The Office of Aviation performs a number of diverse functions to meet the needs of aviation customers. The three sections that make up the Office of Aviation are Flight Operations, Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Programs.
- Flight Operations supplies aircraft and pilots for missions that include transportation of state officials and ODOT employees, aerial photo work for ODOT’s CADD & Mapping Office, aerial support for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in their drug interdiction work, and a wide variety of specialized aerial support for Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), such as wildlife survey and management.
- Aircraft Maintenance maintains the state’s diverse fleet of aircraft and has distinguished itself by being certified as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Repair Station. The section is responsible for the operational reliability of the 25 fleet aircraft that are routinely flown 8,000 hours annually by the Office of Aviation, the Ohio Highway Patrol and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
- Aviation Programs is responsible for Airport Planning, Engineering, and Grants Administration, Airport Pavement and Airport Safety Inspections, Airspace Protection, Aircraft Registration, Aviation Education Publications and Enforcement of Ohio Aviation Laws. This section coordinates many of its activities in partnership with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Learn More About Aviation's Responsibilities
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Aeronautical Chart
An aeronautical chart is published biennially.
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Aircraft Registration
Owners of Ohio based aircraft are required to register their aircraft annually with the Office of Aviation.
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Ohio Airport Directory
A directory of Ohio's public airports is published biennially.
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Airport Grant Program
Provides financial assistance for obstruction, removal, pavement maintenance, airport lighting and more.
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Airports & Heliports
Ohio's airport system consists of 176 public use facilities.
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2A7 Heliport
2A7 is a public use heliport located within the ODOT secured area at I-70 and U.S. 40 (Broad Street) in Columbus.
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Airport Pavement and 5010 Inspections
View airport pavement conditions and 5010 records.
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Presentations and Information
Download recent presentations from the Office of Aviation.
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Ohio Airport Protection Act
The Ohio Airport Protection Act requires notification and permits for proposed construction at or near public airports.
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Seaplane Landing Areas
Learn about where seaplanes can be operated and landed in Ohio.
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State Airport System Plan
Studies the performance and interaction of the entire state aviation system to better understand the interrelationships of Ohio airports.
