KLCK

MVFR

RICKENBACKER INTL

COLUMBUS · OHIO

Elev
743.9'
Longest RWY
12,103'05R/23L
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR14:55Z
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Before you fly into KLCK
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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 +7 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KLCK

Current METAR

Observed 14:55Z

KLCK 121455Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM OVC017 23/20 A2993 RMK AO2 T02260197
Wind
260° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,870 ft
Ceiling
1,700 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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

tap a runway
260° · 9 kt
RWY 23L
218°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KLCK RICKENBACKER INTL in COLUMBUS, OHIO, showing runways 05R/23L, 05L/23R drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • ARNG; CTC C-26 OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING C-26 RAMP/PARKING AREA. DSN346-6473, C6143366473.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • CONTACT GND CTL FOR CLNC PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ONTO TWY 'A' FM CARGO RAMP 2.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT FM 2300-0700; DEP RWY 23L & 23R WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS; ARR RWY 05L & 05R WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS; ARPT OPS 614-374-1869.
  • RSTD: ALL F/W MIL ACFT REQUIRING PARKING AND/OR SERVICE ON 121 ARW RAMP MUST HAVE PPR NR 48 HR PRIOR FR BASE OPS CALL DSN 696-4595 OR C614-492-4595.
  • RSTD; AMC ACFT OPR RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH CONDITION MODERATE (TKOF AND LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP/ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT) AND SEVERE(TKOF AND LDG PROH WO OG/CC APVL). CTC COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND CODE.
  • ANG; 121 ARW KC-135 R COMD POST DSN696-4468. LTD TRAN SVC AVBL , WKD 1200-2000++ EXE HOL. LTD TRAN FUEL/PRK, TRAN AIRCREW MUST ASSIST/PERFORM REFUEL OPR. FUEL AVBL ON ANG RAMP ON PRIOR REQ ONLY. ACFT SUPPORT NOT COORD BY PPR 48 HR PRIOR WITH 121 ARW MAY NOT BE AVBL.
  • ARNG; OPR 1200-2100Z++ WKD EXC HOL. NO TRAN SVC AFTER 1900Z++, DSN346-6411,C614-336-6411.
  • REMARK; SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
  • LGT; BDRY LGT AVBL.
  • JASU: 6(A/M32A-86) 9(B809) 4(AM32-95).
  • FLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX.
  • OIL; O-128.
  • TRAN ALERT: LTD SVC AVBL BUT NO PPR RQR. NO ANG TRAN SVC OFF ANG RAMP.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05L/23RPCR VALUE: 581/R/A/W/T
  • 05R/23LPCR VALUE: 708/R/A/W/T

Other notes

  • CLASS I, ARFF INDEX B. INDEX E ARFF EQUIP AVBL UPON REQUEST, CTC ARPT OPNS (614) 374-1869.
  • TO REQUEST LANDING RIGHTS CTC US CUSTOMS BTN 0730-2200 MON-FRI AT 614-497-1865.
  • TPA FOR LIGHT ACFT WEIGHING 12500 LBS OR LESS 656'; TPA FOR ACFT GREATER THAN 12500 LBS 1156'; TPA FOR OVERHEAD TFC 1656'.

VFR map & nearby airports

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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
MVFR
Current wind
260° at 9 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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