Neil Armstrong Airport (KAXV), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Neil Armstrong Airport, identified by the code KAXV, is a public-use, non-towered field in Wapakoneta, Ohio, sitting roughly 69.6 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport recorded 1,283 total annual operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for 1,108 of those flights according to FAA TFMSC data, placing it among the more active general aviation fields in its region despite lacking an air traffic control tower.
Runways
Neil Armstrong Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 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
Neil Armstrong Airport has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Neil Armstrong Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is James M Cox Dayton International (KDAY), 36 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Neil Armstrong Airport recorded 1,108 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KAXV is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with October, September, and April showing the highest volumes and June the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 131 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 6.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Neil Armstrong Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
Pilot-controlled lighting: activate REIL for runway 08 and 26, and MIRL for runway 08/26, on frequency 122.7.
An 8-foot fence lies 65 to 200 feet from the runway, positioned 220 to 230 feet left of centerline.
The approach slope is 13:1 to the displaced threshold due to an 89-foot tree located 1,168 feet from the runway, 238 feet left of centerline.
The approach slope is 20:1 to the displaced threshold.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A1+ are available H24 via self-service, credit card payment.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Neil Armstrong Airport has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Lakefield (KCQA), 11.89 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KAXV?
Neil Armstrong Airport, identifier KAXV, has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 5,500 feet long and 100 feet wide. The surface is asphalt. This single-runway layout serves the airport's business aviation traffic, which totaled 1,108 operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. Dispatchers planning into KAXV should note there is no crosswind runway option, so wind direction on runway 08/26 matters for approach planning. The field elevation is 912 feet.
Is fuel available around the clock at KAXV?
Yes, both 100LL and Jet A1+ are available H24 at Neil Armstrong Airport through self-service pumps operated by credit card. This self-service arrangement means fuel access does not depend on staffed hours. The airport's attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700, with on-call coverage on weekends, but fuel purchase is independent of that schedule. Pilots arriving outside attended hours can still fuel without contacting personnel. KAXV carries both fuel types as confirmed in the facility data.
Where does KAXV clear customs for international arrivals?
Neil Armstrong Airport, KAXV, has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Dayton International, KDAY, located 35.68 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance need to route through KDAY or another customs-equipped airport before or after a stop at KAXV. There is no CANPASS or onsite customs designation listed for this field, since it sits in the United States rather than Canada or Mexico. Dispatchers should plan customs clearance as a separate leg when routing through KAXV.
What obstacles affect the approach at KAXV?
Neil Armstrong Airport has a documented approach slope of 13:1 to the displaced threshold on one runway end, driven by an 89-foot tree located 1,168 feet from the runway and 238 feet left of centerline. The opposite approach carries a standard 20:1 slope to the displaced threshold. Close-in obstructions also include an 8-foot fence positioned 65 to 200 feet from the runway, 220 to 230 feet left of centerline. Wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airport is also noted as an operational hazard. These factors are relevant to approach planning at KAXV.
Does business aviation traffic at KAXV vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Neil Armstrong Airport is concentrated in certain months rather than spread evenly across the year. October recorded the highest monthly total at 131 operations, while June saw the lowest at 42 operations, based on 2025 FAA TFMSC data. Spring and fall months generally show higher activity than the summer dip in June. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KAXV during peak months like September and October may encounter more surrounding traffic. Total annual business aviation operations reached 1,108 for the year.