Airport information
- FAA LID
- OH42
- Coordinates
- 40.5401, -82.3938
- Elevation
- 1,260 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CLEVELAND
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/09
- Distance from city
- 3 S
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 | 05:26 AM | 09:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunset | 09:04 PM | 01:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 01:37Z |
Plan a flight from OH42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVT · Tiverton | VOR-DME | 116.50 | r295° / 13.1 NM |
| MFD · Mansfield | VORTAC | 108.80 | r158° / 21.7 NM |
| APE · Appleton | VORTAC | 116.70 | r027° / 25 NM |
| BUD · Buckeye | VOR | 109.80 | r103° / 30.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OH42. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR WEA COND ONLY.
- PVT USE ONLY, EMGCY USE BY OTHERS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
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 OH42 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 OH42
Hawk's Nest Airport (OH42) is an airport in Butler, OH, at 1,260 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 OH42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OH42 have a control tower?
No. Hawk's Nest Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OH42?
Hawk's Nest Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OH42?
Hawk's Nest Airport is in Butler, OH, at an elevation of 1,260 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5401, -82.3938.
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