🇺🇸 University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport

The University of Oklahoma Westheimer Airport (KOUN), also known as Max Westheimer Airport, is a publicly owned, operational airport located 3 miles northwest of Norman, Oklahoma, on 727 acres of land,. It is owned and operated by the University of Oklahoma,.

• Runways: The airport has two asphalt runways:
• Runway 18/36: 5,199 x 100 feet (1585 x 30 meters),.
• Runway 03/21: 4,748 x 100 feet (1447 x 30 meters).
• Control Tower: The airport has a staffed control tower,,.
• Services: Services include fuel (100LL and Jet A+), major airframe and engine repair, avionics, pilot instruction, and aircraft rental.
• Usage: It is classified as a Regional Business Airport serving general aviation aircraft, including business jets, and is designated by the FAA as a General Aviation Reliever Airport for Will Rogers World Airport. It supports the University of Oklahoma's School of Aviation, with many students completing pilot certificates annually.
• Historical Significance: The airport's origins trace back to a 1940 gift from the Max Westheimer estate, leading to the establishment of a flying field. During World War II, the U.S. Navy took over and expanded the field, using it as a Naval Air Station for pilot training. By the late 1950s, it was considered the world's largest university-owned airport.

*Sources researched: skyvector.com, oklahoma.gov, ou.edu, airnav.com, aopa.org*