Rickenbacker International Airport is focused on moving cargo with speed and service, enabling you to ship freight quickly and reliably—anywhere in the world. On time, any time. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year with no nighttime noise restrictions—because it's about time someone operated on your schedule.
Located in the middle of the North American International Freight Center, Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is one of the only cargo-dedicated airports in the world. Our onsite warehouses, distribution spaces and dedicated staff ensure immediate unloading so that you can spend less time with us and more time on your business. With air cargo hubs in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we aren't just in the center of the North American population. We're at the center of wherever your freight needs to go.
As one of the world's only cargo-dedicated airports, we get your products where they need to be, when they need to be there—all while eliminating costs from your supply chain and creating greater efficiencies and profits for your business. Rickenbacker International Airport offers easy access to global networks and freight hubs in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, with scheduled import and export services on the world's premier international carriers.
Whether you want to make an airline reservation, surf for last-minute deals, learn details about delayed luggage or get answers about special shipping procedures, the airlines themselves can be your best resource. No one knows the business better. Feel free to directly contact your respective carrier using the information provided below..
Air Canada Express (AC*) |
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AirTran Airways (FL*) |
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American/American Eagle (AA*) |
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Delta/Delta Connection (DL*) Reservations: 800-221-1212 FREE Baggage Service: 800-325-8224 FREE Air Cargo & Small Package Services: 800-352-2746 FREE www.delta.com |
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Frontier Airlines (F9*) Reservations: 800-432-1359 FREE www.FlyFrontier.com |
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Southwest (WN*) Reservations: 800-435-9792 FREE Baggage Service: (614) 238-7720 Air Cargo & Small Package Services: (614) 238-7723 www.southwest.com |
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United/United Express (UA*) |
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US Airways/US Airways Express (US*) Reservations: 800-428-4322 FREE Baggage Service: 800-371-4771 FREE Air Cargo & Small Package Services: 888-300-0099 FREE www.usairways.com |
Featuring eight on-site car rental agencies, Port Columbus gives you the selection you want with the convenience you need. And with check-in counters on the ground floor of the parking garage, you won't have to brave the elements to pick up your car.
Alamo | 800-GO-ALAMO FREE |
Avis | 800-331-1212 FREE |
Budget | 800-527-0700 FREE |
Dollar | 800-800-4000 FREE |
Enterprise | 800-325-8007 FREE |
Hertz | 800-654-3131 FREE |
National | 800-CAR-RENT FREE |
Thrifty | 800-367-2277 FREE |
You'll find taxis available on demand (no reservation required) in the ground transportation area of the terminal on a 24-hour basis. The electronic meter will be activated to compute your fare from Port Columbus International Airport. The approximate fare into downtown Columbus is $25.
Listed below is the current taxicab rate structure:
Initial charge (includes loading & first 1/9 mile) |
$2.75 | |
Each 60 seconds of waiting time | $0.45 | |
Each additional 2/9 mile | $0.45 | |
Surcharge for each trip originating at airport | $3.00 | |
Sales Tax | 6.75% |
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Taxi General Manager
(614) 239-TAXI
Lost & Found Items in Airport Taxis
614-239-8294
Customer Rights document
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Destination | Est. Cost | Destination | Est. Cost |
Bexley | $16- $23 | Nationwide Arena | $23 - $26 |
Blacklick | $23- $30 | New Albany | $27 - $33 |
Bolton Field Airport | $48 - $51 | Obetz | $30 - $35 |
Clintonville | $28 - $34 | Ohio State Fairgrounds | $22 - $25 |
Columbus Zoo | $56 - $59 | OSU Campus Area | $22 - $28 |
Downtown Area | $23 - $28 | OSU Airport | $43 - $46 |
Dublin | $55 - $65 | Pickerington | $37 - $44 |
Easton Town Center | $19 - $22 | Polaris Fashion Place | $41 - $46 |
Gahanna | $10 - $17 | Powell | $62 - $68 |
Grandview | $28 - $32 | Rickenbacker Inter'l Airport | $40 - $45 |
Grove City | $41 - $47 | Reynoldsburg | $24 - $30 |
Groveport | $35 - $40 | Upper Arlington | $30 - $36 |
Hilliard | $45 - $54 | Westerville | $26 - $36 |
Huntington Park | $24 - $27 | Whitehall | $14 - $21 |
Muirfield | $61 - $66 | Worthington | $38 - $44 |
Port Columbus is served by Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) public bus service, available to take you almost anywhere in the city.
