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The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field

Columbus, United States

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The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field

Columbus, United States
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Ohio State's aviation hub serving research and general aviation.

Opened
1942
Location
Columbus, United States
The Ohio State University Airport, officially known as Don Scott Field (KOSU), is a public-use general aviation airport located in Columbus, Ohio, on the northwest side of The Ohio State University campus. It is owned and operated by The Ohio State University and serves as a key facility for aviation education, research, and general aviation activity. The airport is home to the university's aviation programs and hosts a significant volume of flight training operations. It consistently ranks among the busiest general aviation airports in the United States by aircraft operations, owing largely to the high volume of student training flights conducted there. Named after Don Scott, an Ohio State alumnus and World War II aviation hero who was killed in action in 1943, the airport has a long history tied to both military aviation and academic excellence. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; it features a general aviation terminal building serving private and training aircraft.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by personal vehicle or taxi, with limited public transit options connecting to the broader Columbus metro area.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after OSU alumnus and WWII pilot Don Scott, killed in action in 1943.
  • ›Consistently ranks among the top general aviation airports in the U.S. by annual aircraft operations.
  • ›Owned and operated by The Ohio State University.
  • ›Home to OSU's aviation studies program and extensive flight training activity.
  • ›Has two runways and does not serve scheduled commercial airline traffic.
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Gateway to Columbus skies rooted in Buckeye aviation heritage

Don Scott Field, officially The Ohio State University Airport, is a public general aviation facility located in Columbus, Ohio, operated by The Ohio State University. Established in 1942, it serves as one of the busiest general aviation airports in Ohio and a key training hub for OSU's aviation programs. The airport plays a vital role in supporting flight education, corporate aviation, and light charter operations in the greater Columbus region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — Single FBO-style terminal serving private, charter, and training aircraft with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available through on-site or nearby providers
  • Rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible at the airport
  • Taxi services from Columbus-area companies
  • Personal vehicle and on-site parking
Nearby Hotels
  • Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
  • Hampton Inn Columbus/Worthington
  • Courtyard by Marriott Columbus/Worthington
  • Holiday Inn Express Columbus Northwest
Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal itself are minimal, limited to a small pilots lounge area. Numerous restaurants and fast-food chains are located just a short drive away along U.S. Route 315 and in the Sawmill Road corridor. The nearby Worthington and Upper Arlington neighborhoods offer a wide variety of casual and sit-down dining options.

Traveller Tips
  • Check NOTAMs carefully as student training traffic is heavy, especially on weekday mornings.
  • Fuel and FBO services are available on-site, but call ahead during peak academic periods.
  • Coordinate closely with ground control — the airport shares airspace with busy Columbus John Glenn International (CMH) to the southeast.
  • Parking is available but limited near the terminal during large OSU campus events.
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