Middletown Regional / Hook Field (KMWO), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Middletown Regional / Hook Field, identified by the code KMWO, serves the Middletown, Ohio area as a public-use, non-towered airport roughly 26 nautical miles from the Dayton metro area. The field offers a 6,100-foot paved runway alongside a turf crosswind runway, supporting a mix of general aviation and business aviation traffic. Customs processing is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is KDAY, located approximately 23.7 nautical miles away.
Runways
Middletown Regional / Hook Field has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 6,100 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Middletown Regional / Hook Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Middletown Regional / Hook Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is James M Cox Dayton International (KDAY), 24 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Middletown Regional / Hook Field recorded 716 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and September. Business aviation traffic at KMWO concentrates in the months from June through October, with the lowest activity occurring in January and November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 90 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Middletown Regional / Hook Field averages 1.6 snow days in January.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Middletown Regional / Hook Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
Ultralights enter and exit the runway 08 traffic pattern from and to the north at a lower than standard traffic pattern altitude. Ultralights do not fly south of runway 26.
Pilot-activated REIL on runway 05 and runway 23, and MIRL on runway 05/23, are controlled via CTAF. PAPI on runway 05 and runway 23 operates continuously.
Runway markings use white cones.
Obstruction clearance slope is 18:1 to the displaced threshold.
Obstruction clearance slope is 33:1 to the displaced threshold.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available after hours.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Middletown Regional / Hook Field has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Warren County / John Lane Field, 7.90 NM southeast.
Part of the Cincinnati area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMWO
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Frequently asked questions
Is KMWO towered or non-towered?
Middletown Regional / Hook Field, identifier KMWO, operates as a non-towered airport. Pilots coordinate on CTAF for runway 05/23 lighting activation, including MIRL and pilot-controlled REIL. The PAPI on both runway 05 and runway 23 operates continuously rather than on pilot activation. Clearance delivery for IFR traffic routes through Columbus Approach rather than a local tower. Dispatchers should plan self-announce procedures and confirm lighting status before night or IMC arrivals.
What runways are available at Middletown Regional / Hook Field?
Middletown Regional / Hook Field has two runways. Runway 05/23 is the primary paved surface, measuring 6,100 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Runway 08/26 is a 3,026-foot turf runway that is 160 feet wide and used partly by ultralight traffic. Ultralights enter and exit runway 08's pattern from the north at a lower-than-standard traffic pattern altitude and are restricted from flying south of runway 26.
Is fuel available at KMWO outside normal hours?
Fuel at Middletown Regional / Hook Field is available after hours, according to the field's fuel remark, though the standard attended schedule runs daily from 0700 to 1900 local. The airport stocks 100LL and A+ fuel grades, and Jet A is also available. Pilots planning arrivals outside the attended window should anticipate self-service or after-hours procedures for fuel uplift. Crews should confirm current fuel service procedures before counting on after-hours access for time-sensitive operations.
Are there wildlife hazards to be aware of at KMWO?
Yes. Middletown Regional / Hook Field reports deer, birds, and other wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport. This hazard applies across the airfield and its surrounding approach and departure paths, not just a single runway. Crews should maintain heightened visual scanning during approach, landing, and departure phases, particularly during low-light periods when wildlife activity tends to increase. No specific mitigation program or schedule is noted in the airport's remarks.
Does business aviation traffic at KMWO vary by season?
Yes, traffic at Middletown Regional / Hook Field concentrates in the warmer months. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows business aviation operations peaking in June at 90 operations and September at 88, compared with lows of 20 in January and 34 in November. Total annual business aviation operations reach 716 out of 966 total operations recorded for the year. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips may find lighter ramp activity and demand in the winter months.