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Ohio University Airport (ATO)
Ohio University Airport (ATO) is a general aviation gateway serving Athens, Ohio University, and the surrounding southeast Ohio region. Plan onward travel to the Athens campus, Albany, and nearby Hocking Hills destinations with private transfers, rental cars, and group transport options.
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About Ohio University Airport
Ohio University Airport, also known as Gordon K. Bush Airport, is a public-use general aviation airport serving Athens, Ohio, and the surrounding southeast Ohio region. Located about ten miles southwest of the city of Athens near the village of Albany, it supports general aviation, university flight training, and regional air travel needs.
The airport is owned and operated by Ohio University and plays a central role in the university's Department of Aviation flight training program and Avionics Engineering Center research. It provides the longest runway and most advanced instrument approaches among area airports, with Runway 7/25 measuring 5,600 feet and offering ILS, GPS (RNAV), and NDB approaches.
Operations moved to the present location in November 1971, and the airport is named for Gordon K. Bush, a pioneer in Athens aviation. The C. David Snyder Terminal was completed in 2002 as part of a major construction project that also extended the runway.
The airport is reached via U.S. Highway 50 and Columbia Road and is open 24 hours a day. Its fixed-base operator offers fuel, pilot amenities, maintenance, flight training, and courtesy transportation, making it a practical gateway for pilots, university travelers, and visitors to Athens and the Hocking Hills area.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Ohio University Airport operates through a single terminal building, the C. David Snyder Terminal, completed in 2002. As a general aviation airport, it does not have separate airline passenger terminals or domestic and international terminal zones.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Ohio University Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Ohio University Airport to hotels, the Ohio University campus, and destinations across Athens and southeast Ohio.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, campus events, or journeys around Athens and the surrounding region.
Car Rental
Rent a car for independent travel from Ohio University Airport to Athens, Albany, Hocking Hills, and other destinations in southeast Ohio.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Ohio University Airport, the Athens campus, event venues, and nearby lodging.
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