Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK): Airport Guide

Airport facts

IATA code: LCK
ICAO code: KLCK
City: Columbus
Region / province: Ohio
Country / territory: United States
Category: Medium-sized airport
Coordinates: 39.8138° N, 82.9278° W
Elevation: 227 m (744 ft)
Time zone: America/Indiana/Vevay (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 3,689 m (12,103 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
05R/23L	3,689 m12,103 ft	61 m	Concrete	Yes
05L/23R	3,628 m11,902 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
13,698 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 35 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,168 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
14,299 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 20 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	COLUMBUS APP	119.150 MHz
AWOS	AWOS 3	132.750 MHz
Departure DEP	COLUMBUS DEP	123.800 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.850 MHz
Operations OPS	ARNG OPS	36.700 MHz
POST	COMD POST	23.880 MHz
Tower TWR	RICK TWR	120.050 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Rickenbacker International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Columbus through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
John Glenn Columbus International Airport	CMH	Columbus	21 km
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport	DAY	Dayton	111 km
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport	CVG	Cincinnati / Covington	172 km
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport	CLE	Cleveland	200 km
Fort Wayne International Airport	FWA	Fort Wayne	232 km
Pittsburgh International Airport	PIT	Pittsburgh	241 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Rickenbacker International Airport?

The IATA code of Rickenbacker International Airport is LCK and its ICAO code is KLCK. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Rickenbacker International Airport located?

Rickenbacker International Airport is in Columbus, Ohio, United States, at coordinates 39.8138° N, 82.9278° W and an elevation of 227 m (744 ft).

How far is Rickenbacker International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Rickenbacker International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 14,299 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,168 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 13,698 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 18 h 20 min.

How long is the runway at Rickenbacker International Airport?

The longest runway at Rickenbacker International Airport is 3,689 m (12,103 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Rickenbacker International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.