Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK)
Medium airport · Columbus, Ohio, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLCK |
| IATA | LCK |
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°48'50" W 82°55'40" 39.81380, -82.92780 |
| Location | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 11,902 ft (3628 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 12,103 ft (3689 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Rickenbacker International Airport at a glance
Rickenbacker International Airport is a medium airport in Columbus, Ohio, United States, known to airline systems as LCK. The field elevation of 744 ft (227 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLCK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05R/23L — offers 12,103 ft (3689 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLCK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rickenbacker International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Glenn Columbus International Airport | KCMH | 21 km (11 NM) |
| The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field | KOSU | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport | KSGH | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Wilmington Airpark | KILN | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Zanesville Municipal Airport | KZZV | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rickenbacker International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 744 ft field elevation of Rickenbacker International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rickenbacker International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rickenbacker International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rickenbacker International Airport is KLCK, and its IATA code is LCK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rickenbacker International Airport above sea level?
Rickenbacker International Airport sits at an elevation of 744 feet (227 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rickenbacker International Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.8138, -82.9278 — in Columbus, Ohio, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is John Glenn Columbus International Airport, about 21 km away.
Does KLCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLCK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rickenbacker International Airport?
Rickenbacker International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 12,103 ft (3689 m) with a PEM surface.