The Ohio State University Don Scott Airport
The Northwest Area of Columbus is proud to have the The Ohio State University Airport in our area. Don Scott Airport is one of the leading general aviation facilities in the nation, providing educational opportunities to the universitys students and aircraft services to many of central Ohios pilots and businesses.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The OSU Airport began in 1943 as a flight training facility for military and civilian pilots, operated by the OSU School of Aviation. The OSU Airport now operates as a self-supporting entity of The Ohio State University through the Department of Aerospace Engineering & Aviation. The Department oversees all aspects of the Airport from Airport Management, to Fixed Base Operations, to Airport Maintenance.
Today, the OSU Airport serves as a general aviation reliever for Port Columbus International Airport. Its status as a Part 139 Certificated Airport assures the aviation community that the facility will meet specific standards in terms of operations and maintenance. The OSU Airport is home to 230 aircraft, including single- and multi-engine, piston and turbine engine aircraft and rotorcraft. The OSU Airport oversees an estimated 100,000 operations per year, including corporate activity, student training, and pleasure flying. By comparison, the OSU Airport generally ranks in the top five airports in Ohio in the number of take-offs and landings with Cleveland Hopkins, Port Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati Lunken.
Primary users of the facility include local businesses and residents; as well as, transient users. The Airport is also home to the OSU Department of Aerospace Engineering & Aviation Gas Turbine Laboratory, several facilities operated by the OSU College of Agriculture, the Ohio Department of Transportations Office of Aviation, fourteen corporate flight departments, and four flying clubs.
AIRPORT SERVICES: Other than catching a flight, you can stop by the airport to vist the Barnstormer Restruant or Pick up a Rental Car. Learn more about the Barnstormer Hours of Operation and Menu. Learn more about Rental Car Information.
THE NWCA AND THE AIRPORT: The Northwest Civic Association has been a proud supporter of the Airport since the 1980′s when it became incorporated into the NWCA Service Area. Currently, Trustees serve on the Airport Advisory Committee and the Part 150 Noise Study Committee. Learn more about Airport Advisory Committee or contact Trustee John Schmidt. Learn more about Noise Management or File a Noise Complaint or contact President Bill Carleton.
AIRPORT CONTACT INFORMATION:
The Ohio State University Airport
2160 West Case Road
Columbus, OH 43235
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