¶ Standard Operating Procedures
Columbus Ground 121.9 | KCSG_GND
¶ IFR
ALL AIRCRAFT: Initial climb 5000. Tower must instruct aircraft to fly runway heading. On initial climb, approach will assign vectors to initial route fix.
¶ IFR Clearance
IFR (RNAV) Example:
Cleared to Orlando Intl. Airport via radar vectors to LUCKK then as filed. Maintain 5000, expect FL340 10 minutes after departure. Departure frequency Atlanta Approach 128.1, squawk 2001.
¶ IFR Squawk codes
via Aurora or 2001-2777
¶ VFR
Columbus Airport is surrounded by class D airspace. Aircraft entering class D airspace VFR require two-way communication with ATC and an operational transponder. 7400.2 Chapter 17, Section 2.
VFR Departure Example:
Northbound departure approved. Remain clear of the Atlanta Class Bravo. Maintain VFR at or below 2,000. Runway 13, taxi via D.
VFR Local Pattern Example:
Local traffic approved. Pattern altitude 2000’, expect right closed traffic runway 13, squawk VFR.
Columbus Ground 121.9 | KCSG_GND
Ground is responsible for all taxiways. Aircraft do not need push and start or clearance to move on the ramp. Simply “advise when ready to taxi.”
¶ General Aviation and Jet Parking
FBOs and popular parking locations at KCSG:
| FBO | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Aviation Ramp | North of intersection D3 | |
| Commercial Ramp | North of intersection C7 | Common for jet aircraft |
All surfaces to the west of the field are available for GA parking.
¶ Runway Crossings
When requesting a runway crossing from TWR, specify the runway and the point at which crossing will occur, using the format of “Cross (rwy) at (intersection)?”. Callsign is not required.
TWR’s approval is only valid for one aircraft to cross as specified.
Columbus Tower 120.1 | KCSG_TWR
¶ Area of Responsibility
- TWR owns airspace from the surface up to and including 2,900 feet MSL, 4-mile radius.
- Tower owns the space between runways 13/31 and 06/24.
¶ Runway Configurations
| Runway | Notes |
|---|---|
| 06 and 24 | Preferred |
| 13 and 31 | Not preferred, may be requested |
¶ Missed Approaches and Go-Arounds
Aircraft should be advised to climb to 1000 then climbing left turn to 2700 dct FENIX and handed off to the approach or center controller if available.
¶ Area of Responsibility
Columbus Approach is responsible for departures and arrivals into KCSG.
- Arriving jet aircraft use 06/24. ILS is available only on runway 06.
- Arriving GA aircraft use 13/31.
Runway assignments will be instructed on initial contact.
¶ APP
TMA ATIS: ☑️
METAR Station: (Empty)
Landing: (Empty)
Departing: (Empty)
Transition Level: ☑️ 180
Transition Altitude: ☑️ 18000
Remarks: (Empty)
¶ DEL/GND/TWR
METAR Station: KCSG
ARRIVAL: 06 or 24 or 13 or 31
DEPARTURE: 06or 24 or 13 or 31
Transition Level: ☑️ 180
Transition Altitude: ☑️ 18000
Remarks: (Empty)