Need some help scheduling transportation? Here are the companies offering service to and from Port Columbus.
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Name: | Phone Number: | Name: | Phone Number: | |
AC Coach Operations | (724) 588-8310 | Creative Coach Co. "Fun Bus" | (740) 653-4600 | |
America Interstate | 888-6687 | Lakefront Lines | (614) 476-1113 | |
Arch Express | (614) 252-2277 | Muskingum Coach | (740) 622-2545 | |
Bliss Charters | (419) 435-7144 | Pioneer Trails | (330) 674-1234 | |
Branson Corp, The/Brewster Travel | (740) 668-2877 | Queen City Transportation | (513) 941-8700 | |
Cardinal Transportation | (614) 274-2500 | S & S Coach | (419) 884-1011 | |
Cavalier Tours | (740) 927-7779 | Spring Valley Charter | (304) 733-4074 | |
Central Cab/Park Tours | (304) 428-8217 | Urban Express Charter | (614) 253-7000 | |
Cleveland Southeastern Trails | (440) 232-4550 |
Limos and Shuttles |
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Name: | Phone Number: | Name: | Phone Number: | |
A Supreme Limousine | (614) 880-9600 | Creative Coach Co. "Fun Bus" | (740) 653-4600 | |
Aladdin Limousines | (614) 891-3440 | Le Bon Comfort Limousine | (614) 402-9441 | |
American Livery Service | (614) 228-5466 | My Chauffuer | (614) 231-2555 | |
Arch Express | (614) 252-2277 | National All State Limousine | (614) 338-1330 | |
Beat, The | (614) 237-4216 | Singh Transportation | (614) 784-1500 | |
Cardinal Transportation | (614) 274-2500 | Xtreme Limo | (614) 483-3300 | |
Classic Limousine of Columbus | (614) 949-9222 | Urban Express Charter | (614) 253-7000 | |
Columbus Transportation & Tours | (614) 372-0355 |
The Green, Red and Blue Long Term Shuttle Lots offer affordable convenience for Port Columbus travelers. With shuttles providing 24-hour service to and from the airport, you are never more than a few minutes away from a relaxing ride to the terminal.
Green Long Term Shuttle Lot
$4 per day (24-hour period) and no hidden fees!
GPS address: 3256 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43219
Red Long Term Shuttle Lot
$7 per day (24-hr period) and no hidden fees!
GPS address: 3795 International Gateway Columbus, OH 43219
Blue Long Term Shuttle Lot
With "trunk to trunk" service, shuttles pick up and drop off passengers at their vehicles
Uncovered
$8 per day (24-hr period) and no hidden fees!
Covered
$10 per day (24-hr period) and no hidden fees!
GPS address: 3939 International Gateway Columbus, OH 43219
With convenient access to major highways and public transportation, Port Columbus is the airport of choice for travelers throughout Ohio and beyond. By using the maps and driving directions provided below, reaching the airport can be an easy and stress free experience.
Stay up to date on the Columbus Crossroads 71/670 project by visiting the Ohio Department of Transportation's project website and Facebook page to learn about any local impacts to traffic paterns. There are no impacts to the below directions to Port Columbus from outlying areas.
Airport Address
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, Ohio 43219
From Cleveland:
I-71 south to I-670 east, follow I-670 to exit #9
From Wheeling:
I-70 west to I-270 north, follow I-270 to exit #35
From Indianapolis:
I-70 east to I-670 east, follow I-670 to exit #9
From Cincinnati:
I-71 north to I-270 east, follow I-270 to exit #35