Airport information
- FAA LID
- OH18
- Coordinates
- 40.9325, -83.1403
- Elevation
- 885 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CLEVELAND
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1991/04
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from OH18
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
2,000 ft × 66 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 625 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 600 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUD · Buckeye | VOR | 109.80 | r355° / 19.3 NM |
| MAH · Marathon | VOR | 114.90 | r107° / 24.3 NM |
| MFD · Mansfield | VORTAC | 108.80 | r282° / 25.2 NM |
| FBC · FLAG CITY | VORTAC | 108.20 | r095° / 28 NM |
| SKY · Sandusky | VOR-DME | 109.20 | r220° / 37.3 NM |
| VWV · Waterville | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r146° / 38.4 NM |
| AOH · Allen Co | VOR | 108.40 | r074° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OH18. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTNS ARE REMOVED/LWRD TO PRVD 20:1 APCH SLOPE CLNC.
- WKEND SKYDIVING & ULTRALIGHT OPS.
- FOR CD CTC CLEVELAND APCH AT 216-352-2323, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC CLEVELAND ARTCC AT 440-774-0222.
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 OH18 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 OH18
Freefall Field (OH18) is an airport in Sycamore, OH, at 885 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OH18, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OH18 have a control tower?
No. Freefall Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OH18?
Freefall Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OH18?
Freefall Field is in Sycamore, OH, at an elevation of 885 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9325, -83.1403.
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