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Charges filed following incident at John Glenn Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority today announced charges were filed against 40-year-old William Griffith following an incident at the new terminal construction site at John Glenn Columbus International Airport this morning. Around 4:15 a.m. Airport Police officers responded to reports of a suspicious person near the administrative area of the new terminal construction site by construction personnel. Upon responding, officers rapidly found the individual and took him into custody.

Graphic with headline “New Year, New Flights” featuring four destination images: a sunrise along the shoreline and skyline of Panama City Beach, the waterfront and clock tower in Montreal, the long Overseas Highway stretching over turquoise water in Key West, and the Austin skyline with a bridge over the river. Text labels list the destinations: Fort Lauderdale, Panama City Beach, Montreal, Key West, and Austin.

New year, new flights taking off from Columbus airports

With 130+ flights a day departing from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), four new routes have been announced for 2026. Those include: Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Sunshine, palm-lined canals, and easy access to South Florida’s beaches arrive when Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale beginning March 8. Panama City Beach, Florida – Southwest Airlines’ weekend flights during spring break and the peak summer season

A suitcase decorated with holiday presents.

Winter holidays and football playoffs combine for a flurry of travel

COLUMBUS, Ohio — John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) are preparing for an avalanche of passengers during this winter holiday season. Between Friday, December 19, and Friday, January 2, more than 230,000 passengers are scheduled to depart from Columbus-area airports. Busiest travel day Scheduled departing and arriving airline seats Friday, December 19 17,300 Sunday, December 28 17,000 Monday, December 29 16,700 Tuesday, December 30 17,600

Columbus Regional Airport Authority names Daren Griffin as new president & CEO

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Daren Griffin as the new president & CEO. Griffin is currently the president & CEO of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, which operates passenger- and cargo-focused Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), and general aviation Reno-Stead Airport (RTS). He will start in the role on February 2, 2026. Griffin’s appointment comes after a comprehensive

Joseph R. Nardone, President & CEO; William Case, Managing Director, Business Development, PFM; Fabio Spino, Chief Financial Officer; Tom McCarthy, Chief Planning & Engineering Officer; and Kevin McPeek, Director, PFM pose together on a red carpet in front of a Bond Buyer Deal of the Year wall.

Columbus Regional Airport Authority wins Midwest Deal of the Year

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Leaders of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) recently accepted The Bond Buyer’s Deal of the Year Award (Midwest region) for the successful financing of CMH Next, CRAA’s new terminal project. “We are honored to receive this award; it is truly a testament to the entire financing team,” said CRAA Chief Financial Officer Fabio Spino. “We navigated all of the changes in government interest rate uncertainties, and

Busy Thanksgiving expected at CMH and LCK: Travel tips for a smooth holiday journey

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than 400,000 passengers are expected to travel through John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) and Rickenbacker International (LCK) airports this Thanksgiving holiday season, based on scheduled airline seats. This marks one of the busiest travel seasons at our airports. Travel day Scheduled departing and arriving airline seats Tuesday, November 25 37,196 Sunday, November 30 39,822 Monday, December 1 38,206 The busiest travel day is expected to be

A collection of framed artworks displayed along the gallery wall, featuring portraits, landscapes, and abstract pieces. The nearest artwork is a colorful drawing of a dragon titled Fear Monster by Adrienne Young.

Gateway to the arts: Showcasing the power of accessible creativity

Travelers passing through John Glenn Columbus International Airport can experience more than just the journey ahead; they can discover the creative spirit of Ohio, too. Located on the ticketing level, Gateway to the Arts is a rotating gallery space featuring the work of talented local artists through a partnership between the Ohio Art League (OAL) and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Every two months, a new collection of artwork is

Smiling person enjoying a snack on an airplane, with text promoting 'FULL-BELLY FLIGHTS START NOW' and encouraging travelers to check out grab-and-go options for gate- and flight-friendly bites.

Morning flight fuel-ups

CMH’s best-kept breakfast secrets. Unless you’re an exceptionally organized person, breakfast before a morning flight too often looks like a stale granola bar and maybe a slurp of lukewarm coffee on the way out the door. Because friends don’t let friends fly hangry, we’ve put together this list of perfect brekkie spots at CMH! Coffee, coffee, buzz, buzz, buzz In addition to all the espresso your heart can handle, Starbucks

Advertisement for Air Canada featuring a cityscape with a clock tower and Ferris wheel, promoting new flights from Columbus to Montreal starting May 1, 2026. Website "FlyColumbus.com" is shown with the slogan "Old World Charm, New Global Connections."

New, nonstop flight scheduled to take off from CMH

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) President & CEO Joseph R. Nardone today shared that Air Canada announced a new daily, nonstop international flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). “Air Canada’s nonstop flight to Montreal is more than a convenient new destination; it’s a strategic gateway that directly connects our region to the world,” said Nardone. “We thank Air Canada for

Ground crew member operates an electric cargo loader to move a wooden crate toward an aircraft’s cargo hold. The plane’s side cargo door is open with equipment extended.

Oink on the move: Rickenbacker tops nation in swine exports

Premium pigs take flight from LCK At the end of 2023, Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) topped the ranks at #1 in the nation for swine exports—and 2025 is already shaping up to be another busy year. So far, the airport has sent out multiple flights carrying nearly 3,000 pigs, with more exports anticipated later this fall. But these aren’t your average farm pigs. “These are premium genetic livestock from PIC—the