Airport information
- FAA LID
- OH45
- Coordinates
- 41.4470, -83.5573
- Elevation
- 655 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CLEVELAND
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1990/09
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
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 | 09:11 PM | 01:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:45 PM | 01:45Z |
Plan a flight from OH45
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,900 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWV · Waterville | VOR-DME | 113.10 | r096° / 3.7 NM |
| TOL · Toledo | TACAN | 112.50 | r134° / 14 NM |
| MAH · Marathon | VOR | 114.90 | r016° / 26.4 NM |
| FBC · FLAG CITY | VORTAC | 108.20 | r019° / 30.9 NM |
| CRL · Carleton | VORTAC | 115.70 | r190° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OH45. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED 20:1 APCH SFC AND 7:1 TRANSITIONAL SFC MAINTAINED OVER NEARBY OBSTRUCTIONS.
- PERSONAL USE.
- RY 09 USED FOR DEPARTURE; RY 27 USED FOR LANDING.
- FOR CD CTC TOLEDO APCH AT 419-865-1495
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 OH45 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 OH45
Drake Airport (OH45) is an airport in Bowling Green, OH, at 655 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 OH45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OH45 have a control tower?
No. Drake Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OH45?
Drake Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OH45?
Drake Airport is in Bowling Green, OH, at an elevation of 655 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.4470, -83.5573.
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