KPCW

VFR

ERIE-OTTAWA INTL

PORT CLINTON · OHIO

Elev
590.1'
Longest RWY
5,646'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR11:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPCW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,590.1'
MSL · field 590.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +13 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KPCW

Current METAR

Observed 11:35Z

KPCW 281135Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM SCT020 BKN033 OVC045 17/14 A2978 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 15 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.78 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,145 ft
Ceiling
3,300 ft AGL
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 E
VFR sectional
DETROIT
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
PCW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLAYTON F FINKEN
Address
3255 E STATE RD, PORT CLINTON OH 43452-2542

Flight service · Hours

FSS CLE
CLEVELAND1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1800

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 15 kt
RWY 18
171°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 171° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,590 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2776° / 256°5,646 ftASPHStandard L
18/36Favored171° / 351°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)65', tree, 1825' from thr, 350' R of cntrln, slope 25
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', trees, 925' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 18
3685', trees, 1900' from thr, 20' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KPCW · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL,SALES

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
No

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

  • Customs is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Requests must be made two hours prior to arrival. The local office can be reached at 419-732-4446.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspan greater than 49 feet.Show FAA
  • Occasional deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 09 and 27. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runways 18 and 36. All lighting is controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27 operate continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27Runway 27 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Transient hangar requires prior permission.Show FAA
  • OWNERAdditional contact: info@portclintonairport.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPCW

Answer card
ICAO
KPCW
Name
ERIE-OTTAWA INTL
Location
PORT CLINTON, OHIO
Elevation
590.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,590.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,646 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Erie-Ottawa Intl is in Port Clinton, Ohio. The field elevation is 590.1 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 5,646 ft on runway 09/27. There is no control tower, so traffic works on CTAF 122.8. Cleveland Approach handles the published approach and departure frequencies. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport sits near Lake Erie traffic flow, so expect local VFR activity, wildlife on and near the field. Stay sharp on taxi and runway selection. Runway 27 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. Lighting is available on both runways. Runways 09 and 27 have REILs and high intensity lighting. Runways 18 and 36 have medium intensity lighting. PAPI is published for 09 and 27.

Erie Ottawa International Airport Authority is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Clearance delivery is handled through Cleveland Approach. Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspans over 49 ft. Customs is available 24/7 with two hours prior notice. Transient hangar use needs prior permission.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KPCW?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at KPCW. It is 5,646 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Is KPCW towered or uncontrolled?
KPCW does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KPCW?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KPCW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPCW. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the calm wind runway at KPCW?
Runway 27 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. That is the runway to expect first when winds are light.
What FBO is on the field at KPCW?
Erie Ottawa International Airport Authority is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
What are the tower or clearance contact details for KPCW?
There is no tower at KPCW. For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach at 216-352-2323.
Are there any airport restrictions or operational notes at KPCW?
Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with wingspans greater than 49 ft. Customs is available 24/7 with two hours prior notice. Transient hangar use requires prior permission.

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