Airport information
- FAA LID
- OH78
- Coordinates
- 39.9676, -84.4088
- Elevation
- 1,005 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DAYTON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/01
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:36 AM | 09:36Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 09:10 PM | 01:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:43 PM | 01:43Z |
Plan a flight from OH78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,450 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 70 ft, 1,800 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldgs Pline, 60 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DQN · Dayton | VOR-DME | 114.50 | r192° / 3 NM |
| FFO · Patterson | TACAN | 115.20 | r303° / 18.6 NM |
| RID · Richmond | VORTAC | 110.60 | r060° / 23.6 NM |
| ROD · Rosewood | VORTAC | 117.50 | r226° / 25.5 NM |
| SGH · Springfield | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r291° / 27.1 NM |
| XSF · Springfield | TACAN | 133.80 | r291° / 27.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OH78. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPNS ONLY.
- PRACTICE LANDINGS & TAKEOFFS NOT PERMITTED.
- FOR CD CTC COLUMBUS APCH AT 614-338-8537
- ALSO PLINE.
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 OH78 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 OH78
Swigart Airport (OH78) is an airport in Laura, OH, at 1,005 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OH78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OH78 have a control tower?
No. Swigart Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OH78?
Swigart Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OH78?
Swigart Airport is in Laura, OH, at an elevation of 1,005 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.9676, -84.4088.
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