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Findlay Airport (FDY) in Findlay, Ohio
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Findlay Airport (FDY)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 10/01/1937, Runways: 2, Land Area Covered By Airport: 338 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 17914.*A, Location ID: FDY, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: DET, Unicom Frequency: 122.725 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 122.725 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Detroit, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: CLE, Tie-In FSS Name: Cleveland, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 812 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2014-06-07), Air traffic control tower: No, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCC, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZOB, Boundary ARTCC Name: Cleveland, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Federal Agreements: No, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: FDY, Last Inspection Date: 08/14/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Ohio, County: Hancock, City: Findlay, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 00' 43.300'', Lng: -83° 40' 07'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.012028, Lng: -83.668611, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2014-06-07), Distance from central business district: 1 mi (SW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • City Of Findlay, 310 Municipal Building, Findlay, Oh 45840, 419-424-7137
  • Manager
  • Matt Mcvicker, 1615 Gray Street, Findlay, Oh 45840, 419-422-4182
  • Operations
  • Period: 08/14/2014 - 08/14/2015, Air Taxi Operations: 500, Itinerant Operations: 12,000, Local Operations: 12,000, Military Operations: 50
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 17, Jet Engine Aircraft: 4, Helicopters: 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA+, Magnetic Variation: 5W (Year 1985), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: No, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: Yes, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No
  • Remarks
  • ACTVT HIRL RYS 07/25 & 18/36; REIL RYS 07, 25 & 36-CTAF. PAPI RYS 07; 18; 25 & 36 OPR 24 HRS.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 07, True Alignment: 69, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 00' 41.076'', Lng: -83° 40' 52.259'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.011410, Lng: -83.681183, Physical Elevation: 794 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 24.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 00' 42.243'', Lng: -83° 40' 48.320'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.011734, Lng: -83.680089, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 795 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 324 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 809.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: BRDG, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 25, Object Height: 47 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1420.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 300L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Take-Off Run Available: 5,251 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,251 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,881 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,558 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 25, True Alignment: 249, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 01' 02.218'', Lng: -83° 39' 40.772'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.017283, Lng: -83.661326, Physical Elevation: 806 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 31.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 00' 58.628'', Lng: -83° 39' 52.915'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.016286, Lng: -83.664699, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 810 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 999 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 812.4 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: ROAD, Object Mark Light: Lighted, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 0, Object Height: 18 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 201.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Take-Off Run Available: 5,786 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 5,786 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 5,558 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,558 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 18, True Alignment: 180, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 01' 07.847'', Lng: -83° 39' 58.091'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.018847, Lng: -83.666137, Physical Elevation: 804 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 43.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 812.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): No, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: STACK, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 36, Object Height: 42 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1715.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 265L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 36, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 41° 00' 03.638'', Lng: -83° 39' 58.560'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 41.001011, Lng: -83.666267, Physical Elevation: 803 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 50.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 808.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 32, Object Height: 75 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 2650.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 240R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.4, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/07/2014)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2015-09-03
Time: Day (11:55), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N420MP, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 100 ft, Speed: 116 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Turkey vulture, Size: Large, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR /OWNER = BE & K INC
Remarks: NO DAMAGE TO A/C, NO BIRD REMAINS OTHER THAN FLUID LEFT ON A/C WINGLET.
2015-08-06
Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PILATUS PC12 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Turboprop, Registration: N531AF, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx OPERATOR / ONWER = PLANESENSE / STRAND CAPITAL GROUP LLC
Remarks: MINOR DAMAGE TO RADAR DOME AND WHAT APPEARED TO BE A SMALL AMT OF DRIED BLOOD IN THE AREA. ACTUAL IMPACT WAS NOT OBSERVED. IMPACT PRESUMED TO HAVE OCCURRED ON DEPARTURE KFDY AND THE SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT CAUSED FURTHER DMG AS THE MOVEMENT OF THE A/C THROUGHT THE AIR PULLED BACK THE DAMAGED PORTION OF THE DOME. DURIN GTHE FLIGHT THE SIC NOTICED THAT THE RADAR DOME LOOKED TO HAVE SOME DAMAGE.
2014-03-28
Time: Night (20:40), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CHALLENGER 300 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N422MP, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 36, Above Ground: 500 ft, Speed: 140 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Pectoral sandpiper, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-x-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = MARATHON PETROLEUM / BANK OF UTAH
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. NO DMG. REMAINS OF THE BIRD FOUND ON ICE PROBE AND IN ENGINE ON STATORS. (DATA ENTRY NOTE: ENG # NOT REPTD, DEFAULT TO #1 ENG)
2013-09-10
Time: Day (14:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518M, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: Yes, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 50 ft, Speed: 115 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: SOURCE = TWO xxxx-x (xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx, Rx) OPERATOR / OWNER = MARATHON PETROLEUM / WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE INC
Remarks: ID BY SMITHSONIAN. STRUCK RT OUTBOARD WING. NO DMG TO A/C.
2010-07-20
Time: Dusk (20:54), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-650 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N783H, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18, Above Ground: 10 ft, Speed: 130 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Mourning dove, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Struck Fuselage, Struck Tail, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Repair Costs: $3000, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = BLESSEY MARINE / BLESSEY TRAVEL LLC
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. ENG BORESCOPED-NO DMG.
2009-08-13
Time: Day (08:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Swallows, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Struck windshield, Struck nose, Struck Engine 1, Struck Fuselage, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = MARATHON OIL COMPANY
Remarks: AT VR OR ROTATION WHEN CAPT SPOTTED BIRDS WHICH SEEMED TO BE A FLOCK. BELIEVE WE STRUCK 4-5 BIRDS. NO DMG TO A/C ENG. TWO HIT OFF NOSE CONE AND ONE DIRECT SHOT TO PILOTS WINDSCREEN. ONE HIT LANDING GEAR AND ONE THE INBOARD COLLING OT #1 ENG.
2009-08-07
Time: Day (07:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: HAWKER 800 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N518M, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 125 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck radome, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = MARATHON OIL COMPANY
Remarks: SMALL AMT OF BLOOD ON A/C. UNABLE TO COLLECT REMAINS.
2001-10-22
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4378B, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 2000 ft, Speed: 100 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - large, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Uncertain Level, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 7000 h, Other Costs: $9861, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = MICHEAL LENHART
Remarks: IMPACT DMG TO L UPPER WING SURFACE.
1995-10-06
Time: Day, Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: CITATION II (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N824CT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18, Speed: 110 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: American kestrel, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Engine 1, Engine ingested the bird/ animal, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Out Of Service: 10313 h, Other Costs: $17017, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = COOPER TIRE & RUBBER
Remarks: BIRD HIT INLET & WENT THRU FAN DAMAGING 2 BLADES ABOUT 180 DEGREES FROM EACH OTHER. NO OTHER DAMAGE.
1995-08-19
Time: Day, Operator: Privately Owned, Aircraft: MOONEY-20B/C (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6851N, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Effect On Flight: Other, Report Type: Other
Comments: SOURCE = ASIAS BRIEF REPT AIDS DATABASE xxxxxxxxxxxxxxG
Remarks: NOT A STRIKE. DEER ON RWY ON APCH. MISSED DEER. LARGE BIRD SEEN. DEVIATED. MISSED BIRD. LANDED HARD. FAILED GO AROUND.
FAA Registered Aircraft: 34 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Findlay)

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