Ohio State University charts & airport diagram

Ohio State University (OSU · KOSU) in Columbus, OH publishes 18 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Ohio State University — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KOSU publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Ohio State University — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KOSU

Ohio State University has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 05, 23, 09L and 27R: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Departures and arrivals

Ohio State University publishes 5 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.

Hot spots at KOSU

The FAA publishes 3 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

HS 1 When holding short of Rwy 09R, acft must clear Rwy 05 hold short line on Twy A, west of Rwy 05.
HS 2 Rwy 05 hold short line close proximity to west ramp on Twy A.
HS 3 Wrong rwy departure risk: Unusual geometry at Rwy 27R, Rwy 23, Twy C and Twy F int; Rwy 23 thld is beyond Rwy 27R on Twy F southbound.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram. Entries marked in magenta are wrong surface hot spots, where aircraft have lined up on or departed the wrong runway or taxiway.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KOSU. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KOSU as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.

All 18 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 3

Arrivals 10

Minimums 2

MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KOSU airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Ohio State University airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KOSU have an instrument approach?

Yes. Ohio State University has 3 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KOSU?

Yes. The FAA publishes 3 hot spots at Ohio State University — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KOSU?

ILS to runway 09R is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Ohio State University. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

Does KOSU have SIDs and STARs?

Ohio State University publishes no SIDs and 5 arrivals (STARs). The list is on this page, linked to the current FAA plate.

More about KOSU

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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