Findlay Airport
{{for|the airport in Findlay Township, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh International Airport}}
{{Use American English|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox airport
| name = Findlay Airport
| image = Findlay Airport.jpg
| IATA = FDY
| ICAO = KFDY
| FAA = FDY
| type = Public
| owner = City of Findlay
| operator =
| city-served = Findlay, Ohio
| location = Hancock County, Ohio
| elevation-f = 813
| elevation-m = 248
| coordinates = {{coord|41|00|43|N|083|40|07|W|region:US_type:airport_scale:10000}}
| website =
| pushpin_map = USA Ohio#USA
| pushpin_relief = yes
| pushpin_label = FDY
| pushpin_label_position = right
| r1-number = 18/36
| r1-length-f = 6,499
| r1-length-m = 1,981
| r1-surface = Asphalt
| r2-number = 7/25
| r2-length-f = 5,883
| r2-length-m = 1,793
| r2-surface = Asphalt
| stat-year = 2021
| stat1-header = Aircraft operations
| stat1-data = 24,550
| stat2-header = Based aircraft
| stat2-data = 26
| footnotes = Source: Federal Aviation Administration{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/airport.cfm?Site=FDY |title=AirportIQ 5010 |access-date=2016-12-17 |archive-date=2012-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019175047/http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/airport.cfm?Site=FDY |url-status=dead }}
| timezone = UTC−05:00
| utc = -5
| summer = UTC−04:00
| utcs = -4
}}
Findlay Airport {{airport codes|FDY|KFDY|FDY}} is {{convert|1|mile}} southwest of Findlay, in Hancock County, Ohio.{{Cite web |url=http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/airport.cfm?Site=FDY |title=AirportIQ 5010 |access-date=2016-12-17 |archive-date=2012-10-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019175047/http://www.gcr1.com/5010web/airport.cfm?Site=FDY |url-status=dead }}
History
Lake Central Airlines scheduled flights to Findlay from 1961 until 1965-66. In the late 1960s, Northern Airlines provided commuter service to Findlay. The airline provided 6 weekday departures (fewer on weekends). Three of the flights were nonstop to Cleveland Hopkins International & three to Lima, OH, continuing to St. Mary's OH & Dayton.http://www.timetableimages.com Northern Airlines timetable 10/1/1969
The airport hosted a Wings & Wheels car show and EAA fly-in in 2023. The event featured a Ford Trimotor, food trucks, vintage cars, a kids' zone, and more.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-12 |title=Findlay Airport Event To Include Rides On Iconic Plane - 100.5 WKXA |url=https://wkxa.com/local-news/findlay-airport-event-to-include-rides-on-iconic-plane/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=wkxa.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-29 |title=Ford Tri-Motor Offering Rides At Findlay Airport - WFIN Local News |url=https://wfin.com/local-news/ford-tri-motor-offering-rides-at-findlay-airport/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=wfin.com |language=en-US}}
Facilities and aircraft
= Facilities =
Findlay Airport covers {{convert|338|acre|ha}} at an elevation of 813 feet (248 m). It has two runways: runway 18/36 is 6,499 by 100 ft (1,981 x 30 m) and runway 7/25 is 5,883 by 100 ft (1,793 x 30 m.{{Cite web |title=AirNav: KFDY - Findlay Airport |url=https://www.airnav.com/airport/KFDY |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.airnav.com}}
The airport has a fixed-base operator that offers fuel, both avgas and jet fuel, and amenities such as courtesy transportation, WiFi, a conference room, a crew lounge, and more.{{Cite web |title=Findlay Airport FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Findlay (KFDY) |url=http://www.flightaware.com/resources/airport/KFDY/services/FBO/Findlay_Airport |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=FlightAware |language=en}}
== Facility Upgrades ==
The airport applied to receive federal stimulus dollars in 2018 to improve a taxiway, but the proposal was rejected because a watchdog said the airport does not see enough traffic to justify the funds.{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2018 |title=Govt. watchdog says no to Findlay airport stimulus dollars |url=https://www.wtol.com/article/news/govt-watchdog-says-no-to-findlay-airport-stimulus-dollars/512-658141e8-1497-4899-bb26-886448678d71 |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.wtol.com |language=en}}
The airport did receive nearly $2 million from the US Department of Transportation in 2022 to build a new aircraft parking area, allowing the airport to receive larger aircraft, improve drainage, and improve pavement markings. An adjacent tie-down apron and the taxilane to the airport's t-hangars were also upgraded. Some federal funds were provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and additional funds were provided by the State of Ohio and the city of Findlay.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=NBC 24 |date=2022-05-17 |title=Findlay Airport details plans to reconstruct north apron |url=https://nbc24.com/news/local/findlay-airport-receives-details-plans-to-reconstruct-north-apron |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=WNWO |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title=Findlay Airport Receives Grant For Improvement Project - WFIN Local News |url=https://wfin.com/local-news/findlay-airport-receives-grant-for-improvement-project/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=wfin.com |language=en-US}}
= Aircraft =
In the year ending July 15, 2021, the airport had 24,550 aircraft operations, average 67 per day: 98% general aviation, 2% air taxi and <1% military. For the same period, 26 aircraft were based at the airport: 20 airplanes, including 19 single-engine and 1 multi-engine, and 6 jets.
Accidents and incidents
- On December 10, 1963 a Douglas A-26 Invader stalled and crashed during a landing approach, killing 3 in the plane.{{cite news |date=December 11, 1963 |title=Youngstown Vindicator - Google News Archive Search |work=news.google.com |agency=The Associated Press |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZdpJAAAAIBAJ&sjid=0YQMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4275%2C3796833 |access-date=30 January 2022}}
- On November 3, 1967, a Cessna 421 Golden Eagle crashed while on a demonstration flight for new customers. While on approach to Findlay, the aircraft got too low, and the pilot did not correct. The aircraft struck trees short of the runway. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the improper IFR operation on part of the pilot-in-command who misjudged altitude and misread instruments/altimeter settings.{{Cite web |title=Findlay {{!}} Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives |url=https://www.baaa-acro.com/city/findlay |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.baaa-acro.com}}
- On December 12, 1972, a Hawker-Siddeley HS.125-3A crashed on approach to Findlay. The crew encountered below minima weather conditions with fog and low ceiling. Unable to locate the runway, the captain decided to abandon the approach and initiated a go-around. The second approach was also missed, but on the third approach, the pilots descended below minimums on the instrument approach. The aircraft struck tree tops, stalled, and crashed into a wooded area a few yards short of the airport.
- On February 22, 2022, a Piper PA32 Cherokee Six crashed while attempting an instrument approach at Findlay. Witnesses reported hearing a loud engine or low RPM noise followed by silence, while others said the plane's lights disappeared into houses around 150-250 AGL. An investigation is ongoing.{{Cite web |title=Piper PA-32-260 Cherokee Six, N3952W: Fatal accident occurred February 22, 2022 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio |url=http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2022/02/piper-pa-32-260-cherokee-six-n3952w.html |access-date=2023-11-26}}
See also
References
External links
- [https://www.findlayohio.com/government/city-departments/findlay-airport-fdy Airport page] at City of Findlay website
- {{FAA-procedures|FDY}}
{{US-airport-ga|FDY}}
Category:Buildings and structures in Hancock County, Ohio