Erie-Ottawa International Airport

PCW · KPCW · Port Clinton, OH · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
590 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,646 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
7W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:18 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:57 AM09:57Z
Sunrise06:28 AM10:28Z
Sunset08:47 PM00:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:18 PM01:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:18 PM → 05:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:47 PM → 05:28 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 095°downwind 005°base 275°final 185°45° entry18273609

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
185° mag · 178° true
Dimensions
4,002 × 75 ft
TPA
1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 005°) on the 45° at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
586 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
589 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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
118.775

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Cleveland”
App/Dep
126.35

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
346.325APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

DJB 113.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DJB · Dryer VOR/DME 113.60 · 83X High r292° / 33.2 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
KPCW
Coordinates
41.5157, -82.8683
Elevation
590 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7W
Sectional chart
DETROIT
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.775 · ☎ 419-734-9955
ARTCC
CLEVELAND (ZOB)
Flight service (FSS)
CLEVELAND · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
PCW
Attendance
ALL 0700-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1971/07
Distance from city
3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 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 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ERIE OTTAWA ARPT AUTH
3255 E STATE RD, PORT CLINTON, OH
419-734-6297
Manager
CLAYTON F FINKEN
3255 E STATE RD, PORT CLINTON, OH
419-734-6297
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • TXL A CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 49 FT.
  • OCCNL DEER, BIRDS & OTR WILDLIFE ON & INVOF APRT.
  • FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND APCH AT 216-352-2323.
  • CUST AVBL 24 HRS 7 DAYS PER WEEK. REQ MUST BE MADE TWO HRS PRIOR TO ARR. LCL OFC 419-732-4446.

Runways

  • RWY 27 CALM WIND RWY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY.

Contact

  • ADNL CTC: INFO@PORTCLINTONAIRPORT.COM.
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About KPCW

Erie-Ottawa International Airport (PCW · KPCW) is an airport in Port Clinton, OH, at 590 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,646 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPCW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPCW have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KPCW?

Erie-Ottawa International Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,646 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPCW?

Erie-Ottawa International Airport is in Port Clinton, OH, at an elevation of 590 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5157, -82.8683.

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