Ross County Airport (KRZT), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Ross County Airport (KRZT) serves Chillicothe, Ohio, with a single asphalt runway suited to light and midsize business aircraft. The field is uncontrolled and operates on a daily attendance schedule, offering both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Customs clearance is not available on site, with Rickenbacker International Airport the nearest option roughly 23 nautical miles away. Several county airports lie within a short radius, including Pickaway County Memorial and Pike County, giving operators alternate options nearby.
Runways
Ross County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,405 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Ross County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Ross County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rickenbacker International (KLCK), 23 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Ross County Airport recorded 236 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Ross County Airport (KRZT) is concentrated in certain months, with October showing the highest activity and June recording none.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 41 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Ross County Airport averages 6.6 days above 90°F in July and 25.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.0°F, and January the coldest, at 39.3°F.
Weather station is 4.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Ross County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and runway notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
Pilot-activated lighting is available: REIL on runways 05 and 23, PAPI on runways 05 and 23, and MIRL on runway 05/23, on frequency 123.0.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Ross County Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Pickaway County Memorial (KCYO), 4.92 NM northeast.
Part of the Columbus, Ohio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KRZT offer for business aircraft?
Ross County Airport (KRZT) has a single paved runway, 05/23, measuring 5,405 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business turboprops and light to midsize jets operating into Chillicothe, Ohio. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so pilots should account for wind conditions along the 05/23 axis when planning approaches.
Is fuel available at Ross County Airport?
Ross County Airport (KRZT) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is attended daily from 0800 to 1700 local time, which is the window operators should plan around for fuel service and ground support. Outside these hours, aircraft should plan fuel needs accordingly since staffed service is not guaranteed.
Does KRZT have customs clearance on site?
Ross County Airport (KRZT) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK), located approximately 22.85 nautical miles away. Operators arriving internationally should plan to clear customs at KLCK before or after their stop at Ross County.
How much business aviation traffic does Ross County Airport handle?
Ross County Airport (KRZT) recorded 236 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 320 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places it in a moderate traffic tier among general aviation airports. Monthly volumes vary considerably, with October showing the highest count at 41 operations and June recording none, reflecting a pattern of seasonal concentration rather than steady year-round use.