Columbus Municipal Airport — Columbus, United States
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Distance & flight time from OLU
Columbus Municipal Airport
OLU identifies Columbus Municipal Airport, located in Columbus, Nebraska, United States. This general aviation airport serves the local community and surrounding Platte County, supporting private pilots, agricultural aviation, corporate flights, and flight training. Columbus is a manufacturing and agricultural center in eastern Nebraska, and OLU provides essential air access for businesses that would otherwise rely solely on road transport to reach Omaha or Lincoln. The airport maintains multiple runways capable of accommodating small jets and turboprops, along with fuel and maintenance services for based aircraft. OLU does not currently support scheduled commercial airline service, functioning instead as a community-focused general aviation facility.
Runways at Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4135 ft (1260 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | GRS |
| 14/32 | 6801 ft (2073 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 125.525 MHz |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 128.75 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF/UNICOM | 123.05 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU)
- Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) — 60.3 km (37.5 mi)
- Lincoln Airport (LNK) — 82.7 km (51.4 mi)
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) — 97.1 km (60.3 mi)
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) — 121.7 km (75.6 mi)
- Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) — 125.1 km (77.7 mi)
- Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) — 132.0 km (82.0 mi)
- Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) — 161.1 km (100.1 mi)
- Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) — 163.3 km (101.5 mi)
OLU is Columbus Municipal Airport in Nebraska, a general aviation field with no scheduled airline service, serving local business and agricultural aviation needs.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Columbus Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Columbus Municipal Airport is OLU.
What is the ICAO code for Columbus Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Columbus Municipal Airport is KOLU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.