Airports / Ohio / KTZR
Bolton Field.
Columbus, Ohio · 906 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KTZR
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
906
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Bolton Field (KTZR) sits in Columbus, Ohio, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 906 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KTZR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK, 11 nm), The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU, 11 nm), and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 13 nm). With a single 5,500-foot paved runway, KTZR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from KTZR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Columbus.
1 FBO serves KTZR. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Bolton Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Daily 07:30-19:30
- Unicom 123.3
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Parking
- Fuel
- +6 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KTZR
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KTZR
Elevation
906 ft
Coordinates
39.9011° N · 83.1369° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 906 ft, KTZR sits higher than 56% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,500 ft
- 045,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,500 ft
KTZR's 5,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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.
- 11nmLCKRickenbacker International AirportColumbus
- 11nmOSUThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott FieldColumbus
- 13nmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International AirportColumbus
- 33nmSGHSpringfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSpringfield
- 42nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
- 42nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
Location
Open the full mapKTZR · Bolton Field · Columbus, OH
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KTZR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 250 nm | 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 270 nm | 1h 2m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 282 nm | 1h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 419 nm | 1h 22m |
| Boston (BED) | 557 nm | 1h 42m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 785 nm | 2h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
| Houston (HOU) | 857 nm | 2h 24m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KTZR?
- Bolton Field's longest paved runway is 5,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy 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 KTZR?
- Bolton Field has one runway; the longest measures 5,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Bolton Field?
- One FBO serves KTZR: Bolton Aviation FBO. 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 KTZR?
- The closest alternate is Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), about 11 nm away, followed by The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) at 11 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KTZR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 59m (250 nm), Washington DC about 1h 2m (270 nm), Nashville about 1h 3m (282 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.