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John Glenn Columbus International Airport

IATA CMHICAO KCMHLocal CMH🇺🇸 Columbus
Coordinates
39.9980°N, 82.8919°W
Elevation
815 ft (248 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
US-OH
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:43
Sunrise
06:15
Sunset
21:01
Civil dusk
21:33

About 14h 46m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About John Glenn Columbus International Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is an international airport located 6 miles (9.7 km) east of downtown Columbus, Ohio. It is managed by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which also oversees operations at Rickenbacker International Airport and Bolton Field. The airport code "CMH" stands for "Columbus Municipal Hangar", the original name of the airport.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KCMH

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10R / 28L10,114 ft / 3,083 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
10L / 28R8,000 ft / 2,438 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (8)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DCOLUMBUS APP/DEP118.200 MHz
A/DCOLUMBUS APP/DEP33.822 MHz
ATISATIS124.600 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL126.300 MHz
GNDGND121.900 MHz
RDODAYTON RDO122.200 MHz
TWRTWR132.700 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingGround TransportationDiningShopsLounge

All parking options are open at the airport, including long-term, short-term, garage, and valet.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (32)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLUMBUS CLASS CClass CControlledGND4800 ft MSL
COLUMBUS CLASS CClass CControlled2500 ft MSL4800 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,066 ft758 ft
Rhodes State Office Tower630 ft761 ft
LeVeque Tower554 ft771 ft
William Green Building525 ft751 ft
Huntington Center512 ft807 ft
One Nationwide Plaza486 ft781 ft
The Continental Plaza440 ft699 ft
Three Nationwide Plaza407 ft781 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

The ICAO code for John Glenn Columbus International Airport is KCMH, and its IATA code is CMH.

Where is John Glenn Columbus International Airport located?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is large airport located in Columbus, United States, at an elevation of 815 ft (248 m).

How many runways does John Glenn Columbus International Airport have?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 10,114 ft / 3,083 m.

Which airlines fly to John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

Airlines historically serving John Glenn Columbus International Airport include AeroMéxico, Air Canada, Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, among 14 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

Historical data lists 32 nonstop destinations from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is John Glenn Columbus International Airport in?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at John Glenn Columbus International Airport is approximately 7.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

The nearest airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU), about 9.7 nm to the wnw, followed by Rickenbacker International Airport and Lee's Dogpatch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. John Glenn Columbus International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.