Clermont County Airport Explained

Clermont County Airport
Faa:I69
Type:Public
Owner-Oper:Clermont County Commissioners
City-Served:Clermont County, Ohio
Location:Batavia, Ohio
Elevation-F:844
Elevation-M:257
Coordinates:39.0783°N -84.2103°W
Website:www.flyeca.com
Pushpin Map:USA Ohio#USA
Pushpin Relief:yes
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in Ohio
Pushpin Label:I69
Pushpin Label Position:right
R1-Number:4/22
R1-Length-F:3,568
R1-Length-M:1,088
R1-Surface:Asphalt
Stat-Year:2021
Stat1-Header:Aircraft operations
Stat1-Data:36,865
Stat2-Header:Based aircraft
Stat2-Data:97
Footnotes:Source: Federal Aviation Administration[1]
Utc:-5
Utcs:-4

Clermont County Airport is a public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) west of the central business district of Batavia, a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. It is owned by the Clermont County Commissioners.

It is also known as Sporty's Airport. The fixed-base operator is Eastern Cincinnati Aviation. The Tri-State Warbird Museum is located on the west side of the airport. The 279th Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is headquartered at the airport as well.[2] The Experimental Aircraft Association, which has a chapter at the airport, operates Young Eagles rides at the airport, where volunteer pilots give kids ages 8-17 free rides in airplanes.[3] [4]

History

Dedicated on October 13, 1968, the airport was managed by the husband and wife team of Randolph and Rosalie Burchett from the early 1970s through 1986.[5] [6] In 1971, Sporty's Pilot Shop moved from its previous location to the airport.[7] The Clermont General and Technical College opened in 1972 on land one-half mile from the airport.[8] [9] Plans for a 10150square feet hangar were announced that same year, and by June, a new taxiway had been constructed.[10] [11] Sporty's became the new fixed base operator in 1987.[12]

In 1990, Sporty's built a new facility at the airport.[13] Consideration was given to extending the airport runway in 1994.[14] [15] In 1995, the radio station WNWC began broadcasting from the airport.[16] By 2010, a number of "hangar homes" had been constructed at the airport.[17]

In early 2011, the owner of the airport's fixed base operator proposed extending the airport's runway.[18] In mid-2013, discussions were ongoing regarding the possibility of extending the runway.[19] By early 2014, the county was attempting to buy the land necessary for the runway extension.[20] The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District board voted to approve the runway extension on January 15, 2016.[21] In early 2017, the runway extension plan needed approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.[22] However, by February 2018 the runway extension had been cancelled.[23]

A plan to build housing units across a road from the southwest end of the runway met with opposition from the AOPA in 2021.[24] A proposal to transfer land for a second development immediately adjacent to the east of the airport from Batavia Township to the Village of Batavia was denied by the Clermont County Board of Commissioners in November 2023.[25] However, despite significant public complaint, the plan to build just under 800 homes was approved by the city's zoning board in September 2024.[26] A subsequent meeting of the village council a few days later again saw overwhelmingly negative response.[27]

Facilities and aircraft

Clermont County Airport covers an area of 60acres at an elevation of 844 feet (257 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 4/22 with a 3,568 x 75 ft (1,088 x 23 m) asphalt surface.

The airport is served by four instrument approaches, including an RNAV (GPS) approach to both runway 4 and 22.[28]

Local television station WCPO operates a doppler weather radar at the airport.[29] An airport viewing area is located at the southwest edge of the airport.[30] The aircraft upholstery shop Air Mod is based at the airport.[31]

The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells fuel. It offers services such as avionics maintenance, hangars, and courtesy transportation and amenities such as conference rooms, vending machines, pilot supplies, a crew lounge, showers, and more.[32]

For the 12-month period ending August 24, 2021, the airport had 36,865 aircraft operations, an average of 101 per day: 98% general aviation, 2% air taxi and <1% military. This is up from 30,650 in 2007. In 2021, there were 97 aircraft based at the airport:85 single-engine and 8 multi-engine airplanes, 3 helicopters, and 1 jet.[33] [34]

