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Airports / Ohio / OSU
Medium airport · OSU
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
Columbus, Ohio · 905 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
175 ratings
0
Operators based
905
Elevation ft
Columbus, OhioELEV 905 FTMedium airport
4.5
Google rating
175
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
905
Field elevation
feet above sea level
10
Nearest alternate
nm to CMH
Field standing
#15 / 35
Ohio airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 175 Google ratings , ranked against 35 rated OH fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU / OSU) is a mid-sized airport serving Columbus, Ohio. The field lies at an elevation of 905 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
OSU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 10 nm), Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, 17 nm), and Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH, 38 nm). OSU offers 3 runways, the longest 5,004-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Columbus, OH destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from OSU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KOSU. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
The Ohio State University Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, freeMark Fletcher, interim general manager +1 614 292 5592, fletcher.447@osu.edu
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Daily 0700-2200
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“He had a great time watching the planes, fuel trucks, and airport fire truck.”
Pam M5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KOSU
IATA
OSU
FAA / Local
OSU
Elevation
905 ft
Coordinates
40.0798° N · 83.0730° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 905 ft, OSU sits higher than 55% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,004 ft
- 09R/27L5,004 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05/233,562 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09L/27R2,994 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,004 ft
OSU's 5,004 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International AirportColumbus
- 17nmLCKRickenbacker International AirportColumbus
- 38nmSGHSpringfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSpringfield
- 47nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
- 51nmMFDMansfield Lahm Regional AirportMansfield
- 51nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKOSU · The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field · Columbus, OH
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OSU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 247 nm | 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 269 nm | 1h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 292 nm | 1h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 414 nm | 1h 22m |
| Boston (BED) | 550 nm | 1h 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 793 nm | 2h 15m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 818 nm | 2h 18m |
| Houston (HOU) | 867 nm | 2h 25m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OSU?
- The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field's longest paved runway is 5,004 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OSU?
- The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,004 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field?
- One FBO serves OSU: The Ohio State University Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to OSU?
- The closest alternate is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 10 nm away, followed by Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OSU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 58m (247 nm), Washington DC about 1h 2m (269 nm), Nashville about 1h 5m (292 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.