CMH Next – John Glenn International (CMH) & Rickenbacker (LCK) Airports

The Columbus mosaic in the terminal in Columbus airport from below.

Strong, successful bond issuance supports CMH Next terminal project

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) announced the successful sale of approximately $1.2 billion in general airport revenue bonds, a critical step in financing the construction of CMH Next, the new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. “This successful bond issuance reflects the strong investor confidence in the future of Columbus and the vital role our airport plays in driving economic growth,” said CRAA President &

Aerial view of International Gateway with a new roadway along the left.

Terminal project gets in gear with traffic changes & temporary Cell Phone Lot

COLUMBUS, Ohio — CMH Next, the new terminal project at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, is taking off, bringing noticeable changes to prepare for construction. Beginning the week of January 13, passengers traveling to John Glenn International will encounter two changes along the roadway: Traffic pattern adjustments on International Gateway: Eastbound traffic reduction: Traffic heading east on International Gateway will be reduced to two lanes, shifting slightly north before widening again

Decorative "CMH NEXT" sign on display at an outdoor event with people mingling in the background under a tent.

Breaking ground for what’s next – New terminal construction project takes flight

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority President & CEO Joseph R. Nardone and Board of Directors Chair Elizabeth P. Kessler today welcomed state and local officials, airport partners, and members of the community to the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. “Our new terminal is only possible thanks to the support of our many partners, community members, and airport employees, who have

Aerial view of the Blue Lot, covered and uncovered, at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, on a sunny day.

Preparing for what’s next: Blue Lot closure scheduled

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In preparation for the upcoming new terminal construction project, the Blue Shuttle Lot at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) will close to new parkers on December 9. A new, 2,550-car expansion will open in the Red Lot at the same time to accommodate additional cars. “Closing the Blue Shuttle Lot marks a major step forward as we prepare the site for our new terminal,” said Joseph

Interior rendering of a modern, spacious airport terminal designed by Gensler, featuring high ceilings, natural light, and numerous travelers engaging in various activities.

CMH Next: Building the future of air travel in Columbus

Where we are: A legacy of air travel Let’s take a trip back to where it all began. It’s 1929, and the excitement is palpable at the grand opening of our original terminal building. Thousands gathered July 8 to witness history as passengers boarded two Ford Tri-Motor aircraft. Among them was none other than the legendary Amelia Earhart, embarking on a transcontinental journey. Fast forward to 1958 – Columbus was

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New terminal to be built by the community it serves

Last month, more than 50 small, local, minority, and veteran-owned businesses attended an outreach event to learn how they can be part of the team that builds our community’s terminal for the future. At the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, we believe the new terminal at John Glenn Columbus International should reflect the people and businesses of our region — in both design and delivery. That’s why we’ve taken a proactive

Graphic. Busiest week ever. 196,000 estimated passengers. Airplane flies to the right, pulling the blue background like a banner.

Columbus breaks two passenger records ahead of new summer flights

COLUMBUS, OH — Coming off the heels of the busiest February in Columbus’ air travel history, last week marked the busiest travel week on record. An estimated 196,000 passengers traveled through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and the Rickenbacker Passenger Terminal the week of March 18, breaking the previous record set the week of July 15, 2019. Additionally, during the month of February, a record 629,621 passengers traveled through

Homepage of the C-M-H Next website. Text reads, Delivering a first-class airport experience.

CMHNext.com serves as official source of terminal construction information and news, including latest renderings

The Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) continues to make progress on the new terminal project for John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) with the CRAA Board of Directors recently approving the initial construction bid package. The milestone is marked with the launch of CMHNext.com – an information hub for the new terminal project that will be updated throughout the life of the project.