Middle Bass Island Airport is a public airport located on Middle Bass Island in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States. It is owned by the Put-in-Bay Township Port Authority.

History

The airport opened in the early 2000s but was faced with years of construction delays before becoming operational. The airport is considered a vital lifeline for island residents, who use airplanes to access mainland Ohio as well as surrounding islands. The airport received a $22,000 grant in 2021 to provide economic relief funds for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens.

Airlines and destinations

Facilities and aircraft

Facilities

Middle Bass Island Airport has one asphalt paved runway (10/28) measuring 1,852 x 75 ft. (564 x 23 m). The airport does not have a fixed-base operator, nor does it have any fuel available. In 2021, $3 million were allocated to upgrade facilities both at Middle Bass Island and South Bass Island. Middle Bass Island received funds to rehabilitate a general aviation apron, its runway, and a taxiway. The airport got another $100,000 in funding in 2023.

Aircraft

For the 12-month period ending August 27, 2021, the airport had 6,500 aircraft operations, an average of 125 per week: 62% air taxi and 39% general aviation. For the same time period, four aircraft were based at the airport, all single-engine airplanes.

Accidents and Incidents