Airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
Rickenbacker International Airport is a passenger and cargo gateway to Columbus and central Ohio, located south of downtown. Compare transfer options to downtown Columbus, Ohio State University and nearby destinations across the region.
Passengers
Luggage
About Rickenbacker International Airport
Rickenbacker International Airport serves Columbus and central Ohio as a major air cargo gateway and a smaller passenger airport. It began as Lockbourne Army Air Base in 1942 and later became Rickenbacker Air Force Base before developing into a civilian cargo and passenger facility.
Located about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Columbus, the airport is a key logistics hub, with cargo carriers and freight operations alongside limited scheduled passenger flights. Allegiant Air operates the main passenger service from the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal.
The passenger terminal is compact and easy to navigate, with direct access from the I-270 outerbelt. Travelers can reach downtown Columbus by taxi, rideshare, rental car, private transfer or group transport.
With on-airport parking, free Wi-Fi, a café, vending services, nursing rooms and accessibility support, the airport provides convenient amenities for passengers flying to and from central Ohio.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Rickenbacker International Airport operates a single passenger terminal, the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal, which handles the airport's limited scheduled passenger flights. Allegiant Air is the main passenger carrier, while the airport's larger cargo operations are handled separately.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Rickenbacker International Airport
Transfers
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