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 calm, visibility 3/4 statute mile, sky obscured at 500 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.94 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 500 ft.
SPECI KOSU 130621Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR VV005 20/20 A2994 RMK AO2 T02000200
What changed at KOSU?
Since the 0617Z (2:17 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from IFR to LIFR.
- A ceiling formed at 500 ft.
- Visibility dropped from 1.75 SM to 0.75 SM.
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Current pilot readout for KOSU
KOSU is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 3/4 statute mile, and a 500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 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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Runway wind check
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.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 3,562 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 09L | 2,994 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 09R | 5,004 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 23 | 3,562 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 27L | 5,004 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 27R | 2,994 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → 500 ft.
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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0423/FL450/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0423Reported at 04:23 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.Show raw report
CMH UA /OV CMH/TM 0058/FL030/TP E170/SK B030 OVC
CMH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CMHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0058Reported at 00:58 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.SK B030 OVCSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 55 observations, with 24 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 38%
- 27L/27R
- 27%
- 05
- 23%
- 09L/09R
- 12%
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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
- 17h 18m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at KOSU
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 2610 · 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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