National Heliport Heliport
OI96 · Columbus, OH
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:08 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
APE 116.70 · XUB 112.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APE · Appleton | VORTAC | 116.70 · 114X | High | r227° / 17.1 NM |
| XUB · Yellow Bud | VOR | 112.50 | Low | r020° / 25.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OI96 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- OI96
- Coordinates
- 39.9351, -82.8318
- Elevation
- 798 ft MSL
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No published services or facility detail for OI96.
Nearby airports
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About OI96
National Heliport (OI96) is a heliport in Columbus, OH, at 798 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 30 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OI96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at OI96?
National Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 30 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OI96?
National Heliport is in Columbus, OH, at an elevation of 798 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9351, -82.8318.
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