KHOC

MVFR

HIGHLAND COUNTY

HILLSBORO · OHIO

Elev
977.3'
Longest RWY
3,520'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:40Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHOC
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,677.3'
MSL · field 977.3' + 700 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +1 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KHOC

KHOC does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KILN (WILMINGTON AIR PARK) · 18.6 NM away. Conditions at KHOC may differ.

METAR · KILN

Observed 05:40Z

KILN 280540Z AUTO 13009KT 4SM TSRA BR SCT039 BKN048 OVC060 16/14 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB40 P0028 T01560144 $
Wind
130° @ 9 kt
Visibility
4 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,406 ft
Ceiling
4,800 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
700 ft AGL · 1,677 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
DAY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BOB PROSEK, AIRPORT AUTH PRESIDENT
Address
9500 N SHORE DR, HILLSBORO OH 45133-7799

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
130° · 9 kt
RWY 05
044°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 044° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,677 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored44° / 224°3,520 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0525', trees, 418' from thr, 176' R of cntrln, slope 8
23PAPI 2-box left(4°)50', trees, 903' from thr, 282' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
KHOC · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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, if unable to contact on the flight service station frequency, contact Indianapolis ARTCC at 317-247-2411.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 05 and 23. Precision approach path indicator is installed on runway 23. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 05 and 23. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service using a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23There is a 50-foot tree 81 feet from the runway, 139 feet to the right. There are 5 to 15-foot trees and brush 160 feet from the runway, 250 feet left and right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHOC

Answer card
ICAO
KHOC
Name
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Location
HILLSBORO, OHIO
Elevation
977.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,677.3 ft MSL (700 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 3,520 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
130° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Highland County Airport sits in Hillsboro, Ohio. Field elevation is 977.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,520 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and your own arrival setup.

Pattern altitude is 700 ft AGL, which is 1,677.3 ft MSL. That matters here because the field is not flat country flying. The published remarks also call out trees near runway 23. Pay attention on short final and during departure planning. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. Keep that in mind during taxi, takeoff and landing.

Highland County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. The runway has medium intensity lights, runway end identifier lights on 05 and 23 and a PAPI on runway 23. If you need clearance delivery and cannot raise Flight Service, the published remark says to contact Indianapolis ARTCC. For any current procedure details or local restrictions, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHOC?
Pattern altitude is 700 ft AGL. That is 1,677.3 ft MSL at Highland County Airport.
Does KHOC have a control tower?
No. KHOC is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.05 for self-announced traffic calls. UNICOM is also 123.05.
Is there an ILS at Highland County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KHOC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What runway is available at KHOC and how long is it?
KHOC has one runway. Runway 05/23 is asphalt and 3,520 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at KHOC?
Highland County Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and has 24-hour self-serve fuel with credit card access.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KHOC?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-service with a credit card.
What should I watch for on approach to runway 23 at KHOC?
The published remarks note a 50-foot tree near runway 23 plus smaller trees and brush farther out. Runway 23 also has a PAPI, which can help on final.
Are there wildlife hazards at Highland County Airport?
Yes. The published remarks say deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for extra caution during taxi, takeoff and landing.

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