Airports / Indiana / CLU
Columbus Municipal Airport.
Columbus, Indiana · 656 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
91 ratings
0
Operators based
656
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
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Nearest alternate
Field standing
#15 / 34
Indiana airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 91 Google ratings , ranked against 34 rated IN fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Indianapolis International Airport (IND), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Columbus Municipal Airport, listed as KBAK / CLU, is a mid-sized airport in Columbus, Indiana. The field lies at an elevation of 656 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
CLU has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Indianapolis International Airport (IND, 33 nm), Monroe County Airport (BMG, 34 nm), and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG, 59 nm). CLU offers 2 runways, the longest 6,401-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of CLU vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from CLU, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Jet Access Columbus
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe know maximizing your time on the ground is important. Columbus Jet is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from downtown Columbus. Let our concierge team coordinate everything you need to make the most of your trip to Columbus. Columbus Jet offers a host of services for pilots and passengers to make your time on the ground in Columbus enjoyable and productive.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 06:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:00 (after-hours service available)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- +13 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBAK
IATA
CLU
FAA / Local
BAK
Elevation
656 ft
Coordinates
39.2624° N · 85.8956° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs IN fields
state range 387–1,140 ft
At 656 ft, CLU sits lower than 77% of the 53 Indiana fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 6,401 ft
- 05/236,401 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,401 ft
CLU's 6,401 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmINDIndianapolis International AirportIndianapolis
- 34nmBMGMonroe County AirportBloomington
- 59nmCVGCincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCincinnati / Covington
- 63nmLOUBowman FieldLouisville
- 63nmMIEDelaware County Johnson FieldMuncie
- 66nmSDFLouisville Muhammad Ali International AirportLouisville
Location
Open the full mapKBAK · Columbus Municipal Airport · Columbus, IN
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CLU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 187 nm | 50m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 192 nm | 51m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 394 nm | 1h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 656 nm | 1h 56m |
| Boston (BED) | 690 nm | 2h 0m |
| Houston (HOU) | 740 nm | 2h 7m |
| Austin (AUS) | 794 nm | 2h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CLU?
- Columbus Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 6,401 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CLU?
- Columbus Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,401 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Columbus Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves CLU: Jet Access Columbus. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CLU?
- The closest alternate is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), about 33 nm away, followed by Monroe County Airport (BMG) at 34 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CLU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 19m (394 nm), New York about 1h 41m (552 nm), Dallas about 1h 56m (656 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.