Bolton Field

TZR · KTZR · Columbus, OH · Towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
904 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,500 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
5W
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 09:14 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:03 AM10:03Z
Sunrise06:33 AM10:33Z
Sunset08:44 PM00:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:14 PM01:14Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:14 PM → 06:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:44 PM → 05:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 127°downwind 037°base 307°final 217°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
217° mag · 212° true
Dimensions
5,500 × 100 ft
TPA
1,704 ft MSL · 800 AGL · charted
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
128.1
More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
904 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
25 ft
TDZ elevation
904 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 93k, Double wheel 156k, Dual tandem 258k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA charted (NASR) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Bolton”
ASOS/AWOS
135.925

Taxi & takeoff

“Bolton”
Ground — primary
121.8
Tower — primary
128.1

Departure & arrival

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

Also

CTAF
128.1

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

By procedure & sector (4 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
125.95CBUSS STAR · DUBLN STAR
132.3CLASS C/S (100-279)
279.6APCH/P DEP/P IC
371.975CBUSS STAR · DUBLN STAR

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 04
RunwayILS
RWY 04ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (BUZ) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

XUB 112.50 · APE 116.70 · XSF 133.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
XUB · Yellow Bud VOR 112.50 Terminal r347° / 23.6 NM
APE · Appleton VORTAC 116.70 · 114X High r245° / 29.3 NM
XSF · Springfield TACAN 133.80 · 65X r087° / 32.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Arrivals
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KTZR
Coordinates
39.9012, -83.1369
Elevation
904 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
Tower hours
0730-1930
Airspace
Class D · CLASS D SVC 0730-1930; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 135.925 · ☎ 614-878-1722
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
DAYTON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
TZR
Attendance
ALL 0730-1930
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1970/09
Distance from city
7 WSW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 04; REIL RWY 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. on 128.1Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 22: 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-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COLUMBUS REGIONAL ARPT AUTH
4600 INTERNATIONAL GTWY, COLUMBUS, OH
614-239-4000
Manager
CHARLIE GOODWIN
2000 NORTON RD, COLUMBUS, OH
614-851-9900
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • HIGH TENSION PLINES/TOWERS NE-SE.
  • BLN & BANNER ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • BIRDS & OTR WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR FUEL & ACFT SVCS CTC FBO ON 123.3.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 614-338-8537.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 364/F/B/X/T
  • CALM WIND RWY.

Lighting

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 04; REIL RWY 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 100LL AVBL H24 SELF SVC VIA CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • H24 EMERG OPS 614-239-4029.
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About KTZR

Bolton Field (TZR · KTZR) is an airport in Columbus, OH, at 904 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,500 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTZR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTZR have a control tower?

Yes. Bolton Field has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KTZR?

Bolton Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTZR?

Bolton Field is in Columbus, OH, at an elevation of 904 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9012, -83.1369.

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