Findlay Airport (KFDY)
Medium airport · Findlay, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Findlay Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFDY |
| IATA | FDY |
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°0'49" W 83°40'7" 41.01350, -83.66870 |
| Location | Findlay, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,883 ft (1793 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,499 ft (1981 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Findlay Airport at a glance
Findlay Airport is a medium airport in Findlay, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as FDY. The field elevation of 813 ft (248 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFDY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 6,499 ft (1981 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFDY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Findlay Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport | KTOL | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Erie-Ottawa International Airport | KPCW | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport | KMFD | 99 km (53 NM) |
| The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field | KOSU | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Fort Wayne International Airport | KFWA | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Findlay Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 813 ft field elevation of Findlay Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Findlay Airport
What is the ICAO code of Findlay Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Findlay Airport is KFDY, and its IATA code is FDY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Findlay Airport above sea level?
Findlay Airport sits at an elevation of 813 feet (248 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Findlay Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.0135, -83.6687 — in Findlay, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, about 65 km away.
Does KFDY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFDY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Findlay Airport?
Findlay Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,499 ft (1981 m) with a ASP surface.