Rickenbacker International Airport — Columbus, United States

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The airport code for Rickenbacker International Airport (Columbus) is LCK — its ICAO code is KLCK.

Distance & flight time from LCK

Rickenbacker International Airport

Rickenbacker International Airport lies south of Columbus, Ohio, on the site of a former air force base, and now functions primarily as a major cargo and logistics hub. At an elevation of about 744 feet, it has two runways, the longer a substantial 12,103 feet, sized for the largest freight aircraft. Named for the World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, the airport handles international cargo alongside some passenger charter operations, complementing Columbus's main passenger airport. Its long runways and cargo focus make it a key node in the American freight network. The LCK code identifies this field, an important logistics gateway serving central Ohio and the wider Midwest.

Runways at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
05L/23R11902 ft (3628 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP
05R/23L12103 ft (3689 m)200 ft (61 m)PEM

Radio frequencies for Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCOLUMBUS APP119.15 MHz
AWOSAWOS 3132.75 MHz
DEPCOLUMBUS DEP123.8 MHz
GNDGND121.85 MHz
OPSARNG OPS36.7 MHz
POSTCOMD POST23.88 MHz
TWRRICK TWR120.05 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

The LCK code helps identify Rickenbacker near Columbus, mainly a cargo hub with some charter passenger service. It keeps this freight-focused field distinct from Columbus's main passenger airport on paperwork.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Rickenbacker International Airport?

The IATA code for Rickenbacker International Airport is LCK.

What is the ICAO code for Rickenbacker International Airport?

The ICAO code for Rickenbacker International Airport is KLCK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.