Address: PO BOX 400, NEW KNOXVILLE OH 45871-0400

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY: DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0700-1700
SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

250° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 26

253°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
08/26Favored	73° / 253°	5,500 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
08	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(4°)	—	89', trees, 485' from thr, 238' R of cntrln, slope 3
26	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	15', road, 330' from thr, 275' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 KAXV NEIL ARMSTRONG in WAPAKONETA, OHIO, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KAXV · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08

KAXV · 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: 100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled): High pressure
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
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·20.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.30

KSCA·Aerotech Aviation·16.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Auglaize County Airport Authority 122.800(419) 753-2810 WebsitePhillips 663d ago	$5.65SS $5.65	$6.95SS $6.95

Auglaize County Airport Authority
122.800(419) 753-2810
100LL
$5.65
Jet A
$6.95

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.40atKVESDarke County Airport20.4 nmsave $0.25
Jet A$6.30atKSCAAerotech Aviation16.6 nmsave $0.65

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 614-338-8537.
WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - 122.7.

Fuel notes

100LL100LL & JET A1+ AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Approach & departure obstructions

268 FT FENCE, 65-200 FT DIST, 220-230 FT L.
08APCH SLP 13:1 TO DTHR DUE TO +89 FT TREE, 1168 FT DIST, 238 FT L.
26APCH SLP 20:1 TO DTHR

Other notes

2FOR SVC & FUEL CALL AMGR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAXV

Answer card

ICAO: KAXV
Name: NEIL ARMSTRONG
Location: WAPAKONETA, OHIO
Elevation: 912.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,902.3 ft MSL (990 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 08/26 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 250° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 26

NEIL ARMSTRONG is in Wapakoneta, Ohio. The field elevation is 912.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 5,500 ft of asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL, which is 1,902.3 ft MSL.

There are no published ILS approaches here. The on-field FBO is Auglaize County Airport Authority. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Published remarks say 100LL and Jet A1+ are available 24 hours self-serve by credit card. That is useful if you are planning an early arrival or a late departure. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Runway lighting is available on 08 and 26. Runway end identifier lights are also active. For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537. Published remarks also note obstructions near both ends. Runway 26 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note tied to an 8 ft fence near the left side. Runway 08 has a steeper approach slope note tied to a tree left of centerline. If you are new to the field, plan for a careful stabilized approach. Verify current details in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAXV?

Pattern altitude is 990 ft AGL. That is 1,902.3 ft MSL.

Does KAXV have a control tower?

No. KAXV is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

What runway does KAXV use and how long is it?

KAXV has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 5,500 ft long and paved with asphalt.

Are there any ILS approaches at KAXV?

No published ILS approaches are listed for KAXV. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before flight.

Which FBO is on the field at KAXV?

Auglaize County Airport Authority is listed on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (419) 753-2810 for current service details.

Is self-serve fuel available at KAXV?

Yes. Published remarks say 100LL and Jet A1+ are available 24 hours self-serve by credit card. Verify current availability with the airport operator if you need service help.

What should I know about runway 08 and runway 26 at KAXV?

Published remarks note obstacles near both ends. Runway 08 has a tree left of centerline on the approach side. Runway 26 has an 8 ft fence left of the runway near the approach area.

How do I get clearance delivery for KAXV?

Published remarks direct pilots to Columbus Approach for clearance delivery at 614-338-8537. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedures before departure.

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