Fayette County Airport (I23), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fayette County Airport (I23) is a public-use general aviation field in Washington Court House, Ohio, offering a single paved runway suited to light and midsize business aircraft. The field is uncontrolled, with local traffic advisories handled on CTAF, and clearance delivery is available through Columbus Approach. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, and the field sits within reach of customs clearance at Rickenbacker International Airport for arriving international flights.
Runways
Fayette County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,097 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fayette County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fayette County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rickenbacker International (KLCK), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fayette County Airport recorded 156 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at I23 is concentrated in the spring and summer months, with July showing the highest volume of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 26 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fayette County Airport averages 5.5 days above 90°F in July, 26.6 freeze days in January and 2.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.5°F, and January the coldest, at 36.0°F.
Weather station is 2.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fayette County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach.
Pilot-activated REIL on Runway 05 and Runway 23; MIRL on Runway 05/23 activated via CTAF. PAPI on Runway 05 and Runway 23 operates continuously.
A railroad obstruction 28 feet high is located 0 to 200 feet from the runway, offset 240 feet to the left.
The obstacle clearance slope is 0:1 due to a railroad obstruction 28 feet high, located 200 feet from the runway, offset 240 feet to the left.
Birds are present in the vicinity of the airport.
100LL and Jet A are available with full service on request during business hours; self-service fuel via credit card is available 24 hours a day.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fayette County Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Wilmington Air Park (KILN), 19.22 NM southwest.
Part of the Columbus, Ohio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at I23
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at I23 outside business hours?
Fayette County Airport offers full-service fueling for 100LL and Jet A on request during business hours. Outside those hours, self-service fuel is available around the clock via credit card. This gives operators flexibility for early departures or late arrivals without needing to coordinate with staff. Business hours at I23 run Monday through Saturday, 0800 to 1800.
Where does I23 clear international arrivals for customs?
Fayette County Airport does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs clearance point is Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK), located approximately 27 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals should coordinate clearance at KLCK ahead of the flight rather than at I23 itself.
What is the runway length at Fayette County Airport?
Fayette County Airport has a single paved runway, 05/23, measuring 5,097 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the maximum paved runway length at the field. The runway supports light and midsize business jet operations, though pilots should account for the close-in railroad obstruction noted near the approach ends.
Are there any notable obstructions near the runway at I23?
Yes, Fayette County Airport reports a railroad obstruction 28 feet high located within 200 feet of the runway, offset 240 feet to the left. This obstruction produces an obstacle clearance slope of 0:1 on the affected approach. Pilots operating at I23 should account for this feature during approach and departure planning, along with the reported bird activity in the vicinity of the airport.