Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (KMFD)
Medium airport · Mansfield, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMFD |
| IATA | MFD |
| Elevation | 1,297 ft (395 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°49'17" W 82°30'60" 40.82140, -82.51660 |
| Location | Mansfield, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,819 ft (2078 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 9,001 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport at a glance
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is a medium airport in Mansfield, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as MFD. The field elevation of 1,297 ft (395 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMFD 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 — 14/32 — offers 9,001 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMFD 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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erie-Ottawa International Airport | KPCW | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | KCLE | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Akron Canton Regional Airport | KCAK | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Akron Fulton International Airport | KAKR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field | KOSU | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,297 ft field elevation of Mansfield Lahm Regional 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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport is KMFD, and its IATA code is MFD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport above sea level?
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,297 feet (395 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8214, -82.5166 — in Mansfield, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Erie-Ottawa International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does KMFD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMFD 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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport?
Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,001 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.