Can a Piper PA-44 Seminole land at KCLE?

Yes -- the Piper PA-44 Seminole typically requires ~2200 ft TOD at sea level. With KCLE's 791 ft field elevation, expect ~2409 ft. Most KCLE runways accommodate this aircraft.

What's the fuel availability at KCLE for a Piper PA-44 Seminole?

Avgas (100LL) is typically available at KCLE via FBO services. Verify current pricing on FBO websites or ForeFlight before flight.

Flying a Piper PA-44 Seminole into Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

KCLE / CLE · Cleveland, United States

By Renzo, CPL

Field Elevation

791 ft

Aircraft Range

816 NM

Cruise Speed

161 kt

Runway Requirements

The Piper PA-44 Seminole is a multi engine piston aircraft (MTOW 1,723 kg). At sea level under standard conditions, expect approximately 2,200 ft takeoff distance. Always cross-reference your specific aircraft POH performance charts and current weather for actual TOD/LDR.

→ Number of runways at KCLE: 3
→ Coordinates: 41.4117, -81.8498
→ No type rating required (single pilot)

Approach Considerations

→Approach plates: Reference current Jeppesen or FAA charts before each flight. ILS, RNAV (GPS), and visual approaches typically available depending on runway. Check NOTAMs for outages.
→Wake turbulence: Stay alert for wake turbulence from preceding heavy aircraft, especially at major airports like KCLE.

Common Considerations

Lake Erie airport with lake-effect snow and low ceilings good for building instrument experience. For the Piper PA-44 Seminole, the most relevant factors are runway length sufficiency, density altitude impact at field elevation 791 ft, and single-runway pattern management.

Fuel Availability

100LL avgas is typically available at KCLE via on-field FBOs. The Piper PA-44 Seminole burns approximately 10 gph at cruise — verify pricing through ForeFlight or AirNav before arrival.

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