Accidents and incidents

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. , effective 2008-04-10
  2. Web site: Ryan. Kevin. Welcome to the Home of the Flying Mustangs!. Clermont County Composite Squadron. Clermont County Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. 21 July 2017.
  3. Web site: 2023-05-15 . Free airplane rides for kids at Clermont County Airport - Columbus on the Cheap . 2023-07-09 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Special Young Eagles Rally This Weekend in Batavia, Ohio . 2023-07-09 . www.eaa.org . Experimental Aircraft Association . en.
  5. News: Weissman . Fred . Governor Dedicates Clermont County Airport . Cincinnati Enquirer . 14 October 1968 . 22.
  6. News: Roller . Brett A. . Local aviator Burchett Hager got county airport off the ground . 10 January 2020 . The Clermont Sun . 9 December 2010.
  7. This reference is a product catalog.
  8. News: UC-Clermont Branch Site . Cincinnati Enquirer . 17 October 1969 . 13.
  9. News: Celebrating 40 years of service in the community . 31 August 2020 . Clermont Sun . 12 September 2012.
  10. News: New 9-Plane Hangar Planned for Airport . 27 July 2022 . Clermont Sun . 1 March 2012. This is a reprint of an article from 1972.
  11. News: Albers . Jo-Ann . Women Prepare for Powder Race . 21 April 2021 . Cincinnati Enquirer . 3 June 1971 . 22.
  12. Web site: Wallace . Lane . Sporty's Academy . Flying . 27 July 2022 . 31 October 2009.
  13. Web site: Luebke . Patricia . Sporty's: More Than A Pilot Shop . Airport Journals . 21 April 2021 . 1 January 2005.
  14. News: Calhoun . Jim . Suburbs: Longer runways will land jobs . Cincinnati Enquirer . 5 October 1994 . A1, A6.
  15. News: Jennings . Mary . Clermont commissioners to vote on airport grant . Cincinnati Enquirer . 30 August 1995 . B3.
  16. News: Jennings . Mary . Radio station concentrates on information . Cincinnati Enquirer . 27 December 1995 . B3.
  17. News: FAA: 'Hangar homes' may misuse US funds . Cincinnati Enquirer . 23 September 2010 . B2.
  18. News: Roller. Brett A.. Airport runway extension proposed. 19 March 2017. The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. 3 February 2011.
  19. News: Rover. Kristin. Officials discussing airport runway extension. 19 March 2017. The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. 13 June 2013.
  20. News: Rover. Kristin. County may receive funds for airport runway extension. 19 March 2017. The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. 4 April 2014.
  21. News: Alley. Megan. Board approves runway expansion. 19 March 2017. The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. 21 January 2016.
  22. Web site: Minutes of the Annual Meeting. Clermont County Transportation Improvement District. 19 March 2017. 13 January 2017.
  23. News: Alley. Megan. County could exchange runway extension money for new sheriff's training center. 14 March 2018. The Clermont Sun. Champion Media. 1 February 2018.
  24. Web site: Housing Units Not Recommended Beneath Low-Flying Aircraft . AOPA . 15 May 2024 . 4 March 2021.
  25. News: Christian . Paula . Clermont commissioners say 'no' to annexation and new subdivision that may have threatened airport future . 15 May 2024 . WCPO . 28 November 2023.
  26. News: DeLancey . Sean . Controversial Batavia Housing Complex gets approval to Move Ahead Despite Neighbor Opposition . 21 September 2024 . WCPO . 18 September 2024.
  27. News: DeLancey . Sean . Village of Batavia Council Hears Hours of Fiery Testimony as They Consider Nearly 800-Home Development . 25 September 2024 . WCPO . 23 September 2024.
  28. Web site: I69. AOPA Airports. 27 June 2019 .
  29. News: Eckberg . John . 30 March 2004 . BAD WEATHER, GOOD RATINGS . Cincinnati Enquirer . D1.
