Kent State University Airport (1G3), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kent State University Airport (1G3) is a single-runway public field in Kent, Ohio, used mainly for flight training. Business aviation traffic is light, with the FAA TFMSC data showing well under 150 operations a year.
Runways
Kent State University Airport has one paved runway, 02/20, 4,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Kent State University Airport has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kent State University Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Akron-Canton Regional (KCAK), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kent State University Airport recorded 113 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at 1G3 is concentrated in the fall months, with October showing the highest count of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 27 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kent State University Airport has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach; when approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
Runway edge lights, VASI, and medium intensity runway lights for runway 02/20 are pilot-activated on 122.9.
Calm wind runway.
For noise abatement procedures, contact the airport manager.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are occasionally present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available only when the airport is attended; self-service fuel is not available.
Heavy student training activity.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kent State University Airport has five airfields within 26 NM. The closest is Akron Fulton International (KAKR), 7.24 NM south.
Part of the Cleveland area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 1G3
We arrange catering, fuel and trip support here. Supplier prices reach you unchanged; our coordination fee sits on its own line.
The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at 1G3.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
Passed on at the exact amount the processor took.
Market practice figures are industry averages, not a specific competitor.
Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at 1G3?
No. Kent State University Airport stocks only 100LL avgas, with no Jet A on the field. Fuel is available only when the airport is attended, and self-service is not an option here.
Is there customs service at Kent State University Airport?
1G3 has no onsite customs. The nearest customs facility is Akron-Canton Regional (KCAK), located about 14.25 nautical miles away, so international arrivals need to plan a stop there first.
What should pilots know about traffic patterns at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY airport?
1G3 sees heavy student training activity, so pilots should expect frequent pattern traffic from flight instruction. The field is non-towered, and occasional deer, birds, and other wildlife are reported on and around the airport.