Rickenbacker International
LCK · KLCK · Columbus, OH · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:03 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunrise | 07:15 AM | 11:15Z |
| Sunset | 07:36 PM | 23:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:03 PM | 00:03Z |
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Runways
RWY 05RLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 052° mag · 045° true
- Dimensions
- 12,103 × 200 ft
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- ASPH-CONC
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°) + ALSF2
- ILS
- ILS/DME · CAT II · LOC 110.1 (DDV) · GS 3.00°
- CTAF
- 122.95
More details — RWY 05R
- Threshold elev
- 735 ft
- Markings
- precision
- Threshold crossing height
- 69 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 736 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 12,103 / 12,103 / 12,103 / 12,103 ft
- End lights
- centerline, TDZ
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 12,103 ft | |
| 05L/23R | 11,902 ft | |
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Rick Tower”Taxi & takeoff
“Rick Tower”Departure & arrival
“Columbus”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (15 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 36.7 | ARNG OPS |
| 123.09 | ARNG OPS |
| 125.95 | CBUSS STAR · DUBLN STAR |
| 139.3 | OPS (ARNG C-26 CALL TORSO OPS) |
| 142.6 | ARNG OPS |
| 228.8 | ARNG OPS |
| 238.8 | COMD POST |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 252.1 | COMD POST |
| 275.8 | CD/P · GND/P |
| 279.6 | APCH/P DEP/P IC |
| 311.0 | COMD POST |
| 311.3 | NG OPS |
| 348.4 | LCL/P |
| 371.975 | CBUSS STAR · DUBLN STAR |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 05L · RWY 05R · RWY 23L
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 05L | ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.55 (FQS) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 05R | ILS/DME · CAT II · LOC 110.1 (DDV) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 23L | ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.1 (LCK) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
XUB 112.50 · APE 116.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XUB · Yellow Bud | VOR | 112.50 | Low | r013° / 17.4 NM |
| APE · Appleton | VORTAC | 116.70 · 114X | High | r224° / 25.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KLCK / LCK
- Coordinates
- 39.8138, -82.9278
- Elevation
- 744 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 24 hours
- Airspace
- Class D
- Weather station
- AWOS-3 · 132.75 · ☎ 614-492-2441
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DAYTON · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- LCK
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Landing fee
- Yes
- Activated
- 1943/07
- Distance from city
- 10 S
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 05R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 23L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 05L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 23R: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, A++
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 16 notes
General
- ARNG; CTC C-26 OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING C-26 RAMP/PARKING AREA. DSN346-6473, C6143366473.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- CONTACT GND CTL FOR CLNC PRIOR TO PUSHBACK ONTO TWY 'A' FM CARGO RAMP 2.
- NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT FM 2300-0700; DEP RWY 23L & 23R WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS; ARR RWY 05L & 05R WINDS 10 KNOTS OR LESS; ARPT OPS 614-374-1869.
- RSTD: ALL F/W MIL ACFT REQUIRING PARKING AND/OR SERVICE ON 121 ARW RAMP MUST HAVE PPR NR 48 HR PRIOR FR BASE OPS CALL DSN 696-4595 OR C614-492-4595.
- RSTD; AMC ACFT OPR RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH CONDITION MODERATE (TKOF AND LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP/ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT) AND SEVERE(TKOF AND LDG PROH WO OG/CC APVL). CTC COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND CODE.
- ANG; 121 ARW KC-135 R COMD POST DSN696-4468. LTD TRAN SVC AVBL , WKD 1200-2000++ EXE HOL. LTD TRAN FUEL/PRK, TRAN AIRCREW MUST ASSIST/PERFORM REFUEL OPR. FUEL AVBL ON ANG RAMP ON PRIOR REQ ONLY. ACFT SUPPORT NOT COORD BY PPR 48 HR PRIOR WITH 121 ARW MAY NOT BE AVBL.
- ARNG; OPR 1200-2100Z++ WKD EXC HOL. NO TRAN SVC AFTER 1900Z++, DSN346-6411,C614-336-6411.
- REMARK; SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
- LGT; BDRY LGT AVBL.
- JASU: 6(A/M32A-86) 9(B809) 4(AM32-95).
- FLUID: SP PRESAIR LHOX.
- OIL; O-128.
- TRAN ALERT: LTD SVC AVBL BUT NO PPR RQR. NO ANG TRAN SVC OFF ANG RAMP.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 581/R/A/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 708/R/A/W/T
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About KLCK
Rickenbacker International (LCK · KLCK) is an airport in Columbus, OH, at 744 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 12,103 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLCK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KLCK have a control tower?
Yes. Rickenbacker International has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KLCK?
Rickenbacker International has 3 runways; the longest is 12,103 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KLCK?
Rickenbacker International is in Columbus, OH, at an elevation of 744 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8138, -82.9278.
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