KOZW

VFR

LIVINGSTON COUNTY/SPENCER J HARDY

HOWELL · MICHIGAN

Elev
962'
Longest RWY
5,002'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOZW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,001'
MSL · field 962' + 1,039 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +0 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KOZW

Current METAR

Observed 07:15Z

KOZW 280715Z AUTO 22007KT 170V290 10SM CLR 15/13 A2965 RMK AO2
Wind
220° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.65 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,528 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
DETROIT
Pattern altitude
1,039 ft AGL · 2,001 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
OZW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARK D JOHNSON
Address
3399 COUNTY AIRPORT DR, HOWELL MI 48855

Flight service · Hours

FSS LAN
LANSING1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-1700
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 7 kt
RWY 31
302°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 302° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,001 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored122° / 302°5,002 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR58', tree, 1313' from thr, 650' R of cntrln, slope 19
31PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', tree, 471' from thr, 550' R of cntrln, slope 6

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

ILS · 1

RWY 13
LD · CAT I
OGO
108.55
ILS OR LOC RWY 13
KOZW · 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
100LLAA+
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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
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

  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Detroit clearance delivery and flight services.Show FAA
  • Deer and large birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate or increase intensity of the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 13; runway end identifier lights for runway 31; and high intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31 on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators for runways 13 and 31 operate continuously from dawn to dusk. High intensity runway lights for runways 13 and 31 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOZW

Answer card
ICAO
KOZW
Name
LIVINGSTON COUNTY/SPENCER J HARDY
Location
HOWELL, MICHIGAN
Elevation
962 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,001 ft MSL (1,039 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Livingston County/Spencer J Hardy Airport sits in Howell, Michigan. The field elevation is 962 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,002 ft long with concrete pavement. The airport is not towered. Pattern altitude is 1,039 ft AGL, which is 2,001 ft MSL. The published ILS is for runway 13.

The on-field FBO is Livingston County Airport. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them at (517) 546-6675 for current service details. Published remarks also note ground communications on 121.725 through Detroit clearance delivery and flight services. For clearance delivery, contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404.

A first-time pilot should plan for a non-towered environment with CTAF and UNICOM on 123.0. The airport also has deer and large birds on and near the field, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Runway lighting is more than basic. The approach lighting system, runway alignment indicator lights for runway 13, runway end identifier lights for runway 31 and high intensity runway lights are all published. The high intensity lights are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operational notes before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOZW?
Pattern altitude is 1,039 ft AGL. That is 2,001 ft MSL at KOZW.
Does KOZW have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 13.
Is Livingston County/Spencer J Hardy Airport towered?
No. KOZW is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls.
What is the longest runway at KOZW?
KOZW has one runway. Runway 13/31 is the longest runway at 5,002 ft.
Which FBO is on the field at KOZW?
Livingston County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KOZW?
Both CTAF and UNICOM are 123.0. The published ground communications outlet is 121.725 through Detroit clearance delivery and flight services.
How do I get clearance delivery at KOZW?
The Chart Supplement says to contact Detroit Approach at 734-955-1404 for clearance delivery. The published clearance delivery and flight services frequency is 121.725.
Are there any wildlife concerns at KOZW?
Yes. Published remarks say deer and large birds are on and near the airport. Give yourself extra scan time on the runway and taxiways.

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