KUNI

VFR

OHIO UNIVERSITY

ATHENS/ALBANY · OHIO

Elev
765.7'
Longest RWY
5,600'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KUNI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,765.7'
MSL · field 765.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +4 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KUNI

Current METAR

Observed 05:35Z

KUNI 280535Z AUTO 13010G15KT 9SM -RA BKN047 15/13 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S AND W P0004 T01520128
Wind
130° @ 10G15 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
962 ft
Ceiling
4,700 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
10 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
UNI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
VICKI SMITH
Address
747 COLUMBIA ROAD, ALBANY OH 45710

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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130° · 10 kt
RWY 07
055°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 055° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,766 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored55° / 235°5,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
07PAPI 4-box left(3°)
25PAPI 4-box left(3°)51', tree, 1191' from thr, 301' R of cntrln, slope 19

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 25
LG · CAT I
UNI
108.75
ILS OR LOC RWY 25
KUNI · 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)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

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

  • Runways 07 and 25 have left traffic only. Extensive flight training occurs. Make every effort to observe traffic pattern altitude and avoid overflight of noise sensitive areas, including the church 1.8 miles northwest of runway end 25 and the village of Albany 2 miles east of airport 25.Show FAA
  • Deer, birds, and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 07 and 25 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 07 and 25 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • A+Icing inhibitor is preblended in the fuel.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07Located 949 feet from runway end 07.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Traffic pattern altitude for turbine aircraft except helicopters is 1534 feet above ground level, for multi-engine reciprocating aircraft 1234 feet above ground level, and for all others 1034 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • Prior coordination is required.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAlternate contacts are Shawn Wirick at 740-597-2600, wirick@ohio.edu, and Todd McGuire at 740-597-2609, mcguiret@ohio.edu.Show FAA
  • MANAGERFor emergencies call 740-597-2600.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUNI

Answer card
ICAO
KUNI
Name
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Location
ATHENS/ALBANY, OHIO
Elevation
765.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,765.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Ohio University Airport (KUNI) sits in Athens/Albany, Ohio. Field elevation is 765.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 07/25, which is 5,600 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. The published ILS serves runway 25. Pattern altitude is not published as a single value. Use 1,034 ft AGL for most aircraft. Use 1,234 ft AGL for multi-engine reciprocating aircraft. Use 1,534 ft AGL for turbine aircraft except helicopters.

This is a training airport. Expect a lot of pattern work. Runways 07 and 25 require left traffic only. The Chart Supplement also calls out noise-sensitive areas near the field. Keep clear of the church 1.8 miles northwest of runway end 25. Stay away from the village of Albany 2 miles east of the airport off runway 25. Wildlife is also a factor here. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport.

Ohio University Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. The fuel is preblended with icing inhibitor. Prior coordination is required before arrival. Runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights are on runways 07 and 25. The PAPI on both ends operates continuously. For first-time arrivals, brief the left traffic pattern carefully and verify the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KUNI?
Pattern altitude is not published as one number. Use 1,034 ft AGL for most aircraft. Use 1,234 ft AGL for multi-engine reciprocating aircraft. Use 1,534 ft AGL for turbine aircraft except helicopters.
Does KUNI have an ILS approach?
Yes. The field has one ILS approach for runway 25.
Is Ohio University Airport towered?
No. KUNI has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.075 for local traffic calls.
Which runway is longest at KUNI?
KUNI has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 5,600 ft long and asphalt.
What traffic pattern should I use at KUNI?
Runways 07 and 25 use left traffic only. The airport also sees extensive flight training. Expect busy pattern work.
Which FBO is on the field at KUNI?
Ohio University Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist.
Are there noise-sensitive areas near KUNI?
Yes. The published remarks ask pilots to avoid overflight of the church 1.8 miles northwest of runway end 25. They also call out the village of Albany 2 miles east of the airport off runway 25.
What should I know before a first flight into KUNI?
Plan for left traffic only. Expect active training traffic and wildlife near the field. Prior coordination is required, so call the airport or the FBO directly before arrival.

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