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Clermont County Airport

Clermont County Airport (FAA LID: I69) is a public use airport located 2 nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the central business district of Batavia, a village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States. It is owned by the Clermont County Commissioners.[1]

Clermont County Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
Owner/OperatorClermont County Commissioners
ServesClermont County, Ohio
LocationBatavia, Ohio
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (-5)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (-4)
Elevation AMSL844 ft / 257 m
Coordinates39°04′42″N 084°12′37″W / 39.07833°N 84.21028°W / 39.07833; -84.21028
Websitewww.flyeca.com
Map
I69 is located in Ohio
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Location of airport in Ohio
I69 is located in the United States
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I69 (the United States)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
4/22 3,568 1,088 Asphalt
Statistics (2021)
Aircraft operations36,865
Based aircraft97

It is also known as Sporty's Airport. The fixed-base operator is Eastern Cincinnati Aviation. The Tri-State Warbird Museum is located on the west side of the airport. The 279th Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol is headquartered at the airport as well.[2] The Experimental Aircraft Association, which has a chapter at the airport, operates Young Eagles rides at the airport, where volunteer pilots give kids ages 8-17 free rides in airplanes.[3][4]

History

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Dedicated on October 13, 1968, the airport was managed by the husband and wife team of Randolph and Rosalie Burchett from the early 1970s through 1986.[5][6] In 1971, Sporty's Pilot Shop moved from its previous location to the airport.[7] The Clermont General and Technical College opened in 1972 on land one-half mile from the airport.[8][9] Plans for a 10,150 sq ft (943 m2) hangar were announced that same year, and by June, a new taxiway had been constructed.[10][11] Sporty's became the new fixed base operator in 1987.[12]

In 1990, Sporty's built a new facility at the airport.[13] Consideration was given to extending the airport runway in 1994.[14][15] In 1995, the radio station WNWC began broadcasting from the airport.[16] By 2010, a number of "hangar homes" had been constructed at the airport.[17]

In early 2011, the owner of the airport's fixed base operator proposed extending the airport's runway.[18] In mid-2013, discussions were ongoing regarding the possibility of extending the runway.[19] By early 2014, the county was attempting to buy the land necessary for the runway extension.[20] The Clermont County Transportation Improvement District board voted to approve the runway extension on January 15, 2016.[21] In early 2017, the runway extension plan needed approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.[22] However, by February 2018 the runway extension had been cancelled.[23]

A plan to build housing units across a road from the southwest end of the runway met with opposition from the AOPA in 2021.[24] A proposal to transfer land for a second development immediately adjacent to the east of the airport from Batavia Township to the Village of Batavia was denied by the Clermont County Board of Commissioners in November 2023.[25] However, despite significant public complaint, the plan to build just under 800 homes was approved by the city's zoning board in September 2024.[26] A subsequent meeting of the village council a few days later again saw overwhelmingly negative response.[27] The following December the CEO of Sporty's filed a referendum to put the development on the 2025 village ballot.[28]

Facilities and aircraft

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Clermont County Airport covers an area of 60 acres (24 ha) at an elevation of 844 feet (257 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 4/22 with a 3,568 x 75 ft (1,088 x 23 m) asphalt surface.[1]

The airport is served by four instrument approaches, including an RNAV (GPS) approach to both runway 4 and 22.[29]

Local television station WCPO operates a doppler weather radar at the airport.[30] An airport viewing area is located at the southwest edge of the airport.[31] The aircraft upholstery shop Air Mod is based at the airport.[32]

The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells fuel. It offers services such as avionics maintenance, hangars, and courtesy transportation and amenities such as conference rooms, vending machines, pilot supplies, a crew lounge, showers, and more.[33]

For the 12-month period ending August 24, 2021, the airport had 36,865 aircraft operations, an average of 101 per day: 98% general aviation, 2% air taxi and <1% military. This is up from 30,650 in 2007. In 2021, there were 97 aircraft based at the airport: 85 single-engine and 8 multi-engine airplanes, 3 helicopters, and 1 jet.[1][34][35]

