4OH6 -- Wingfoot Lake Airship Operations

Akron Suffield, OH, US

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Airport Communications

CLEVELAND APPROACH: 125.5 (269.25)
ASOS at AKR (5.1 W): 126.825, 330-724-4237
ASOS at CAK (6.9 SW): 330-227-8682
AWOS-2 at 1G3 (9.0 N): 119.15, 330-346-1497
AWOS-3 at POV (13.0 NE): 118.675, 330-298-9353
ASOS at BJJ (25.4 W): 118.075, 330-669-9105
  • Approach/Departure service provided by cleveland ARTCC (ZOB) on frequencies 120.6/379.275 (mount hope RCAG) when cleveland approach control is closed.

Runways

Runway B1

Dimensions1000 x 1000 feet / 305 x 305 meters
Surface Turf
Runway B1
Coordinates N41°0.57' / W81°21.47'
Elevation 1164
Traffic Pattern Left
Runway Heading
Markings
Approach Lights

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN41°0.57' / W81°21.47'
LocationLocated 8 miles SE of Akron Suffield, OH. on 95 acres of land.
Elevation1164 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation8° W

Operations

Airport UsePrivate use
Activation DateApril 1948
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
Wind IndicatorYes
A.R.T.C.C.CLEVELAND
F.S.S.CLEVELAND
NOTAMs FacilityFDC
Sectional ChartDETROIT
Airspace AnalysisCONDL — VFR only.
AttendanceALL/ALL/DALGT

Ownership

OwnershipPrivately owned
Owner
GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
AIRSHIP BASE
200 INNOVATION WAY
AKRON, OH 44316
330-796-2121
Manager
MICHAEL DOUGHERTY
841 WINGFOOT LAKE RD
MOGADORE, OH 44260
330-796-9090

Remarks

  • Large airship hangar 140' X 800' X 100'.
  • Private use prior permission RQD
  • For clearance delivery contact cleveland approach at 216-352-2323, when approach control is closed contact cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0223/0490.