Ogdensburg International Airport (KOGS)
Medium airport · Ogdensburg, New York, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ogdensburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOGS |
| IATA | OGS |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°40'55" W 75°27'56" 44.68190, -75.46550 |
| Location | Ogdensburg, New York, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,400 ft (1951 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ogdensburg International Airport at a glance
Ogdensburg International Airport is a medium airport in Ogdensburg, New York, United States, known to airline systems as OGS. The field elevation of 297 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOGS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 6,400 ft (1951 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOGS 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 Ogdensburg International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport | CYSH | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field | KMSS | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Wheeler Sack Army Air Field | KGTB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | CYOW | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Ottawa / Carp Airport | CYRP | 83 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ogdensburg International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 297 ft field elevation of Ogdensburg International 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 Ogdensburg International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ogdensburg International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ogdensburg International Airport is KOGS, and its IATA code is OGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ogdensburg International Airport above sea level?
Ogdensburg International Airport sits at an elevation of 297 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ogdensburg International Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.6819, -75.4655 — in Ogdensburg, New York, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport, about 48 km away.
Does KOGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOGS 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 Ogdensburg International Airport?
Ogdensburg International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,400 ft (1951 m) with a ASP surface.