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
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:39 AM | 09:39Z |
| Sunrise | 06:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunset | 09:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 01:37Z |
Plan a flight from 59OH
Traffic pattern
- 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- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLM · Falmouth | VOR-DME | 117.00 | r037° / 23.4 NM |
| MXQ · Midwest | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r206° / 29.4 NM |
| CVG · Cincinnati | VORTAC | 117.30 | r098° / 31.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 59OH. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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
Nearby airports
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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