KOUN

VFR

UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA WESTHEIMER

NORMAN · OKLAHOMA

Elev
1,181.7'
Longest RWY
5,199'18/36
Tower
08:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:30Z
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Before you fly into KOUN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
08:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,181.7'
MSL · field 1,181.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KOUN

Current METAR

Observed 04:30Z

KOUN 280430Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2988 RMK AO2 T01760125
Wind
040° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,875 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
DALLAS-FT WORTH
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
OUN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LANCE LAMKIN
Address
1700 LEXINGTON AVE, SUITE 212, NORMAN OK 73069

Flight service · Hours

FSS MLC
MC ALESTER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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040° · 6 kt
RWY 03
033°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 033° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,182 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36177° / 357°5,199 ftASPH18 R
03/21Favored33° / 213°4,748 ftASPH21 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
03PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALS
21PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 03
LE
PHY
111.1
RWY 18
LD · CAT I
BWM
111.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KOUN · 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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • High density student operations occur in the vicinity of the airport and five miles south.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for helicopters is 500 feet above ground level; single engine aircraft 1000 feet above ground level; multi-engine and jets 1500 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact the tower, contact Oke City Approach at 405-681-5683.Show FAA
  • Caution: Coyotes and birds are on and in the vicinity of the runways.Show FAA
  • 180 degree turns are prohibited on runways for all aircraft other than single engine light aircraft.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required for all transient aircraft the day before and day of university home football game at 405-360-3900.Show FAA
  • Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that LED approach lighting system is in use on runway 03.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate medium intensity runway lights on runways 03/21 and 18/36; runway end identifier lights on runway 36; medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 18; and medium intensity approach lighting system on runway 03 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Pre dates the act.Show FAA
  • Special event fee applies for all aircraft the day before and day of a university home football game.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOUN

Answer card
ICAO
KOUN
Name
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA WESTHEIMER
Location
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
Elevation
1,181.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,181.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0800-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

University of Oklahoma Westheimer is in Norman, Oklahoma. Field elevation is 1,181.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 18/36 at 5,199 ft. The tower is open 0800-2200. When the tower is closed, use CTAF 118.0 for lighting activation and traffic calls.

There are 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 03 and 18. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published helicopter pattern altitude is 500 ft AGL. Single-engine aircraft use 1,000 ft AGL. Multi-engine aircraft and jets use 1,500 ft AGL.

Cruise Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (405) 360-3900 for current services. The remarks also note high-density student traffic in the area and five miles south. Expect that to matter on a busy day. There are also coyotes and birds on or near the runways. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Special event fees and prior permission apply the day before and day of a university home football game. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KOUN?
The longest runway is 18/36. It is 5,199 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does KOUN have an ILS approach?
Yes. KOUN has 2 ILS approaches. The published runway ends are 03 and 18.
What are the tower hours at KOUN?
The tower is open from 0800 to 2200. Outside those hours, use CTAF 118.0 for airport traffic and lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at KOUN?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block for fixed-wing aircraft. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KOUN?
Cruise Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (405) 360-3900 for current service details before arrival.
How do I turn on the runway lights when the tower is closed at KOUN?
Use the common traffic advisory frequency to activate the lights. The remarks say medium intensity runway lights are available on 03/21 and 18/36. Runway 18 has MALSR. Runway 03 has a medium intensity approach lighting system with LED approach lighting in use.
Are there any special restrictions for university home football games at KOUN?
Yes. A special event fee applies the day before and day of a university home football game. Prior permission is also required for all transient aircraft on those days. Call 405-360-3900 before you plan the trip.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at KOUN?
Expect high-density student operations in the area and five miles south. The remarks also call out coyotes and birds near the runways. Keep a close lookout and be ready for busy local traffic.

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