  30. News: 10 February 2016 . Airport Viewing Area Upgrade . 24 March 2022 . Clermont Sun.
  31. Ells . Steve . July 2020 . Dennis Wolter . Cessna Flyer . 34–36 . 17 . 7 . 1 November 2022.
  32. Web site: Eastern Cincinnati Aviation FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Clermont County (I69) . 2024-03-03 . FlightAware . en.
  33. Web site: AirNav: I69 - Clermont County Airport . 2023-07-09 . www.airnav.com.
  34. Web site: I69 - Clermont County Airport SkyVector . 2023-07-09 . skyvector.com.
  35. News: Cusick . Dennis . Two Planes Collide In Air, Land Safely . Cincinnati Enquirer . 18 August 1973 . 1.
  36. News: Sluzewski . Jim . Kemper Was Eyeing Site Of Son's Landing . Cincinnati Enquirer . 22 June 1978 . B-3.
  37. News: Sanchez. Robert. McCain. Marie. Plane crash kills surgeon. 30 March 2015. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett. August 16, 1998.
  38. Web site: NTSB Identification: IAD98FA094. National Transportation Safety Board. 19 March 2017.
  39. Web site: Beech A-36 crash in Ohio (N8EM) PlaneCrashMap.com . 2023-07-09 . planecrashmap.com.
  40. Web site: NTSB Identification: NYC02LA018 . National Transportation Safety Board . 31 August 2020.
  41. Web site: NTSB Identification: NYC03LA201 . National Transportation Safety Board . 31 August 2020.
  42. Web site: NTSB Identification: NYC04LA158 . National Transportation Safety Board . 29 August 2020.
  43. News: Story. Justin. Investigators begin to unravel story behind Mount Orab plane crash. 19 March 2017. The Ledger Independent. Ledger Independent. 12 April 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20170319032731/http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/investigators-begin-to-unravel-story-behind-mount-orab-plane-crash/article_5418362b-c258-5e41-b013-08c3b6532bbb.html. 19 March 2017. dead.
  44. Web site: NTSB Identification: NYC05FA069. National Transportation Safety Board. 19 March 2017.
  45. News: Plane overshoots runway at Clermont County Airport . 29 August 2020 . Clermont Sun . 8 December 2011.
  46. News: Bednarski . Kristin . Plane crashes through fence at Clermont airport . 29 August 2020 . Clermont Sun . 15 December 2011.
  47. Web site: Plane blows tire at Clermont County Airport . YouTube . 29 August 2020 . 13 December 2011.
  48. News: Kiefaber. Adam. Plane makes emergency landing on golf course. 14 March 2018. Cincinnati Enquirer. 12 April 2014.
  49. Web site: ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 165433. Aviation Safety Network. Aviation Safety Network. 14 March 2018.
  50. News: Doran. Kelly. Plane crashes in Pierce Township. 26 March 2018. The Clermont Sun. Champion Media. 9 July 2015.
  51. Web site: National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Preliminary Report [CEN15LA303]]. National Transportation Safety Board. 26 March 2018.
  52. Web site: NTSB Identification: GAA16CA221 . National Transportation Safety Board . 29 August 2020.
  53. News: Plane at Clermont Co. airport lands on its top . 21 April 2022 . FOX19 . 7 May 2016.
  54. Web site: NTSB Identification: GAA18CA038 . National Transportation Safety Board . 31 August 2020.
  55. Web site: NTSB Identification: GAA18CA276 . National Transportation Safety Board . 31 August 2020.
  56. News: SUV rams rogue airplane after pilot injured at Clermont County Airport . 29 August 2020 . WCPO . 24 May 2018.
  57. Web site: NTSB Identification: GAA18CA295 . National Transportation Safety Board . 29 August 2020.
  58. Web site: Beech 58P Pressurized Baron, N199PB: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, Ohio . 2023-07-09.

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