Airport information
- FAA LID
- OI72
- Coordinates
- 41.5217, -84.7211
- Elevation
- 859 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- DETROIT
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- CLEVELAND (ZOB)
- Flight service (FSS)
- CLEVELAND
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/03
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 05:31 AM | 09:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from OI72
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,880 ft × 26 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,880 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFD · Litchfield | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r182° / 32.5 NM |
| OLK · Wolf Lake | VOR | 110.40 | r067° / 38.7 NM |
| FWA · Fort Wayne | VORTAC | 117.80 | r033° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OI72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD OBSTN LOWERED OT THLD DSPLCD TO PRVD A CLEAR 20:1 APCH; AREA EITHER SIDE OF RY & 200 FT OFF ENDS CLEAR; AREA 60 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY & 240 FT OFF RY ENDS HAVE NO HAZARDS.
- 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 OI72 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 OI72
Marvin Thiel Field (OI72) is an airport in Blakeslee, OH, at 859 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,880 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OI72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OI72 have a control tower?
No. Marvin Thiel Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OI72?
Marvin Thiel Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,880 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OI72?
Marvin Thiel Field is in Blakeslee, OH, at an elevation of 859 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5217, -84.7211.
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