Bolton Field (KTZR), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Bolton Field (KTZR) is a public-use, towered airport in Columbus, Ohio, serving business aviation traffic alongside general aviation operations. The field recorded 601 business aviation operations in 2025 against 1,341 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data, and it sits within a cluster of regional airports including Rickenbacker International and John Glenn Columbus International. A single asphalt runway, 04/22, handles all traffic, with 100LL available around the clock via self-service and Jet A available through the field's FBO.
Runways
Bolton Field has one paved runway, 04/22, 5,500 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
Bolton Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7:30am to 7:30pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Bolton Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rickenbacker International (KLCK), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Bolton Field recorded 601 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at Bolton Field is concentrated in the fall months, with November as the peak and a secondary rise in July through September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 79 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Bolton Field has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Columbus Approach.
When the control tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 04, the REIL on runway 22, and the MIRL for runway 04/22 via CTAF.
Calm wind runway.
Birds and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 364/F/B/X/T
High tension power lines and towers are located northeast through southeast of the airport.
100LL fuel is available H24 through self-service via credit card.
Balloon and banner towing activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For fuel and aircraft services, contact the FBO on frequency 123.3.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Bolton Field has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Rickenbacker International (KLCK), 10.97 NM southeast.
Part of the Columbus, Ohio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KTZR?
Bolton Field, identified as KTZR, has a single runway, 04/22, measuring 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is asphalt and it is published as paved. This length supports typical business jet operations without a published weight restriction in the airport data. The field sits at an elevation of 904 feet. There is no secondary runway, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this one strip regardless of wind.
Is fuel available at Bolton Field around the clock?
100LL is available H24 at Bolton Field (KTZR) through self-service via credit card, according to the airport remarks. Jet A is also listed among the field's fuel types, though attended fuel and aircraft services are coordinated through the FBO on frequency 123.3. The airport's general attendance schedule runs daily from 0730 to 1930. Pilots requiring services outside self-serve 100LL should plan to contact the FBO directly on the published frequency.
Does KTZR have on-site customs clearance?
Bolton Field does not have customs listed as available on-site in the airport data. The nearest customs facility is Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK), located about 10.97 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international points should plan their clearance through KLCK rather than expecting to process customs directly at KTZR. Coordination with Rickenbacker should be arranged in advance of arrival given the short distance but separate facility.
What happens at Bolton Field when the tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Bolton Field (KTZR) is closed, pilots activate airport lighting themselves via CTAF. This activates the MALSR on runway 04, the REIL on runway 22, and the MIRL system for runway 04/22. For clearance delivery during tower closure, pilots contact Columbus Approach instead. Runway 04/22 remains the only runway in service under either configuration, so lighting activation applies to that single strip.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Bolton Field?
Business aviation traffic at Bolton Field (KTZR) is concentrated later in the year, with November recording the highest monthly count at 79 operations according to FAA TFMSC data. July, August, and September also show elevated activity, each above 60 operations. December and January are the quietest months, with 20 and 28 operations respectively. Total annual business aviation operations for 2025 stand at 601 against 1,341 total operations at the field.