KTZR

MVFR

BOLTON FLD

COLUMBUS · OHIO

Elev
904.2'
Longest RWY
5,500'04/22
Tower
07:30–19:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Before you fly into KTZR
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
07:30–19:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,704.2'
MSL · field 904.2' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +8 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KTZR

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KTZR 280735Z AUTO 17011KT 5SM -RA SCT049 SCT060 OVC080 15/15 A2990 RMK AO2 P0013 T01510145
Wind
170° @ 11 kt
Visibility
5 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,146 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
8 NM SW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,704 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
TZR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHARLIE GOODWIN
Address
2000 NORTON RD, COLUMBUS OH 43228-3667

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1930

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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170° · 11 kt
RWY 22
207°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 207° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,704 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored27° / 207°5,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
22PAPI 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.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 04
LS · CAT I
BUZ
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 04
KTZR · 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
100LLA1+
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SURV

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

  • High tension power lines and towers are located northeast to southeast.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537.Show FAA
  • Birds and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Banner towing and banner activity are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For fuel and aircraft services, contact the fixed base operator on frequency 123.3.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 04, runway end identifier lights on runway 22, and medium intensity runway lights on runways 04 and 22 by using the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day by self service via credit card.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22The pavement classification rating value is 364/F/B/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04Runway 04 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission required. Contact the airport manager for information.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency operations are available 24 hours a day at 614-239-4029.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTZR

Answer card
ICAO
KTZR
Name
BOLTON FLD
Location
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Elevation
904.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,704.2 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0730-1930
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
6
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
170° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Bolton Fld is in Columbus, Ohio. Field elevation is 904.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 04/22, which is 5,500 ft of asphalt. Runway 04 is the calm wind runway. The field is towered from 0730 to 1930. When the tower is closed, use CTAF 128.1 for lighting activation and airport traffic calls.

An ILS is available to runway 04. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,704.2 ft MSL. Bolton Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve credit card. For fuel and aircraft services, the FBO uses 123.3. The airport also requires prior permission. Contact the airport manager before arrival if you need access or operational details.

For a first-time arrival, watch the published notes closely. Birds and other wildlife are reported on and near the airport. Banner towing activity is also in the area. High tension power lines and towers lie northeast to southeast of the field. If you are arriving after tower hours, get clearance delivery through Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KTZR?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 1,704.2 ft MSL at Bolton Fld.
What runway is available at Bolton Fld and how long is it?
Bolton Fld has one runway. Runway 04/22 is 5,500 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Is there an ILS approach at KTZR?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach to runway 04.
What are the tower hours at KTZR?
The tower is open from 0730 to 1930. Outside those hours, use CTAF 128.1 for airport traffic and lighting activation.
Which FBO is on the field at Bolton Fld?
Bolton Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KTZR?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day by self-serve credit card.
What should I know about arriving at KTZR for the first time?
The airport requires prior permission. The remarks also note birds and wildlife near the field. Banner towing activity is also in the area. High tension power lines and towers lie northeast to southeast.
How do I get clearance delivery when the tower is closed at Bolton Fld?
Contact Columbus Approach at 614-338-8537 for clearance delivery when the tower is closed.

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