Fairfield County Airport

LHQ · KLHQ · Lancaster, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
868 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,003 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
6W

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Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:12 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:01 AM10:01Z
Sunrise06:31 AM10:31Z
Sunset08:42 PM00:42Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:12 PM01:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:12 PM → 06:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:42 PM → 05:31 AM

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Advisories

NOTAMs

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 010°downwind 280°base 190°final 100°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
100° mag · 094° true
Dimensions
5,003 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.725

Enter the left downwind (heading 280°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
857 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 590 ft from threshold, 300 ft R of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
857 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25.5k, Double wheel 38.5k.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.375
Clearance — primary
121.65

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.725
UNICOM
122.725

Departure & arrival

“Columbus”
App/Dep
132.3 100-279 · secondary 134.0 initial contact

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

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
132.3CLASS C/S (100-279)
279.6APCH/P DEP/P IC

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

Nearby navigation aids

XUB 112.50 · APE 116.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
XUB · Yellow Bud VOR 112.50 Terminal r052° / 20.2 NM
APE · Appleton VORTAC 116.70 · 114X High r194° / 24 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KLHQ
Coordinates
39.7556, -82.6571
Elevation
868 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 118.375 · ☎ 740-681-1097
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
DAYTON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
LHQ
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1948/09
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 OPR CONSLY. on 122.725Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 2-light PAPI (left) · 28: 2-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 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FAIRFIELD CO COMMISSIONERS
210 E MAIN ST RM 301, LANCASTER, OH
740-654-7001
Manager
PAT ROONEY
3430 OLD COLUMBUS RD NW, CARROLL, OH
740-654-7001
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • OCNL DEER, BIRDS, & OTR WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • EXTSV FLT TRNG.

Runways

  • CALM WIND RWY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 10 & 28 OPR CONSLY.

Obstructions

  • +5 FT BERM, 160 FT DIST, 110 FT R.

Contact

  • INFO@SUNDOWNERAVIATION.COM.
  • OR 740-475-8188.

Attendance

  • UNATNDD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, & NEW YEARS.
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About KLHQ

Fairfield County Airport (LHQ · KLHQ) is an airport in Lancaster, OH, at 868 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLHQ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KLHQ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KLHQ?

Fairfield County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KLHQ?

Fairfield County Airport is in Lancaster, OH, at an elevation of 868 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7556, -82.6571.

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