Rickenbacker Intl (KLCK/LCK) — Columbus, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes, with conditions
- Fuel
- 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++
- Tower
- 120.05
- Runways
- 05L/23R, 05R/23L, 06/24, H1
- Elevation
- 744 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KLCK
- Name: Rickenbacker Intl
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 39.813801
- Longitude: -82.927803
- Elevation: 744 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Columbus
- IATA Code: LCK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Distance from City: 17.6 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 05L/23R
- Designation: 05L/23R
- Dimensions: 11937 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, TACAN
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 05L, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23R
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 05R/23L
- Designation: 05R/23L
- Dimensions: 12102 X 200
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, TACAN
- Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05R, ILS OR LOC RWY 23L, ILS RWY 05R (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 05R (CAT II), RNAV (GPS) RWY 05R, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23L
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 3244 X 60
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, TACAN
- Approach Types: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Runway H1
- Designation: H1
- Dimensions: 50 x 50 ft
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.050 MHz
- Ground: 121.850 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 132.750 MHz
Operation Hours
Rickenbacker Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 614-239-4000
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: http://rickenbackerinlandport.com/en/rickenbacker-international-airport/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Not recorded
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Charged to non-commercial users, amount not recorded Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- Parking Fee: Not recorded
- Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
- Currency: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); request it from US Customs Mon-Fri 0730-2200 (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
- GAR Required: Not recorded
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
- Remarks: Not recorded
Alternates
KCMH
- ICAO: KCMH
- Name: Port Columbus Intl
- Distance (NM): 11.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); request it from US Customs Mon-Fri, 1230-0300Z in one NASR remark and 0730-2200 in another (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KDAY
- ICAO: KDAY
- Name: Cox-Dayton Intl
- Distance (NM): 59.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
KCVG
- ICAO: KCVG
- Name: Cincinnati/Northern Ky Intl
- Distance (NM): 92.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
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United States Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KLCK?
- Rickenbacker Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
- What is the tower frequency at KLCK?
- The tower frequency at Rickenbacker Intl is 120.05 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KLCK?
- The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A, Jet A++ for public use at Rickenbacker Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KLCK require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Where is KLCK located?
- Rickenbacker Intl (KLCK) is located in Columbus, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KLCK?
- The IATA code for Rickenbacker Intl is LCK.
- Does KLCK have an ILS approach?
- Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Rickenbacker Intl to runways 05L, 05R, 23L. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
- Is KLCK a port of entry?
- Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); request it from US Customs Mon-Fri 0730-2200 (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.