Zanesville Municipal Airport (KZZV)
Medium airport · Zanesville, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Zanesville Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KZZV |
| IATA | ZZV |
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°56'40" W 81°53'32" 39.94440, -81.89210 |
| Location | Zanesville, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,999 ft (1524 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 16/34 | 4,998 ft (1523 m) | 75 ft | PEM | Yes |
Zanesville Municipal Airport at a glance
Zanesville Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Zanesville, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as ZZV. The field elevation of 900 ft (274 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KZZV 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 — 04/22 — offers 4,999 ft (1524 m) of pem 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 KZZV 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 Zanesville Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport | KPKB | 77 km (42 NM) |
| John Glenn Columbus International Airport | KCMH | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Rickenbacker International Airport | KLCK | 90 km (49 NM) |
| The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field | KOSU | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Wheeling Ohio County Airport | KHLG | 109 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zanesville Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 900 ft field elevation of Zanesville 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 Zanesville Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zanesville Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zanesville Municipal Airport is KZZV, and its IATA code is ZZV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zanesville Municipal Airport above sea level?
Zanesville Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 900 feet (274 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zanesville Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.9444, -81.8921 — in Zanesville, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KZZV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KZZV 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 Zanesville Municipal Airport?
Zanesville Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,999 ft (1524 m) with a PEM surface.