RICKENBACKER INTL (KLCK)
Columbus, Ohio · Franklin County · 10 miles S of city
Airport information
FAA identifierLCK
ICAO identifierKLCK
Elevation743.9 ft MSL
Latitude39.81379° N
Longitude82.92781° W
Magnetic variation7W
AirspaceClass D
NPIAS categoryCommercial Service - Primary · Nonhub
Based aircraft18
Annual enplanements149,363
Planned development (2025–29)$105,881,644
Sectional chartCINCINNATI
ARTCCIndianapolis Center
Flight ServiceDayton
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1943/07
Fuel available100LL, A, A++
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeYes
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityLCK
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerDaren A Griffin
Manager phone614-239-4000
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 11,902 × 150 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 05L: P4L, MALSR, displaced 898 ft · 23R: P4L, displaced 989 ft |
| 05R/23L | 12,103 × 200 ft | Asphalt-Concrete (excellent) | 05R: P4L, ALSF2 · 23L: P4L, MALSR |
| H1 | 50 × 50 ft | Concrete | — |
ILS approaches: 05L (CAT I), 05R (CAT II), 23L (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CBUSS STAR | 125.95 | RICK TOWER |
| DUBLN STAR | 125.95 | RICK TOWER |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 134.0 | RICK TOWER |
| APCH/P DEP/P IC | 279.6 | RICK TOWER |
| CBUSS STAR | 371.975 | RICK TOWER |
| DUBLN STAR | 371.975 | RICK TOWER |
| LCL/P | 120.05 | RICK TOWER |
| EMERG | 121.5 | RICK TOWER |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| ARNG OPS | 123.09 | RICK TOWER |
| CD/P | 125.275 | RICK TOWER |
| GND/P | 125.275 | RICK TOWER |
| ATIS | 132.75 | RICK TOWER |
| OPS | 139.3 | RICK TOWER |
| ARNG OPS | 142.6 | RICK TOWER |
| ARNG OPS | 228.8 | RICK TOWER |
| COMD POST | 238.8 | RICK TOWER |
| EMERG | 243.0 | RICK TOWER |
| COMD POST | 252.1 | RICK TOWER |
| CD/P | 275.8 | RICK TOWER |
| GND/P | 275.8 | RICK TOWER |
| COMD POST | 311.0 | RICK TOWER |
| NG OPS | 311.3 | RICK TOWER |
| LCL/P | 348.4 | RICK TOWER |
| ARNG OPS | 36.7 | RICK TOWER |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3 · 614-492-2441
Airport remarks
- CLASS I, ARFF INDEX B. INDEX E ARFF EQUIP AVBL UPON REQUEST, CTC ARPT OPNS (614) 374-1869.
- ARNG; CTC C-26 OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING C-26 RAMP/PARKING AREA. DSN346-6473, C6143366473.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- CONTACT GND CTL FOR CLNC PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ONTO TWY 'A' FM CARGO RAMP 2.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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Events near KLCK
Mon, Aug 17 · 7:00 PM (Free)
Monthly Gathering
3383 Old Columbus Road NW, Carroll, OH
EAA Meeting
Mon, Nov 16 · 7:00 PM (Free)
Monthly Gathering
3383 Old Columbus Road NW, Carroll, OH
EAA Meeting
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM (Free)
Monthly Gathering
3383 Old Columbus Road NW, Carroll, OH
EAA Meeting
Mon, Sep 21 · 7:00 PM (Free)
Monthly Gathering
3383 Old Columbus Road NW, Carroll, OH
EAA Meeting

