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Rickenbacker International Airport

Columbus · Ohio · United States

KLCKIATA LCK

Airport overview

Rickenbacker International Airport serves Columbus, United States. The longest reported open paved runway is 3,689 metres (12,103 feet). The directory lists 1 FBO and 0 handling providers at this airport.

ICAO code: KLCK
IATA code: LCK
Local / reference code: LCK
Location: Columbus · Ohio · United States
Coordinates: 39.813787, -82.927814
Elevation above sea level: 227 m / 743.9 ft
Time zone: America/New_York
Reported access: Public use
Longest open paved runway: 3,689 m / 12,103 ft
Business-aviation facilities: 1 FBOs · 0 handling providers
Fuel types: 100LL
Control tower: Yes
Customs airport designation: No
Landing-rights designation: Yes

Runway dimensions alone do not determine which jets can operate here; consult the current AIP, NOTAMs, declared distances and aircraft performance requirements.

Runways (4 recorded)

All recorded runways at Rickenbacker International Airport
Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighting / status
05R/23L	3,689 m12,103 ft	61 m200 ft	ASPH-CONC	LightedReported open
05L/23R	3,628 m11,902 ft	46 m150 ft	ASPH	LightedReported open
H1	15 m50 ft	15 m50 ft	CONC	Lighting not reportedReported open
06/24	989 m3,244 ft	18 m60 ft	ASP	UnlightedRecorded closed

Runway 05R/23L · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
05R	45°	224 m / 734.8 ft	Not reported	39.80107, -82.94198
23L	225°	225 m / 739.5 ft	Not reported	39.82443, -82.91135

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
05R	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	ILS/DME / ALSF2
23L	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	3,689 m / 12,103 ft	ILS / MALSR

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 05L/23R · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
05L	45°	224 m / 735.5 ft	274 m / 898 ft	39.80335, -82.94404
23R	225°	225 m / 737.3 ft	301 m / 989 ft	39.82633, -82.91392

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
05L	3,628 m / 11,902 ft	3,628 m / 11,902 ft	3,628 m / 11,902 ft	3,354 m / 11,004 ft	ILS/DME / MALSR
23R	3,628 m / 11,902 ft	3,628 m / 11,902 ft	3,628 m / 11,902 ft	3,326 m / 10,913 ft	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway H1 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
H1	Not reported	222 m / 728 ft	Not reported	39.80386, -82.94861

Declared distances & approach equipment

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	ILS / lights
H1	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported	Not reported

TORA: take-off run available · TODA: take-off distance available · ASDA: accelerate-stop distance available · LDA: landing distance available.

Runway 06/24 · threshold & approach details

Runway end	True heading	Elevation	Displaced threshold	Coordinates
06	46°	226 m / 740 ft	Not reported	39.81500, -82.92030
24	226°	226 m / 740 ft	Not reported	39.82110, -82.91190

FBOs & handling

Fixed-base operators · 1

Fixed-base operator

Rickenbacker Aviation

7250 Star Check Dr, Columbus, OH 43217, United States
24/7; normal aircraft handling Mon-Fri 05:00-01:00, Sat-Sun 06:00-22:00; after-hours contact 614-357-1102

Executive lounge · Customs assistance · Meeting room · Wi-Fi · Courtesy car

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History & management

The airport activation record dates to 1943-07; this is an administrative date and may differ from the airport’s founding. The recorded owner is Columbus Rgnl Airport Authority.

Inception year: Not reported
Airport activation date: 1943-07
Recorded owner: Columbus Rgnl Airport Authority
Recorded operator: Not reported
Airport manager: Daren A Griffin
Manager telephone: 614-239-4000

An inception year and an airport activation date are different facts. Confirm current ownership and management with the airport.

Airport communications

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

Use current official aeronautical publications for operational communications.

Airport & runway remarks (17)

Airport remarks can include operating restrictions, prior-permission contacts and noise procedures; check current publications before a flight.

AIRPORTCLASS I, ARFF INDEX B. INDEX E ARFF EQUIP AVBL UPON REQUEST, CTC ARPT OPNS (614) 374-1869.
AIRPORTARNG; CTC C-26 OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING C-26 RAMP/PARKING AREA. DSN346-6473, C6143366473.
AIRPORTBIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
AIRPORTCONTACT GND CTL FOR CLNC PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ONTO TWY 'A' FM CARGO RAMP 2.
AIRPORTNOISE 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.
AIRPORTRSTD: 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.
AIRPORTRSTD; 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.
AIRPORTANG; 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.
AIRPORTARNG; OPR 1200-2100Z++ WKD EXC HOL. NO TRAN SVC AFTER 1900Z++, DSN346-6411,C614-336-6411.
AIRPORTREMARK; SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
AIRPORTLGT; BDRY LGT AVBL.
AIRPORTJASU: 6(A/M32A-86) 9(B809) 4(AM32-95).
AIRPORTFLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX.
AIRPORTOIL; O-128.
AIRPORTTRAN ALERT: LTD SVC AVBL BUT NO PPR RQR. NO ANG TRAN SVC OFF ANG RAMP.
AIRPORTTO REQUEST LANDING RIGHTS CTC US CUSTOMS BTN 0730-2200 MON-FRI AT 614-497-1865.
AIRPORTTPA FOR LIGHT ACFT WEIGHING 12500 LBS OR LESS 656'; TPA FOR ACFT GREATER THAN 12500 LBS 1156'; TPA FOR OVERHEAD TFC 1656'.