Lakefield Airport (KCQA), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lakefield Airport (KCQA) serves Celina, Ohio with a single paved runway and self-service fuel available around the clock. The field operates without a control tower and keeps regular attendance on weekdays, with irregular hours on weekends. Business aviation traffic here is modest, consistent with a field this size, and dispatchers routing through the region will find KCQA a straightforward option with no on-site customs handling; the nearest customs airport is KDAY, about 38 nautical miles away.
Runways
Lakefield Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,400 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lakefield Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lakefield Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is James M Cox Dayton International (KDAY), 38 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lakefield Airport recorded 67 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KCQA is concentrated in the summer and early fall months, with June, July, and August together accounting for the largest share of annual operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 14 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lakefield Airport averages 4.5 days above 90°F in July, 27.0 freeze days in January and 3.4 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.7°F, and January the coldest, at 33.7°F.
Weather station is 5.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lakefield Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
REIL for runways 08 and 26, and MIRL for runway 08/26, are pilot-activated on frequency 123.3.
Brush 10 to 12 feet tall stands 75 feet from the runway, 175 feet to the right.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A fuel are available around the clock on a self-service basis via credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lakefield Airport has five airfields within 23 NM. The closest is Neil Armstrong (KAXV), 11.89 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCQA
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Frequently asked questions
What fuel is available at KCQA?
Lakefield Airport (KCQA) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Per airport remarks, both grades are available on a self-service basis around the clock via credit card. There is no need to coordinate fuel access with attended hours, since the self-service system operates independently of the field's staffed schedule.
Is there customs clearance available at Lakefield Airport?
Lakefield Airport (KCQA) does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KDAY, located approximately 38 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KDAY rather than expecting to clear at KCQA directly.
What is the runway configuration at KCQA?
KCQA has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 4,400 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the maximum paved runway length available at the field. Runway edge lighting (MIRL) and runway end identifier lights (REIL) on both ends are pilot-activated on frequency 123.3.
Are there any wildlife or obstruction hazards reported at Lakefield Airport?
Yes, Lakefield Airport (KCQA) has reported bird and wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airport. There is also a close-in obstruction consisting of 10 to 12 foot brush located 75 feet from the runway, 175 feet to the right. Pilots operating at KCQA should factor both hazards into approach and departure planning.