Lakefield Airport

CQA · KCQA · Celina, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
894 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,400 ft 08/26
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:20 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:08 AM10:08Z
Sunrise06:38 AM10:38Z
Sunset08:50 PM00:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:20 PM01:20Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:20 PM → 06:08 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:50 PM → 05:38 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 177°downwind 087°base 357°final 267°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
267° mag · 263° true
Dimensions
4,400 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 087°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Threshold elev
887 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
29 ft
TDZ elevation
893 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Columbus”
App/Dep
134.45

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
352.05APCH/P DEP/P IC

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

ROD 117.50 · DQN 114.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ROD · Rosewood VORTAC 117.50 · 122X High r302° / 26.4 NM
DQN · Dayton VOR/DME 114.50 · 92X Low r346° / 29.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCQA
Coordinates
40.4841, -84.5601
Elevation
894 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
DAYTON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
DAY
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT-SUN IREG
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1945/12
Distance from city
4 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 08: 4-light PAPI (left) · 26: 4-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LAKEFIELD ARPT AUTH
MERCER CO COMMISSIONERS OFC, 220 W LIVINGSTON ST STE A201, CELINA, OH
419-586-3178
Manager
JONATHAN JEFFERIES
6177 STATE ROUTE 219, CELINA, OH
419-586-2190
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 614-338-8537.
  • BIRDS & WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - 123.3.

Fuel

  • 100LL & JET A AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • 10-12 FT BRUSH, 75 FT DIST, 175 FT R.

Contact

  • LAKEFIELD.CQA@GMAIL.COM.
  • OR 419-268-2190.
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About KCQA

Lakefield Airport (CQA · KCQA) is an airport in Celina, OH, at 894 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCQA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCQA have a control tower?

No. Lakefield Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KCQA?

Lakefield Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCQA?

Lakefield Airport is in Celina, OH, at an elevation of 894 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4841, -84.5601.

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