Orangeburg Municipal Airport (KOGB)
Medium airport · Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Orangeburg Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOGB |
| IATA | OGB |
| Elevation | 195 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°27'24" W 80°51'34" 33.45680, -80.85950 |
| Location | Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,508 ft (1374 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,399 ft (1646 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Orangeburg Municipal Airport at a glance
Orangeburg Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as OGB. The field elevation of 195 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOGB 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 — 17/35 — offers 5,399 ft (1646 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOGB 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 Orangeburg Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | KMMT | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport | KCUB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | KCAE | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Shaw Air Force Base | KSSC | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Charleston International Airport | KCHS | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Orangeburg Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 195 ft field elevation of Orangeburg Municipal 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 Orangeburg Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Orangeburg Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Orangeburg Municipal Airport is KOGB, and its IATA code is OGB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Orangeburg Municipal Airport above sea level?
Orangeburg Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 195 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Orangeburg Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.4568, -80.8595 — in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base, about 52 km away.
Does KOGB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOGB 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 Orangeburg Municipal Airport?
Orangeburg Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,399 ft (1646 m) with a ASP surface.