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Kelch Airport Private

59OH · Bethel, OH · 905 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
59OH
Coordinates
38.9753, -84.0342
Elevation
905 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
DAYTON
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1990/07
Distance from city
2 E

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:39 AM09:39Z
Sunrise06:11 AM10:11Z
Sunset09:05 PM01:05Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:37 PM → 05:39 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:05 PM → 05:11 AM

Plan a flight from 59OH

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08/26

1,900 ft × 75 ft · Turf
08
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Pline, 400 ft from threshold
26
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
FLM · FalmouthVOR-DME117.00r037° / 23.4 NM
MXQ · MidwestVOR-DME112.90r206° / 29.4 NM
CVG · CincinnatiVORTAC117.30r098° / 31.3 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 59OH. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
WENDELL KELCH
3727 STARLING RD, BETHEL, OH
513-734-2501
Manager
WENDELL KELCH
3727 STARLING RD, BETHEL, OH
513-734-2501

Remarks FAA

  • PRVDD OBSTNS ARE REMOVED /LOWERED TO PRVD 10:1 APCH CLNC; 125 FT EITHER SIDE OF CNTRLN IS CLR OF OBSTNS.
  • FOR CD CTC CINCINNATI APCH AT 859-372-6440

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 59OH in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About 59OH

Kelch Airport (59OH) is an airport in Bethel, OH, at 905 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 59OH, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 59OH have a control tower?

No. Kelch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 59OH?

Kelch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 59OH?

Kelch Airport is in Bethel, OH, at an elevation of 905 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9753, -84.0342.

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