Accidents and incidents

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  • On 17 August 1973, two airplanes collided in mid-air while attempting to land at the airport. Both landed safely.[36]
  • On 20 June 1978, a Mooney Cadet crashed while attempting to land at the airport, injuring the pilot and a passenger.[37]
  • On 15 August 1998, a Beechcraft Bonanza crashed near the airport after an aborted approach, killing the pilot. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation.[38][39][40]
  • On 28 October 2001, a Grumman American AA-1 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport.[41]
  • On 30 June 2003, a Raytheon B36TC Bonanza overran the runway following an emergency landing at the airport.[42]
  • On 6 July 2004, a Grumman American AA-1 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport, injuring the pilot and a passenger.[43]
  • On 11 April 2005, a Cessna 152 crashed near Mount Orab, Ohio after taking off from the airport, killing an instructor and student.[44][45]
  • On 8 December 2011, a Curtiss P-40M Kittyhawk overran the runway on landing following an engine failure.[46][47]
  • On 13 December 2011, an airplane overran the runway on takeoff due to a blown tire.[48]
  • On 12 April 2014, an Avid Flyer crashed on a golf course in Withamsville, Ohio after taking off from the airport.[49][50]
  • On 5 July 2015, an Aviat Husky crashed in Pierce Township after taking off from the airport.[51][52]
  • On 6 May 2016, a Stinson 108 nosed over on landing at the airport.[53][54]
  • On 5 November 2017, a Piper PA-28 crashed while landing at the airport, injuring the pilot.[55]
  • On 8 May 2018, a Cessna 172 crashed while taking off from the airport.[56]
  • On 24 May 2018, a Luscombe 8 was damaged after being hand propped. It was stopped after being rammed by an SUV.[57][58]
  • On June 30, 2022, a Beechcraft Baron was damaged on landing when a tire exploded, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway. The nose gear and propeller were damaged.[59]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for I69 PDF, effective 2008-04-10
  2. ^ Ryan, Kevin. "Welcome to the Home of the Flying Mustangs!". Clermont County Composite Squadron. Clermont County Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol. Retrieved 21 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Free airplane rides for kids at Clermont County Airport - Columbus on the Cheap". 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  4. ^ "Special Young Eagles Rally This Weekend in Batavia, Ohio". www.eaa.org. Experimental Aircraft Association. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  5. ^ Weissman, Fred (14 October 1968). "Governor Dedicates Clermont County Airport". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 22.
  6. ^ Roller, Brett A. (9 December 2010). "Local aviator Burchett Hager got county airport off the ground". The Clermont Sun. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  7. ^ Training and Equipping Pilot's Worldwide Since 1961, Sporty's Pilot Shop, 2021, p. 2. This reference is a product catalog.
  8. ^ "UC-Clermont Branch Site". Cincinnati Enquirer. 17 October 1969. p. 13.
  9. ^ "Celebrating 40 years of service in the community". Clermont Sun. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  10. ^ "New 9-Plane Hangar Planned for Airport". Clermont Sun. 1 March 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2022. This is a reprint of an article from 1972.
  11. ^ Albers, Jo-Ann (3 June 1971). "Women Prepare for Powder Race". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 22. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  12. ^ Wallace, Lane (31 October 2009). "Sporty's Academy". Flying. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  13. ^ Luebke, Patricia (1 January 2005). "Sporty's: More Than A Pilot Shop". Airport Journals. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  14. ^ Calhoun, Jim (5 October 1994). "Suburbs: Longer runways will land jobs". Cincinnati Enquirer. pp. A1, A6.
  15. ^ Jennings, Mary (30 August 1995). "Clermont commissioners to vote on airport grant". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. B3.
  16. ^ Jennings, Mary (27 December 1995). "Radio station concentrates on information". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. B3.
  17. ^ "FAA: 'Hangar homes' may misuse US funds". Cincinnati Enquirer. 23 September 2010. p. B2.
  18. ^ Roller, Brett A. (3 February 2011). "Airport runway extension proposed". The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  19. ^ Rover, Kristin (13 June 2013). "Officials discussing airport runway extension". The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
