Miami University Airport

Miami University Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerMiami University
OperatorCVG Airport[1]
ServesOxford, Ohio
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (-5)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (-4)
Elevation AMSL1,041 ft / 317 m
Coordinates39°30′08″N 084°47′04″W / 39.50222°N 84.78444°W / 39.50222; -84.78444
WebsiteOxford Airport
Map
OXD
Location of airport in Ohio
OXD
OXD (the United States)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
5/23 4,011 1,223 Asphalt
Statistics (2022)
Aircraft operations (year ending 9/22/2022)17,316
Based aircraft14
Source: Federal Aviation Administration[2]

Miami University Airport (IATA: OXD, ICAO: KOXD, FAA LID: OXD) is a public use airport located two nautical miles (3.7 km) west of the central business district of Oxford, a city in Butler County, Ohio, United States. The airport is owned by Miami University but is operated by Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.[2][1]

The airport has a particular focus on national security. It hosts events such as law and drug enforcement flights as well as military practices.[3]

History

Efforts to build an airport for the university began as early as 16 January 1942, when it received a $30,000 grant from the state to purchase land.[4] By the end of the month a site had been selected and authorization given to purchase 300 acres (120 ha) of land on which to build two runways.[5] In the meantime, students in the university's Civilian Pilot Training Program used Hamilton Airport.[6] Construction was underway by mid October and it was announced a 6,000-square-foot (560 m2) hangar would be moved from Western Hills Airport in February 1943.[7][8] Miami University Airport had partially opened by late June 1943.[9]

The runway was paved in 1960.[10] A financial gift paid for the installation of a low-frequency radio beacon in 1966.[11]

In September 1988, it was announced that the runway would be extended from 3,000 feet (910 m) to 3,700 feet (1,100 m).[12]

By late November 2001 the upstairs apartment had been renovated and there were plans repave the runway.[13]

The airport received a grant to extend the taxiway in 2010.[14]

Facilities and aircraft

Miami University Airport covers an area of 309 acres (125 ha) at an elevation of 1,041 feet (317 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 5/23 with an asphalt surface measuring 4,011 by 70 feet (1,223 x 21 m).[2]

The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells fuel. It has services such as general maintenance, hangars, and courtesy cars as well as amenities like conference rooms, pilot supplies, a crew lounge, and more.[15]

For the 12-month period ending September 22, 2022, the airport had 17,316 aircraft operations, an average of 47 per day: 99% general aviation, <1% air taxi, <1% military. At that time there were 14 aircraft based at this airport: 12 single-engine and 2 multi-engine.[2]

Accidents and incidents

  • On 21 September 1948, a BT-13 crashed after taking off from the airport, killing the pilot. The airplane which spun in from 400 feet (120 m), was being operated by a pilot who had previously had his license revoked for reckless flying.[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "CVG Airport and Miami University Agree to New Management for the Operation of Miami University Airport-OXD". Miami University. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for OXD PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 30 November 2023.
  3. ^ Blitstein, Lauren (5 February 2021). "Miami and CVG to Partner in Aviation Innovation at University Airport". Oxford Observer. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  4. ^ "State Grants $30,000 Emergency Appropriation for Construction of University Owned Airport". Miami Student. 16 January 1942. p. 1. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Miami University Airport to Be Ready by September". Dayton Herald. 26 January 1942. p. 18. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Levelling of Airfield to Begin". Miami Student. 15 July 1942. pp. 1, 7. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Trustees Discuss Airport Progress". Miami Student. 20 October 1942. p. 2. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  8. ^ "University Acquires Hangar for Erection on New Airfield". Miami Student. 9 February 1943. p. 4. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Airport Underway". Dayton Sunday Journal-Herald. 27 June 1943. pp. 10–11. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  10. ^ South, Julie (24 April 1981). "Miami's Flying Students Soar at Oxford's Airport". Miami Student. p. 9. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Miami U Given Airport Landing Safety Devices". Journal Herald. 13 December 1966. p. 22. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  12. ^ Meacham, Rebecca (30 September 1988). "Planes Taxi Longer in Oxford". Miami Student. p. 7. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  13. ^ Leff, Valerie (30 November 2001). "The Sky's the Limit". Miami Student. pp. 8–9. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  14. ^ Montgomery, Monique (3 July 2010). "Miami University Airport Awarded a Grant to Extend Taxiway, Add Lighting". Hamilton Journal News. p. A1. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  15. ^ "Miami University Airport". FlightAware. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  16. ^ "Grounded Pilot Regains License, Dies in Crash". Cincinnati Post. 22 September 1948. p. 21. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
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