Cleveland-Hopkins International (KCLE), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Cleveland-Hopkins International (KCLE) is a towered, tier-1 public airport in Cleveland, Ohio, handling both scheduled commercial service and a steady volume of business aviation traffic. Two long parallel concrete runways and a shorter crosswind runway support a broad mix of aircraft, and both Jet A and 100LL are available onsite. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement give the field standing as a border-crossing point for international general aviation traffic, though the ADCUS service window is limited to defined daily hours.
Runways
Cleveland-Hopkins International has three paved runways. The longest, 06R/24L, is 9,953 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Cleveland-Hopkins International has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Cleveland-Hopkins International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Cleveland-Hopkins International recorded 16,910 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KCLE is somewhat concentrated toward the end of the year, with December volumes noticeably higher than the mid-year months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 1,588 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Cleveland-Hopkins International averages 4.7 days above 90°F in July, 25.8 freeze days in January and 5.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.7°F, and January the coldest, at 35.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Cleveland-Hopkins International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
NASA Glenn Research Center operates a NASA ramp requiring prior permission, available 0800-1730 Monday through Friday. Contact NASA Operations on frequency 122.925 within 50 nautical miles.
Pad 3, Bays 1 through 5, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 134 feet.
Pad 3, Bay 6, is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 94 feet.
Taxiway H is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 171 feet.
Taxiway F is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 118 feet.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 170 feet wide by 275 feet long, is located at the departure end of Runway 10.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), 170 feet wide by 365 feet long, is located at the departure end of Runway 28.
All approaches pass over noise-sensitive areas. Airport late-night noise abatement procedures are in effect from 2300 to 0600. Additional noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact the airport manager during normal business hours.
Deer, coyotes, and birds, including waterfowl, are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 1080/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 840/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 680/R/B/W/T
The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 8 degrees left and right of centerline.
ADCUS service is available Monday through Sunday during 0800-2000 local hours, with limited availability outside those hours. All requests for service must be made with the U.S. Customs Service office located at Gate A-14 during the listed hours.
Pad 2 and Taxilane Y1 are restricted to Group II aircraft with a wingspan less than 79 feet.
The following taxiways are closed from October through April to support deicing operations: Taxiway M, Taxiway J2, the portion of Taxiway M1 between Taxiway L and Taxiway J1, and the portion of Taxiway M2 between Taxiway L and Taxiway J1.
The ramp area on Concourse D between Gates D1 and D28 is closed except to aircraft with a wingspan less than 86 feet.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Cleveland-Hopkins International has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Burke Lakefront (KBKL), 10.12 NM northeast.
Part of the Cleveland area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCLE
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The same order, priced two ways.
$2,400.00 catering order at KCLE.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
It does not move with the size of the order.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KCLE for international arrivals?
Cleveland-Hopkins International offers onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. ADCUS service is available seven days a week, but only during 0800-2000 local hours, with limited availability outside that window. All requests for service must be coordinated with the U.S. Customs Service office located at Gate A-14 during the listed hours. Operators arriving outside the standard window should expect reduced processing options. Crews should plan international arrivals to fall inside the published customs hours whenever possible.
What is the longest runway at KCLE?
The longest runway at Cleveland-Hopkins International is 06R/24L, a concrete surface measuring 9,953 feet by 150 feet. The airport also operates 06L/24R at 9,000 feet by 150 feet, also concrete, and a shorter crosswind runway, 10/28, at 6,018 feet by 150 feet with an asphalt-concrete surface. Both long parallel runways support large business and commercial jet traffic. Runway 10 and Runway 28 each have an Engineered Materials Arresting System installed at their departure ends. KCLE's pavement strength ratings vary by runway, so crews should confirm PCR values for their specific aircraft.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways or ramps at KCLE?
Cleveland-Hopkins International has several wingspan-based restrictions across its movement and ramp areas. Pad 2 and Taxilane Y1 are restricted to Group II aircraft under 79 feet of wingspan. Taxiway H is closed to aircraft with a wingspan over 171 feet, and Taxiway F is closed to aircraft over 118 feet. Pad 3 has tiered limits: Bays 1-5 are closed to aircraft over 134 feet, and Bay 6 is closed to aircraft over 94 feet. The Concourse D ramp area between Gates D1 and D28 is closed except to aircraft with a wingspan under 86 feet.
Does KCLE close any taxiways for winter deicing operations?
Yes, Cleveland-Hopkins International closes a specific set of taxiways from October through April to support deicing operations. The closures include Taxiway M, Taxiway J2, the portion of Taxiway M1 between Taxiway L and Taxiway J1, and the portion of Taxiway M2 between Taxiway L and Taxiway J1. Crews planning winter operations at KCLE should factor these seasonal closures into taxi routing and ground movement planning. The closures apply only during the stated months and are tied directly to deicing activity rather than a permanent restriction.
What noise abatement procedures apply at KCLE?
All approaches into Cleveland-Hopkins International cross noise-sensitive areas, so noise abatement procedures are a standing operational factor. Late night noise abatement procedures are in effect between 2300 and 0600 local time. Additional noise abatement procedures exist beyond the late-night window, and operators should contact the airport manager during normal business hours for details. Crews flying into KCLE overnight should expect these procedures to affect approach and departure planning. Wildlife activity, including deer, coyotes, and birds such as waterfowl, is also reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.