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KOSU

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field · Columbus

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
905 ft / 276 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU), located in Columbus, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 4 active runways with a maximum elevation of 905 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
ICAO / IATA
KOSU / OSU
Municipality
Columbus
Country
Region
US-OH — Ohio
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
905 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 09R / 27L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,004 ft / 1,525 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 87.1° / 267.1°
RWY 09R (87.1°)
108.50 MHz
IDENT: OSU | CRS: 92°
RWY 27L (267.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,555 ft / 1,084 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 48.7° / 228.7°
RWY 05 (48.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (228.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,438 ft / 1,048 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 136.2° / 316.2°
RWY 14 (136.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (316.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09L / 27R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,994 ft / 913 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 87.1° / 267.1°
RWY 09L (87.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27R (267.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D COLUMBUS APP/DEP
120.20 MHz
ATIS ATIS
121.35 MHz
CTAF CTAF
118.80 MHz
GCCD GND/CLNC DEL
121.70 MHz
TWR TWR
118.80 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KCMHILS
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18 km / 10 nm
KLCKILS
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32 km / 17 nm
KSGH
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71 km / 38 nm
KFFOILS
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
88 km / 47 nm
KMFDILS
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
95 km / 51 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026