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  21. ^ Alley, Megan (21 January 2016). "Board approves runway expansion". The Clermont Sun. Clermont Sun Publishing Company. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  22. ^ "Minutes of the Annual Meeting" (PDF). Clermont County Transportation Improvement District. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  23. ^ Alley, Megan (1 February 2018). "County could exchange runway extension money for new sheriff's training center". The Clermont Sun. Champion Media. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  24. ^ "Housing Units Not Recommended Beneath Low-Flying Aircraft". AOPA. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  25. ^ Christian, Paula (28 November 2023). "Clermont commissioners say 'no' to annexation and new subdivision that may have threatened airport future". WCPO. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  26. ^ DeLancey, Sean (18 September 2024). "Controversial Batavia Housing Complex gets approval to Move Ahead Despite Neighbor Opposition". WCPO. Retrieved 21 September 2024.
  27. ^ DeLancey, Sean (23 September 2024). "Village of Batavia Council Hears Hours of Fiery Testimony as They Consider Nearly 800-Home Development". WCPO. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
  28. ^ Ordonez, Brenda (9 December 2024). "Clermont County Business Owner Fights Against Controversial Housing Development Plan". FOX 19. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  29. ^ "I69". AOPA Airports. 27 June 2019.
  30. ^ Eckberg, John (30 March 2004). "BAD WEATHER, GOOD RATINGS". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. D1.
  31. ^ "Airport Viewing Area Upgrade". Clermont Sun. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  32. ^ Ells, Steve (July 2020). "Dennis Wolter". Cessna Flyer. Vol. 17, no. 7. pp. 34–36. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  33. ^ "Eastern Cincinnati Aviation FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Clermont County (I69)". FlightAware. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
  34. ^ "AirNav: I69 - Clermont County Airport". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  35. ^ "I69 - Clermont County Airport | SkyVector". skyvector.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  36. ^ Cusick, Dennis (18 August 1973). "Two Planes Collide In Air, Land Safely". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 1.
  37. ^ Sluzewski, Jim (22 June 1978). "Kemper Was Eyeing Site Of Son's Landing". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. B-3.
  38. ^ Sanchez, Robert; McCain, Marie (August 16, 1998). "Plane crash kills surgeon". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  39. ^ "NTSB Identification: IAD98FA094". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
  40. ^ "Beech A-36 crash in Ohio (N8EM) | PlaneCrashMap.com". planecrashmap.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
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  42. ^ "NTSB Identification: NYC03LA201". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
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  44. ^ Story, Justin (12 April 2005). "Investigators begin to unravel story behind Mount Orab plane crash". The Ledger Independent. Ledger Independent. Archived from the original on 19 March 2017. Retrieved 19 March 2017.
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  46. ^ "Plane overshoots runway at Clermont County Airport". Clermont Sun. 8 December 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  47. ^ Bednarski, Kristin (15 December 2011). "Plane crashes through fence at Clermont airport". Clermont Sun. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  48. ^ "Plane blows tire at Clermont County Airport". YouTube. 13 December 2011. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  49. ^ Kiefaber, Adam (12 April 2014). "Plane makes emergency landing on golf course". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  50. ^ "ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 165433". Aviation Safety Network. Aviation Safety Network. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
  51. ^ Doran, Kelly (9 July 2015). "Plane crashes in Pierce Township". The Clermont Sun. Champion Media. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  52. ^ "National Transportation Safety Board Aviation Accident Preliminary Report [CEN15LA303]". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  53. ^ "NTSB Identification: GAA16CA221". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  54. ^ "Plane at Clermont Co. airport lands on its top". FOX19. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  55. ^ "NTSB Identification: GAA18CA038". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  56. ^ "NTSB Identification: GAA18CA276". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  57. ^ "SUV rams rogue airplane after pilot injured at Clermont County Airport". WCPO. 24 May 2018. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  58. ^ "NTSB Identification: GAA18CA295". National Transportation Safety Board. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
  59. ^ "Beech 58P Pressurized Baron, N199PB: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, Ohio". Retrieved 2023-07-09.
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