Erie-Ottawa International (KPCW), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Erie-Ottawa International, identified as KPCW, serves the Port Clinton, Ohio area with two paved runways and on-site CBP inspection services, making it a workable stop for both domestic business traffic and international arrivals requiring customs. The field sits near several smaller regional airports along the Lake Erie shoreline, including Put in Bay just over 7 nautical miles away, and handles a business aviation volume that has grown to 2,496 operations of the airport's 3,576 total annual movements in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Erie-Ottawa International has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 5,646 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
Erie-Ottawa International has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Erie-Ottawa International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Erie-Ottawa International recorded 2,496 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KPCW is concentrated in the summer months, peaking in July and August before declining through the fall and winter.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 349 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 5.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Erie-Ottawa International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway end identifier lights on Runway 09 and Runway 27 are pilot-activated, as are the high intensity runway lights on Runway 09/27 and the medium intensity runway lights on Runway 18/36, all activated via CTAF. The precision approach path indicators on Runway 09 and Runway 27 operate continuously.
Taxiway A is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach.
Runway 27 is the designated calm wind runway.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are occasionally present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Customs is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Requests must be made two hours prior to arrival, through the local customs office.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Erie-Ottawa International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Put in Bay, 7.46 NM north.
Part of the Cleveland area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length available at KPCW?
Erie-Ottawa International, identified as KPCW, has two paved asphalt runways for operations. Runway 09/27 is the primary strip at 5,646 feet long and 100 feet wide, and it also carries the airport's listed max paved length figure. Runway 18/36 offers 4,002 feet of length with a narrower 75-foot width. Both runways are asphalt surfaces, giving operators a choice of alignment depending on wind. Runway 27 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Does KPCW have customs clearance available on site?
Yes, Erie-Ottawa International has CBP inspection services available on site according to airport data. Customs coverage is listed as available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Arrival requests must be made two hours before landing, and the local customs office handles processing. This makes KPCW usable for international arrivals requiring federal inspection, provided crews plan their notification timing accordingly. No CANPASS or passenger-count restriction is indicated for this facility.
Is Erie-Ottawa International towered, and what lighting is available at night?
Erie-Ottawa International, KPCW, is a non-towered airport, so pilots coordinate via CTAF for traffic and lighting activation. High intensity runway lighting is available on Runway 09/27, while medium intensity lighting serves Runway 18/36, both activated through CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are also pilot-activated on Runway 09 and Runway 27. Precision approach path indicators on Runway 09 and Runway 27 operate continuously rather than on pilot activation. Clearance delivery for IFR traffic is handled through Cleveland Approach rather than a local tower.
Are there any wingspan restrictions for taxiway use at KPCW?
Yes, Taxiway A at Erie-Ottawa International is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 49 feet. Operators of larger business jets should account for this limitation when planning ground movement at KPCW. The restriction affects taxi routing rather than runway operations, so runway length and width are not affected by this limit. Crews flying wider aircraft should coordinate ground routing in advance given this taxiway constraint. Wildlife including deer and birds are also occasionally reported on and around the airport, adding another operational consideration during taxi and pattern operations.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KPCW throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Erie-Ottawa International, KPCW, is concentrated in the warmer months according to FAA TFMSC data covering 2025. Monthly bizav operations climb from 84 in January to a peak of 349 in August, with July close behind at 342. Traffic tapers through the fall, dropping to 130 by December. Total annual operations at the airport reach 3,576, with business aviation accounting for 2,496 of those movements. This seasonal pattern reflects the airport's proximity to Lake Erie recreational destinations, including nearby Put in Bay.