KOZW

VFR

LIVINGSTON COUNTY/SPENCER J HARDY

HOWELL · MICHIGAN

Elev
962'
Longest RWY
5,002'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR14:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KOZW LIVINGSTON COUNTY/SPENCER J HARDY showing runway layout — runways 13/31
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 +11 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KOZW

Current METAR

Observed 14:15Z

KOZW 121415Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM SCT025 19/12 A2986 RMK AO2
Wind
270° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 12°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,747 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
270° · 14 kt
RWY 31
302°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
8 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KOZW LIVINGSTON COUNTY/SPENCER J HARDY in HOWELL, MICHIGAN, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • DEER & LRG BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 THRU DTW CLNC DEL & FLT SVCS.
  • FOR CD CTC DETROIT APCH AT 734-955-1404.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT OR INCR INTST MALSR RWY 13; REIL RWY 31; HIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 13 & 31 OPR CONSLY DAWN-DUSK; HIRL RWY 13/31 PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-2200.

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
270° at 14 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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