Press release - John Glenn International (CMH) & Rickenbacker (LCK) Airports

Breeze Airways expands with new nonstop service to Savannah, Tampa

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority President & CEO today welcomed Breeze Airways’ announcement of two new nonstop destinations launching this summer from John Glenn International to Savannah and Tampa, as well as an increase in flights from Portland, ME. “Since their launch five years ago, Breeze Airways has been a tremendous partner, and we are thrilled to watch them expand their service at John Glenn International,” said Daren

Fire crews fight a fire during the early morning hours at an industrial building.

Crews contain fire at John Glenn International

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just before 3 a.m., Airport Rescue and Firefighting crews responded to reports of a fire at 575 North Hamilton Road at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. This building is a hangar on airport property used for storage. Crews from Columbus, Whitehall, and Mifflin Township arrived promptly. The situation was contained at 6:26 a.m. While the investigation into the extent of the damage and the cause of the

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New federal identification verification option begins Sunday, February 1

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Airline passengers flying out of Columbus-area airports who do not have a REAL ID-compliant identification have an additional identification verification option beginning Sunday, February 1. For those who have lost their identification or do not have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification, TSA ConfirmID allows them to verify their identity before arriving at the airport’s TSA security checkpoint. Passengers are encouraged to visit the TSA ConfirmID

New nonstop to Greenville-Spartanburg with Breeze Airways

Breeze into spring with a new nonstop to Greenville-Spartanburg

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority Passenger Airline Business Development Manager Betsy Taylor today recognized Breeze Airways’ announcement of new nonstop service from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) beginning this May. “We are grateful that Breeze Airways recognizes the growing demand for travel options in Columbus and continues to invest in our community with the addition of the new nonstop destination to the

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Clear skies and record climbs: Passenger growth gains momentum

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority Chief Operating Officer Casey Denny today announced that 2025 was another record-breaking year for passenger travel at Columbus airports. “This record-setting year builds on the momentum we are seeing in this growing region,” said Denny. “By flying to more destinations than ever before, we are better connected to business hubs and popular vacation destinations that support our community’s growth. We aren’t just handling

Graphic featuring a sunset view of the Los Angeles skyline with palm trees in the foreground. White text reads “New daily nonstop to Los Angeles.” A dotted flight path with an airplane icon appears across the top. Text at the bottom reads “United Airlines to LAX begins March 2026.”

New, daily nonstop to Los Angeles taking off in March

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority leaders today applauded United Airlines’ announcement that they will add a daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport in March. “This service is a significant win for the hundreds of passengers who travel between Central Ohio and the Los Angeles area every day,” said Betsy Taylor, Manager, Passenger Airline Business Development at Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

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

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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