Erie–Ottawa International Airport,[1] (Carl R. Keller Field) (ICAO: KPCW, FAA LID: PCW) is three miles east of Port Clinton, in Ottawa County, Ohio.[2] It is owned by the Erie–Ottawa Airport Authority.[2] The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a general aviation facility.[3] On November 9, 2013, Erie–Ottawa Airport obtained approval to handle international flights.
Erie–Ottawa International Airport Authority Carl R. Keller Field | |||||||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||||||
| Owner | Erie–Ottawa Airport Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Port Clinton, Ohio | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (-5) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (-4) | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 590 ft / 180 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°30′59″N 082°52′10″W / 41.51639°N 82.86944°W | ||||||||||||||
| Website | PortClintonAirport.com | ||||||||||||||
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Most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, this airport’s IATA code is KPCW.
The airport has a US customs office, allowing it to accept inbound international flights.[4][5]
The airport is the base for a number of local businesses that operate in the surrounding areas.[6]
Facilities
editFacilities
editThe airport covers 407 acres (165 ha) at an elevation of 590 feet (180 m). It has two asphalt runways: runway 9/27 measures 5,646 by 100 feet (1,721 x 30 m), and runway 18/36 m3asures 4,002 by 75 feet (1,220 x 23 m).[2]
The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells fuel. It offers services such as general maintenance, catering, hangars, courtesy transportation, and rental cars; it also has amenities such as conference rooms, a crew lounge, snooze rooms, and more.[7]
In 2017, the airport received over $300,000 to update its master plan and layout.[8] In 2019, the airport received $4.5 million to build additional taxiways to allow for more hangar space at the airport. A lighting upgrade was also completed.[9][10]
In 2021, the airport received $1.1 million to rehabilitate a taxi lane and improve structural integrity at parking aprons.[11]
As of 2024, the airport is raising $10.3 million to upgrade its aircraft parking area. In 2023, Senator Sherrod Brown announced that a $294,000 grant was secured to begin construction of a new airplane parking ramp or new hangar, funded by the FAA Airport Terminal Program included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law by President Joe Biden.[12][13]
The airport is home to the Liberty Aviation Museum. There is also a diner at the airport.[14]
Aircraft
editIn the year ending October 21, 2020, the airport had 54,150 aircraft operations, average 148 per day: 74% general aviation, 26% air taxi, and <1% military. 98 aircraft were then based at the airport: 80 single-engine and 11 multi-engine airplanes as well as 7 jet airplanes.[2]
Airlines and destinations
edit| Airlines | Destinations | Refs |
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| Griffing Flying Service | Kelleys Island, Middle Bass Island, North Bass Island, Pelee Island, Put-in-Bay, Rattlesnake Island | [15] |
| Island Air Taxi | Put-in-Bay |
Accidents and incidents
edit- On October 7, 1990, a Beech V35 crashed while flying an instrument approach procedure to the Erie–Ottawa International Airport. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's failure to follow the proper instrument procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude during an approach at night in instrument meteorological conditions.[16]
- On December 29, 2014, a small plane crashed after takeoff from the Erie–Ottawa International Airport.[17]
- On September 14, 2021, a Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six landed with its landing gear up at the Erie–Ottawa International Airport.[18]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Erie–Ottawa Regional Airport, official site
- ^ a b c d e FAA Airport Form 5010 for PCW PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective August 10, 2023.
- ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF). National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF, 2.03 MB) on 2012-09-27.
- ^ "New U.S. Customs going up at Erie-Ottawa airport". Sandusky Register. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Erie-Ottawa County Airport becomes international". WTOL. 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Stinchcomb, Jon. "Erie-Ottawa International Airport's success takes off". News Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Erie Ottawa International Airport". FlightAware. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
- ^ "Kaptur: Erie-Ottawa International will receive $323,000 federal award | Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur". kaptur.house.gov. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "$4.5M arriving to Erie-Ottawa International Airport". Sandusky Register. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Stinchcomb, Jon. "$2.8M awarded to Erie-Ottawa International Airport". News Herald. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Local airports awarded federal grants for repairs, operations". The News-Messenger. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ LaPointe, Roger. "Erie-Ottawa International Airport to put federal funds toward $10.3M parking expansion". The News-Messenger. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Ottawa County airports awarded $633,000 - The Beacon". TheBeacon.net. 2023-12-12. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Get a Diner Breakfast at an Airport in Port Clinton, Ohio". Breakfast With Nick. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Erie Islands | Griffing Flying Service | United States". griffing. Retrieved 2020-11-01.
- ^ "Beech V35B crash in Ohio (N409E) | PlaneCrashMap.com". planecrashmap.com. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Plane crashes near Port Clinton airport". WNWO. 2014-12-29. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ "Piper PA-32R-301, N81593: Incident occurred September 13, 2021 at Erie-Ottawa International Airport (KPCW), Port Clinton, Ottawa County, Ohio". Kathryn's Report. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
External links
edit- Erie–Ottawa International Airport, official site
- Aerial image as of May 1995 from USGS The National Map
- FAA Terminal Procedures for PCW, effective November 28, 2024
- Resources for this airport:
- FAA airport information for PCW
- AirNav airport information for PCW
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for PCW