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

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

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

New nonstop flight to Key West taking off in May

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus Regional Airport Authority President & CEO Joseph R. Nardone today announced Allegiant Air will launch nonstop service twice weekly to Key West, Florida (EYW) from Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) beginning May 21, 2026. “Our long-standing partnership with Allegiant Air continues to expand travel opportunities for Central Ohio,” Nardone said. “Key West is a unique and highly sought destination, and this service is a welcome addition for

Additional cell phone waiting lot at John Glenn International

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Regional Airport Authority has opened a new, additional cell phone waiting lot at John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The new area is closer to the terminal and gives drivers another option when picking up passengers at the airport. Positioned between the air traffic control tower and the terminal, the new lot is easy to access. Drivers can follow the road signs along International Gateway. Since there

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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