Runway 23 at KOSU is the westbound end at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The opposite end is Runway 05. Runway 23 has a magnetic heading of 229° and a length of 3,562 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end. KOSU is the ICAO identifier for Ohio State University. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for runway status. Check NOTAMs and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 23
Based on the current METAR wind at KOSU.
- Headwind
- -5.3 kt
- Crosswind
- 9.6 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 119°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 05
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 23
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 224°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 134°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (44°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 224°M for Runway 23
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 23 at KOSU?
Runway 23 has a magnetic heading of 229°. That is the published runway heading for this end.
Is Runway 23 at KOSU left or right traffic?
Runway 23 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction given in the facts.
What is the length of Runway 23 at KOSU?
Runway 23 is 3,562 ft long. That is the published runway length for this end.
What is the surface of Runway 23 at KOSU?
Runway 23 has an asphalt surface. The facts list the surface as ASPH.
Does Runway 23 at KOSU have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 23 at KOSU. Check the published IAP for current approach details.
What is the opposite end of Runway 23 at KOSU?
The opposite end is Runway 05. Runway 23 and Runway 05 are the two ends of the same runway.