Runways · KOSU

Runways at Ohio State University, headings, length, surface and ILS (KOSU)

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · COLUMBUS, OHIO

Runway system
Towered
3
runways
Longest
5,004 ft
ILS
1
Surface
ASPH

Ohio State University Airport (KOSU) in Columbus, Ohio has 3 runways. All three are asphalt. The longest is 09R/27L at 5,004 ft by 100 ft. The shortest is 09L/27R at 2,994 ft by 100 ft. Runway 05/23 is 3,562 ft by 100 ft.

The field elevation is 905.5 ft MSL. A control tower is in operation from 0700 to 2300. ILS is published for runway 09R. That is the main instrument runway end listed in the facts.

Noise abatement matters here. There is a noise sensitive area within 4 miles to the north and northeast. Noise abatement restrictions prohibit touch-and-go or reported takeoff and landing operations daily from 2300 to 0700. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. Use aviationweather for live METAR and TAF.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KOSU.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09R
082°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09R · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,906 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
09R/27L82° / 262°5,004 ft100 ftASPHStandard L
05/2344° / 224°3,562 ft100 ftASPHStandard L
09L/27R82° / 262°2,994 ft100 ftASPHStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston unless ATC gives different instructions. The field elevation is 905.5 ft MSL, so that puts a standard pattern near 1,905.5 ft MSL.

This is a towered field from 0700 to 2300. Expect ATC to sequence the pattern. Noise abatement is active. Keep the north and northeast noise sensitive area in mind. The published restriction against touch-and-go or reported takeoff and landing operations runs daily from 2300 to 0700. No right traffic exceptions are listed in the facts.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KOSU have?
KOSU has 3 runways.
What is the longest runway at Ohio State University Airport?
Runway 09R/27L is the longest runway. It is 5,004 ft long and 100 ft wide.
Which runway has ILS at KOSU?
ILS is published for runway 09R.
What is the surface type at KOSU?
All three runways are asphalt.
Is KOSU towered?
Yes. The control tower is open from 0700 to 2300.
Are there noise abatement restrictions at KOSU?
Yes. There is a noise sensitive area within 4 miles to the north and northeast. Touch-and-go or reported takeoff and landing operations are prohibited daily from 2300 to 0700.