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Airports / Ohio / LCK
Medium airport · LCK
Rickenbacker International Airport.
Columbus, Ohio · 744 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
918 ratings
0
Operators based
744
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Columbus, OhioELEV 744 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
918
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
744
Field elevation
feet above sea level
11
Nearest alternate
nm to CMH
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Rickenbacker International Airport, listed as KLCK / LCK, is a mid-sized airport in Columbus, Ohio. The airport sits 744 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LCK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 11 nm), The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU, 17 nm), and Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH, 42 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 12,103-foot paved runway, LCK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LCK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Lockbourne Army Air Field. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Columbus.
1 FBO serves KLCK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Rickenbacker Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7; normal aircraft handling Mon-Fri 05:00-01:00, Sat-Sun 06:00-22:00; after-hours contact 614-357-1102
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Huge thanks to the staff and volunteers—everything was well-organized, easy to navigate, and clearly marked.”
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Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Rickenbacker International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLCK
IATA
LCK
FAA / Local
LCK
Elevation
744 ft
Coordinates
39.8138° N · 82.9278° 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
Yes
Elevation vs OH fields
state range 483–1,297 ft
At 744 ft, LCK sits lower than 73% of the 55 Ohio fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 12,103 ft
- 05R/23L12,103 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 05L/23R11,902 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,103 ft
LCK's 12,103 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.
- 11nmCMHJohn Glenn Columbus International AirportColumbus
- 17nmOSUThe Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott FieldColumbus
- 42nmSGHSpringfield-Beckley Municipal AirportSpringfield
- 46nmILNWilmington AirparkWilmington
- 48nmZZVZanesville Municipal AirportZanesville
- 52nmFFOWright-Patterson Air Force BaseDayton
Location
Open the full mapKLCK · Rickenbacker International Airport · Columbus, OH
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LCK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 259 nm | 1h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 261 nm | 1h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 284 nm | 1h 4m |
| New York (TEB) | 410 nm | 1h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 549 nm | 1h 41m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 791 nm | 2h 14m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 801 nm | 2h 16m |
| Miami (MIA) | 852 nm | 2h 23m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LCK?
- Rickenbacker International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,103 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 LCK?
- Rickenbacker International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 12,103 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Rickenbacker International Airport?
- One FBO serves LCK: Rickenbacker Aviation. 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 LCK?
- The closest alternate is John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), about 11 nm away, followed by The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LCK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Washington DC about 1h 0m (259 nm), Chicago about 1h 0m (261 nm), Nashville about 1h 4m (284 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.