Nogales International Airport (KOLS)
Medium airport · Nogales, Arizona, United States
Airport data
| Name | Nogales International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOLS |
| IATA | OLS |
| Elevation | 3,955 ft (1205 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°25'4" W 110°50'53" 31.41770, -110.84800 |
| Location | Nogales, Arizona, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,200 ft (2195 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nogales International Airport at a glance
Nogales International Airport is a medium airport in Nogales, Arizona, United States, known to airline systems as OLS. The field elevation of 3,955 ft (1205 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOLS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 7,200 ft (2195 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOLS 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 Nogales International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nogales International Airport | MMNG | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field | KFHU | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Tucson International Airport | KTUS | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Davis Monthan Air Force Base | KDMA | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Bisbee Douglas International Airport | KDUG | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nogales International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,955 ft field elevation of Nogales 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 Nogales International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nogales International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nogales International Airport is KOLS, and its IATA code is OLS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nogales International Airport above sea level?
Nogales International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,955 feet (1205 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nogales International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.4177, -110.8480 — in Nogales, Arizona, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nogales International Airport, about 25 km away.
Does KOLS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOLS 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 Nogales International Airport?
Nogales International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,200 ft (2195 m) with a ASP surface.