Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark (2G2), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark (local identifier 2G2) serves Steubenville, Ohio, with a single paved runway and a business aviation traffic profile in the moderate range for the region. The field is not towered and pairs a 5,001-foot runway with fuel service, making it a workable option for turboprop and light jet operators in the upper Ohio Valley. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is Pittsburgh International, roughly 23 nautical miles away.
Runways
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Pittsburgh International (KPIT), 23 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark recorded 350 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and November. Business aviation traffic at Geary A Bates/Jefferson County Airpark is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with April, May, October, and November each recording the year's higher monthly totals.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 39 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark averages 4.0 days above 90°F in July and 25.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82.9°F, and January the coldest, at 36.5°F.
Weather station is 3.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Pittsburgh Approach.
Runway edge identifier lights for runway 14 and 32, and medium intensity runway lights for runway 14/32, are pilot-activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 32 operates continuously.
Deer, birds, and other wildlife are occasionally present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A fuel are available 24 hours a day via credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Wheeling Ohio County (KHLG), 11.43 NM south.
Part of the Pittsburgh area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 2G2
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The same order, priced two ways.
$1,200.00 catering order at 2G2.
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It does not move with the size of the order.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at 2G2?
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark stocks both 100LL and Jet A, and the airport's remarks describe both grades as available around the clock via credit card. This makes the field usable for after-hours fuel stops even though it is not a towered airport. Operators should still plan around the field's published attendance schedule for any staffed services.
Can I clear customs at Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark?
No, customs clearance is not offered onsite at Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark. The nearest customs airport of entry is Pittsburgh International, about 23 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to route their clearance through that facility rather than 2G2.
What is the runway length at 2G2?
2G2 has a single paved runway, 14/32, measuring 5,001 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length supports a range of business aircraft, including light and midsize jets, subject to individual aircraft performance and weight considerations. There is no crosswind runway, so pilots should account for wind alignment with the 14/32 orientation.
How busy is Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark for business aviation?
Geary A Bates / Jefferson County Airpark recorded 350 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 441 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places the field in a moderate traffic tier, with monthly business aviation counts ranging from the high teens to upper thirties. Traffic tends to run higher in spring and fall than in mid-winter.