Erie-Ottawa International Airport (KPCW)
Medium airport · Port Clinton, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Erie-Ottawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPCW |
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°30'56" W 82°52'6" 41.51565, -82.86833 |
| Location | Port Clinton, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,646 ft (1721 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 4,002 ft (1220 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Erie-Ottawa International Airport at a glance
Erie-Ottawa International Airport is a medium airport in Port Clinton, Ohio, United States. The field elevation of 590 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPCW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 5,646 ft (1721 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 KPCW 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 Erie-Ottawa International 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 | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport | KMFD | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Windsor International Airport | CYQG | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Cleveland Hopkins International Airport | KCLE | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Findlay Airport | KFDY | 87 km (47 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Erie-Ottawa International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 590 ft field elevation of Erie-Ottawa 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 Erie-Ottawa International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Erie-Ottawa International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Erie-Ottawa International Airport is KPCW, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Erie-Ottawa International Airport above sea level?
Erie-Ottawa International Airport sits at an elevation of 590 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Erie-Ottawa International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.5156, -82.8683 — in Port Clinton, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, about 79 km away.
Does KPCW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPCW 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 Erie-Ottawa International Airport?
Erie-Ottawa International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,646 ft (1721 m) with a ASP surface.