The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field in Columbus, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) is a regional airport serving Columbus, OH at 905 ft. KOSU reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 8 runways (05, 09L, 09R, 14) — longest 5,004 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KOSU in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north (010°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KOSU 290253Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP087 60000 T02220183 51022
What changed at KOSU?
Since the 0153Z (9:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 4,600 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KOSU
KOSU is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09L, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 905 ft). KOSU does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is KCMH, about 10 nm away.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KOSU. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 3,562 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 09L | 2,994 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 09R | 5,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 27L | 5,004 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 27R | 2,994 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 7 kt right |
| 23 | 3,562 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→7 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
KOSU weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field in Columbus, OH: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KOSU is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KOSU
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CMH UA /OV GAS/TM 0108/FL290/TP LJ35/TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURD
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GASLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURDTurbulence: light chop 29,000–26,000 ft durd.Show raw report
CLE UA /OV 10 NW MFD/TM 2332/FL030/TP C172/SK VMC/WX 10 SM
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 10 NW MFDLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2332Reported at 23:32 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.SK VMCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 10 SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
LPR UA /OV DJB080015/TM 2330/FL430/TP E55P/TB OCNL MOD CHOP/RM ZOB
LPR UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DJB080015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2330Reported at 23:30 UTC.FL430Altitude: 43,000 ft MSL.TP E55PAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
CVG UA /OV CVG360008/TM 2254/FLDURC/TP CRJ9/SK B042 BKN T051
CVG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVG360008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2254Reported at 22:54 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.SK B042 BKN T051Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV MRT/TM 2251/FL100/TP C750/TB MOD TURB
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRTLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2251Reported at 22:51 UTC.FL100Altitude: 10,000 ft MSL.TP C750Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TURBTurbulence: moderate turb.Show raw report
CLE UA /OV 15 NW CLE/TM 2229/FLDURD/TP A21N/WX VMC/RM 075 AND BELOW
CLE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15 NW CLELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2229Reported at 22:29 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.WX VMCWeather and flight visibility observed.RM 075 AND BELOWRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KOSU
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KOSU reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 37 observations, with 12 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 33%
- 23
- 33%
- 27L/27R
- 31%
- 09L/09R
- 3%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KOSU
- IATA
- OSU
- FAA LID
- OSU
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 905 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0798, -83.0730
- Runways
- 8
- Longest runway
- 5,004 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCMH
- ATIS
- 121.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 21h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Stars Indoor Sports — Columbus, OH · 5 mi
- Mid Ohio Soaring Society - West of YMCA — Powell, OH · 7 mi
- Hilliard Model Airplane Club - Walker Rd — Hilliard, OH · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KOSU reported VFR conditions during about 76.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 248 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.8 kt, calm 11.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56.8 | 29.8 | 9.5 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 64.9 | 22.7 | 8.3 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 75.2 | 16.6 | 6.3 | 2.0 |
| Apr | 82.1 | 12.8 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| May | 82.7 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 85.8 | 10.0 | 3.6 | 0.7 |
| Jul | 86.3 | 10.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 87.0 | 9.2 | 2.8 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 83.7 | 10.3 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Oct | 80.0 | 13.6 | 4.3 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 75.5 | 17.5 | 5.5 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 58.4 | 28.4 | 9.1 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.3 kt |
| Feb | 8.2 kt |
| Mar | 8.2 kt |
| Apr | 8.0 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 6.1 kt |
| Jul | 5.2 kt |
| Aug | 5.1 kt |
| Sep | 5.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 7.1 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KOSU airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field in Columbus, OH shows the runway and taxiway layout across 8 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KOSU weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KOSU?+
KOSU has 8 runways — 05, 09L, 09R, 14, 23, 27L, 27R, 32; the longest is 5,004 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KOSU report its own weather?+
Yes — The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KOSU have a TAF?+
No — KOSU does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCMH, about 10 nm away.
Does KOSU broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KOSU does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KOSU from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KOSU airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (KOSU)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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