Parr Airport

Parr Airport
IATA: none ICAO: none LID: 42I
Summary
Owner/Operator	C E Norman
Serves	Zanesville, Ohio
Built	1971
Time zone	UTC−06:00 (-6)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−05:00 (-5)
Elevation  AMSL	790 ft / 241 m
Coordinates	40°00′26″N82°00′47″W / 40.00722°N 82.01306°W / 40.00722; -82.01306
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 10/28 3,100 945 Asphalt

The Parr Airport (FAA LID: 42I) is a privately owned, public use airport located 5 miles north of Zanesville in Muskingum County, Ohio.

History

The airport was dedicated in 1971. Built by a father and son, the airport is still owned and managed by the descendants of the original owners. ^[1] The original runway was grass and had a phone available. ^[2]

The airport was damaged in a storm in 2024. ^[3]

A 50th anniversary celebration was held in 2021. ^[1]

Facilities and aircraft

The Parr Airport is at an elevation of 790 feet (241 m). The airport has one runway, designated as runway 10/28. It is 3100 x 26 feet (945 x 8 m) and is paved with asphalt. ^[4]

The airport has a fixed-base operator that sells fuel. Limited amenities and flight training are available. ^[5] An aircraft maintenance shop is also located on site. ^{[2] [6]}

As of 2025, no aircraft are based at the airport. ^[7]

Accidents and incidents

• On August 20, 2013, a Perth Amboy BIRD BK was damaged after landing at the Parr Airport. The pilot intentionally taxied the airplane off the runway after landing to preserve the tires on the antique airplane due to a rough runway surface. The airplane subsequently encountered an unmarked drainage ditch and impacted runway lights. The probable cause of the accident was found to be the pilot's loss of directional control during landing. ^{[8] [9]}
• On August 5, 2021, a Piper PA-28 Cherokee was damaged while landing at the Parr Airport. Aircraft nose gear and propeller were damaged during soft field operations. ^[10]

References

1. "Parr Airport invites community to its 50th Anniversary Celebration". WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting. 2021-08-10. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
2. "Aces of Trades: Norman Aviation owner soars to new heights as a pilot and mechanic". Yahoo News. 2024-01-22. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
3. Costello, Shylin (2024-04-03). "Zanesville Awaits National Weather Service Verdict". WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
4. "AirNav: 42I - Parr Airport". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
5. "Y-City Flying Service FBO Info & Fuel Prices at Parr (42I)". FlightAware. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
6. "(42I) Parr Airport". Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
7. "Parr Airport Overview and FBOs (Zanesville, OH) [42I]". FlightAware. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
8. Ranter, Harro. "Runway excursion Accident Perth Amboy BIRD BK N727Y, Tuesday 20 August 2013". Aviation Safety Network. Flight Safety Foundation. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
9. "Perth Amboy Bird Bk crash in Ohio (N727Y) | PlaneCrashMap.com". planecrashmap.com. Retrieved 2025-03-04.
10. "Kathryn's Report" . Retrieved 2025-03-04.