KLCK

VFR

RICKENBACKER INTL

COLUMBUS · OHIO

Elev
743.9'
Longest RWY
12,103'05R/23L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR04:55Z
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Before you fly into KLCK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,743.9'
MSL · field 743.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23L
H/W +9 · X/W 13 kt L

METAR & TAF KLCK

Current METAR

Observed 04:55Z

KLCK 280455Z AUTO 17016G24KT 10SM -RA SCT090 OVC110 17/15 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND NW P0002 T01660148
Wind
170° @ 16G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 15°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,212 ft
Ceiling
11,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
10 NM S
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
LCK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAREN A GRIFFIN
Address
7250 STAR CHECK DR, COLUMBUS OH 43217-1025

Flight service · Hours

FSS DAY
DAYTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 16 kt
RWY 23L
218°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
13 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23L · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,744 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05R/23LFavored38° / 218°12,103 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
05L/23R38° / 218°11,902 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05R12,103'12,103'12,103'12,103'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
23L12,103'12,103'12,103'12,103'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
05L11,902'11,902'11,902'11,004'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
23R11,902'11,902'11,902'10,913'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 05L
LD · CAT I
FQS
110.55
RWY 05R
LD · CAT II
DDV
110.1
RWY 23L
LS · CAT I
LCK
110.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 05L
KLCK · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLAA++
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Restricted. Air Mobility Command aircraft operations are restricted during bird watch condition moderate. Takeoff and landing are permitted only when departure and arrival routes avoid identified bird activity. No local IFR or VFR traffic pattern operations are allowed. During bird watch condition severe, takeoff and landing are prohibited without operations group or command center approval. Contact the command post for the current bird watch condition code.Show FAA
  • The 121st Air Refueling Wing KC-135 command post can be reached at DSN 696-4468. Limited transportation service is available on weekdays from 1200 to 2000 hours and extended holiday hours. Limited transportation fuel and parking are available. Transportation aircrew must assist or perform refueling operations. Fuel is available on the Air National Guard ramp by prior request only. Aircraft support not coordinated by prior permission request 48 hours in advance with the 121st Air Refueling Wing may not be available.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • JASU: 6(A/M32A-86) 9(B809) 4(AM32-95).Show FAA
  • Transient alert: Limited service available but no prior permission required. No Air National Guard transient service off the Air National Guard ramp.Show FAA
  • See FLIP AP/1 supplementary airport remarks.Show FAA
  • Arranging: Contact C-26 operations prior to entering C-26 ramp or parking area. DSN 346-6473, commercial 614-336-6473.Show FAA
  • Arranging: Operator hours 1200 to 2100 Zulu plus weekends except holidays. No transient service after 1900 Zulu plus. DSN 346-6411, commercial 614-336-6411.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedure in effect from 2300 to 0700. Depart runway 23L and 23R with winds 10 knots or less. Arrive runway 05L and 05R with winds 10 knots or less. Airport operations (614) 374-1869.Show FAA
  • Contact ground control for clearance prior to pushback onto taxiway A from cargo ramp 2.Show FAA
  • Boundary lighting available.Show FAA
  • Oil type O-128.Show FAA
  • Fluid: SP PresAir LHOX.Show FAA
  • All fixed-wing military aircraft requiring parking and or service on the 121st Air Refueling Wing ramp must have prior permission requested no later than 48 hours in advance from base operations by calling DSN 696-4595 or commercial 614-492-4595.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05L/23RPavement classification rating value is 581 rigid aircraft, all, wet, tire pressure.Show FAA
  • 05R/23LThe pavement classification rating value for runway 05R/23L is 708 rigid aircraft all weather taxi.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Class I, aircraft rescue and fire fighting index B. Index E aircraft rescue and fire fighting equipment available upon request. Contact airport operations at (614) 374-1869.Show FAA
  • To request landing rights contact U.S. Customs between 0730 and 2200 Monday through Friday at 614-497-1865.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for light aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds or less is 656 feet. Traffic pattern altitude for aircraft greater than 12,500 pounds is 1,156 feet. Traffic pattern altitude for overhead traffic is 1,656 feet.Show FAA

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Key facts · KLCK

Answer card
ICAO
KLCK
Name
RICKENBACKER INTL
Location
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Elevation
743.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,743.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05R/23L · 12,103 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
13
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23L

Rickenbacker Intl (KLCK) sits in Columbus, Ohio. Field elevation is 743.9 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 05R/23L at 12,103 ft. The other runway is 05L/23R at 11,902 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Three ILS approaches are published for runway ends 05L, 05R and 23L. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts for this field. Use the current Chart Supplement before you go. For light piston traffic, the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern is the normal reference unless local procedures say otherwise. Rickenbacker Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The airport is busy with military and cargo activity. Bird activity is also noted in the published remarks. Noise abatement is in effect from 2300 to 0700. Departures on 23L and 23R are preferred with winds 10 knots or less. Arrivals on 05L and 05R are preferred with winds 10 knots or less. There are also restrictions tied to Air Mobility Command and Air National Guard operations. Check the current Chart Supplement and call airport operations before planning a stop if you are not familiar with the ramp rules.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KLCK?
The longest runway is 05R/23L. It is 12,103 ft long. The field can handle large aircraft operations.
What ILS approaches are available at Rickenbacker Intl?
Three ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 05L, 05R and 23L.
What are the tower hours at KLCK?
The control tower is open 24 hours.
What is the pattern altitude at KLCK?
The published pattern altitude in the facts is not standard for all traffic. For light aircraft weighing 12,500 lb or less it is 656 ft. For aircraft greater than 12,500 lb it is 1,156 ft. Overhead traffic is 1,656 ft.
Does KLCK have noise abatement or a curfew?
Noise abatement is in effect from 2300 to 0700. Depart runway 23L or 23R with winds 10 knots or less. Arrive runway 05L or 05R with winds 10 knots or less. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published restrictions before flying in.
Which FBO is on the field at KLCK?
Rickenbacker Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details before arrival.
Are there special military or ramp restrictions at KLCK?
Yes. The remarks note restricted Air Mobility Command activity during bird watch conditions. Some ramp and support areas also require prior coordination. Check the current Chart Supplement and contact airport operations before entering restricted areas.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KLCK?
Plan for a busy towered field with military and cargo traffic. Bird activity is noted. The airport also has published noise abatement and ramp coordination requirements. Verify the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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