Highland County Airport

Hillsboro, United States

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Highland County Airport

Hillsboro, United States

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Small general aviation airport serving Highland County, Ohio.

Location

Hillsboro, United States

Highland County Airport (KHOC) is a public general aviation airport located near Hillsboro, Ohio, the county seat of Highland County. It serves small private aircraft, charter operations, and local flying clubs, providing a key air access point for the rural south-central Ohio region. The airport is owned and operated by Highland County and functions primarily as a general aviation facility with no scheduled commercial airline service. It supports agricultural, business, and recreational flying in the surrounding area. Facilities at KHOC include a paved runway and basic aviation services. The airport plays a modest but important role in regional connectivity for businesses and residents who rely on private air travel.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by personal vehicle, located a short drive from downtown Hillsboro with no dedicated public transit service.

Airlines here

No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Highland County Airport; it is exclusively a general aviation facility.

Notable facts

›ICAO identifier is KHOC; the airport has no assigned IATA code.
›Located in Hillsboro, the county seat of Highland County, Ohio.
›Serves general aviation including private, charter, and agricultural flights.
›Owned and operated by Highland County government.
›No scheduled commercial passenger service is available at this airport.

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A quiet gateway soaring above Ohio's scenic highland countryside

Highland County Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Hillsboro, Ohio, and the surrounding Highland County region. Operating primarily as a local utility airport, it supports private pilots, charter flights, and agricultural aviation needs in rural southwest Ohio. Its modest infrastructure reflects the character of the rural community it serves.

Terminals

General Aviation Terminal — A single small terminal building providing basic pilot services and facilities for general aviation operations.

Ground Transport

Personal vehicle or rental car (primary option)
Taxi or rideshare services from Hillsboro
Local shuttle arrangements by prior coordination

Nearby Hotels

Hampton Inn Hillsboro
Holiday Inn Express Hillsboro
Comfort Inn Hillsboro

Dining

Dining options at the airport itself are extremely limited or nonexistent, as is typical of small general aviation facilities. Hillsboro's downtown area, a short drive away, offers local diners, family restaurants, and casual eateries. Visitors are advised to plan meals before arrival or head into town.

Traveller Tips

Call ahead to confirm fuel availability and any services you may need before arriving.
Rental cars are not reliably available on-site; arrange transportation in advance.
Check NOTAM listings carefully, as a small airport like this can have temporary closures.
Hillsboro's downtown is just a few minutes by car and offers the nearest amenities.

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Highland County Airport is a public-owned, public-use airport located at 9500 North Shore Drive three nautical mile (4.8 km) southeast of the central business district of the city of Hillsboro, in Highland County, Ohio, United States.

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