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Rickenbacker International Airport

Columbus, OhioElevation 744 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 12,103 ft

05L/23R
Dimensions
11,902 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (fair)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05L45°T
Landing length (LDA)11,004 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA11,902 / 11,902 / 11,902 ft
Displaced threshold898 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23R225°T
Landing length (LDA)10,913 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA11,902 / 11,902 / 11,902 ft
Displaced threshold989 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
H1
Dimensions
50 x 50 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY H1
05R/23L
Dimensions
12,103 x 200 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 05R45°T
Landing length (LDA)12,103 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,103 / 12,103 / 12,103 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 23L225°T
Landing length (LDA)12,103 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA12,103 / 12,103 / 12,103 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rickenbacker International Airport is in Columbus, Ohio. Field elevation 744 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDAREN A GRIFFIN
Manager phone614-239-4000
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKLCK / LCK
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)DAYTON
RegionOhio
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8138, -82.9278
Distance from city10 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A · Jet A+
Control towerTowered
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.15
COLUMBUS APP
APP
132.75
AWOS 3
AWOS
123.8
COLUMBUS DEP
DEP
121.85
GND
GND
36.7
ARNG OPS
OPS
23.88
COMD POST
POST
120.05
RICK TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ARNG; OPR 1200-2100Z++ WKD EXC HOL. NO TRAN SVC AFTER 1900Z++, DSN346-6411,C614-336-6411.
›REMARK; SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
›LGT; BDRY LGT AVBL.
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›JASU: 6(A/M32A-86) 9(B809) 4(AM32-95).
›CONTACT GND CTL FOR CLNC PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ONTO TWY 'A' FM CARGO RAMP 2.
›PCR VALUE: 581/R/A/W/T
›CLASS I, ARFF INDEX B. INDEX E ARFF EQUIP AVBL UPON REQUEST, CTC ARPT OPNS (614) 374-1869.
›NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT FM 2300-0700; DEP RWY 23L & 23R WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS; ARR RWY 05L & 05R WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS; ARPT OPS 614-374-1869.
›ANG; 121 ARW KC-135 R COMD POST DSN696-4468. LTD TRAN SVC AVBL , WKD 1200-2000++ EXE HOL. LTD TRAN FUEL/PRK, TRAN AIRCREW MUST ASSIST/PERFORM REFUEL OPR. FUEL AVBL ON ANG RAMP ON PRIOR REQ ONLY. ACFT SUPPORT NOT COORD BY PPR 48 HR PRIOR WITH 121 ARW MAY NOT BE AVBL.
›RSTD; AMC ACFT OPR RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH CONDITION MODERATE (TKOF AND LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP/ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT) AND SEVERE(TKOF AND LDG PROH WO OG/CC APVL). CTC COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND CODE.
›TPA FOR LIGHT ACFT WEIGHING 12500 LBS OR LESS 656'; TPA FOR ACFT GREATER THAN 12500 LBS 1156'; TPA FOR OVERHEAD TFC 1656'.
›RSTD: ALL F/W MIL ACFT REQUIRING PARKING AND/OR SERVICE ON 121 ARW RAMP MUST HAVE PPR NR 48 HR PRIOR FR BASE OPS CALL DSN 696-4595 OR C614-492-4595.
›TO REQUEST LANDING RIGHTS CTC US CUSTOMS BTN 0730-2200 MON-FRI AT 614-497-1865.
›TRAN ALERT: LTD SVC AVBL BUT NO PPR RQR. NO ANG TRAN SVC OFF ANG RAMP.
›OIL; O-128.
›FLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX.
›PCR VALUE: 708/R/A/W/T
›ARNG; CTC C-26 OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING C-26 RAMP/PARKING AREA. DSN346-6473, C6143366473.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KLCK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KLCK have a METAR?
Yes. KLCK is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KLCK have a TAF?
When KLCK issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KLCK?
KLCK sits at 744 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KLCK?
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