KCLE

VFR

CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL

CLEVELAND · OHIO

Elev
799.5'
Longest RWY
9,953'06R/24L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR13:51Z
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Before you fly into KCLE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,799.5'
MSL · field 799.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +16 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KCLE

Current METAR

Observed 13:51Z

KCLE 121351Z 28016G23KT 10SM SCT019 SCT030 BKN250 23/18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02330178 $
Wind
280° @ 16G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,038 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft AGL
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
9 NM SW
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
CLE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRANK WILLIAMS
Address
PO BOX 81009, 5300 RIVERSIDE DR, CLEVELAND OH 44181-3130

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 16 kt
RWY 28
265°M
Head/Tail
+16 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 265° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,800 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06R/24L42° / 222°9,953 ftCONCStandard L
06L/24R42° / 222°9,000 ftCONCStandard L
10/28Favored85° / 265°6,018 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06R9,956'9,956'9,956'8,029'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR80', trees, 3010' from thr, 370' R of cntrln, slope 35
24L9,956'9,956'9,956'9,956'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
06L9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF297', trees, 3689' from thr, 847' R of cntrln, slope 35
24R9,000'9,000'9,000'9,000'PAPI 4-box right(3°)ALSF2
106,018'6,018'6,018'6,018'PAPI 4-box left(3°)51', tree, 262' from thr, 490' R of cntrln, slope 1
286,018'6,018'6,018'6,018'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSF25', pole, 1252' from thr, 392' R of cntrln, slope 42

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 KCLE CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL in CLEVELAND, OHIO, showing runways 06R/24L, 06L/24R, 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 5

RWY 06L
LD · CAT III
LIZ
111.55
RWY 06R
LD · CAT I
CLE
111.9
RWY 24L
LD · CAT I
HPI
109.9
RWY 24R
LD · CAT III
PVY
111.55
RWY 28
LD · CAT I
PXP
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 06L
KCLE · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Available
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

  • DEER, COYOTES, & BIRDS INCLG WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • ADCUS AVBL MON-SUN DURING HOURS 0800-2000LCL; LTD AVBLTY DURING OFF HOURS; ALL REQ FOR SVC MUST BE MADE WITH THE U.S. CUST SVC OFC LCTD AT GATE A-14 CALL (216) 267-3600 DURG LISTED HRS.
  • NASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTER; NASA RAMP PPR CALL 216-433-2031; 0800-1730 MON-FRI. CONTACT NASA OPNS ON FREQ 122.925 WITHIN 50 NM.
  • PAD 2 AND TAXILANE Y1 RSTRD TO GROUP II ACFT LESS THAN 79 FT WINGSPAN.
  • ALL APCHS ARE OVR NOISE SENSITIVE AREAS. ARPT LATE NGT NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES ARE IN EFFECT 2300-0600. ADDITIONAL NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES ARE IN EFFECT CALL AMGR NORMAL BUSINESS HRS AT 216-265-6090.
  • TWYS CLSD OCT-APR TO SUPPORT DEICING OPS: TWY M; TWY J2; TWY M1 BTN TWY L & TWY J1; TWY M2 BTN TWY L & TWY J1.
  • RAMP AREA CONCOURSE D BTN GATES D1, D28 CLSD EXC ACFT WINGSPAN LESS THAN 86 FT.
  • PAD 3 BAYS 1-5 CLOSED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 134 FT.
  • PAD 3 BAY 6 CLOSED TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVER 94 FT.
  • TXL H CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVR 171 FT.
  • TWY F CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN OVR 118 FT.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06L/24RPCR VALUE: 1080/R/B/W/T
  • 06R/24LPCR VALUE: 840/R/B/W/T
  • 10/28PCR VALUE: 680/R/B/W/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06LRWY 6L ALSO HAS LGTD PLINE 99 FT ABV RWY END, 4266 FT FM RWY END, 966 FT L OF CNTRLN, 41:1 OBSTN CLNC SLOPE.
  • 10UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS L & R OF CNTRLN.

Arresting gear

  • 10_EMASEMAS - ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM, 170 FT IN WIDE X 275 FT LENGTH, LOCATED AT DEPARTURE END OF RY 10.
  • 28_EMASEMAS - ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM, 170 FT IN WIDE 365 FT IN LENGTH, LOCATED AT DEPARTURE END OF RY 28.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCLE

Answer card
ICAO
KCLE
Name
CLEVELAND-HOPKINS INTL
Location
CLEVELAND, OHIO
Elevation
799.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,799.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
3
Longest runway
06R/24L · 9,953 ft
Published ILS approaches
5
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Cleveland-Hopkins Intl sits in Cleveland, Ohio. Field elevation is 799.5 ft MSL. The airport has 3 runways. The longest is 9,953 ft on 06R/24L. The tower is open 24 hours.

This is a busy Class B field. Check the current chart before you go if you need the exact airspace picture for your route. Five ILS approaches are published for runway ends 06L, 06R, 24L, 24R and 28. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives you something different.

Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Jets FBO is also on the field. It carries Jet A. Deicing and anti-icing services are available from 0800 to 2000 local. Requests go through the U.S. Customs Service office at gate A-14. Late-night noise abatement is in effect from 2300 to 0600. All approaches cross noise-sensitive areas. Brief your arrival early and expect ATC to keep things tight.

Watch for deer, coyotes, birds and waterfowl in the area. Taxiway and ramp limits matter here too. Some taxiways and Pad 3 bays have wingspan restrictions. NASA ramp use needs prior permission. If you are bringing a larger airframe, verify the current taxi restrictions with the airport operator before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCLE?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC assigns something different.
Is KCLE a towered airport?
Yes. KCLE has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KCLE?
KCLE has 5 published ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 06L, 06R, 24L, 24R and 28.
What is the longest runway at KCLE?
The longest runway is 06R/24L at 9,953 ft. The other runways are 06L/24R at 9,000 ft and 10/28 at 6,018 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KCLE?
Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Jets FBO is also on the field. It carries Jet A.
Is there a night noise abatement procedure at KCLE?
Yes. Late-night noise abatement procedures are in effect from 2300 to 0600. The facts also say additional noise abatement procedures apply. Check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport manager if needed.
Can large aircraft use every taxiway at KCLE?
No. The facts list wingspan limits on Pad 3 bays 1 through 5, Taxiway F and Taxiway H. Verify current taxi restrictions with the airport operator before arrival.
Is deicing available at KCLE?
Yes. Deicing and anti-icing services are available daily from 0800 to 2000 local. Off-hour service is limited. Requests must go through the U.S. Customs Service office at gate A-14.

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