John Glenn Columbus International Airport

KCMH CMH Columbus, OH

KCMH is the ICAO code for John Glenn Columbus International Airport (IATA CMH), located in Columbus, OH.

Columbus's primary commercial and private aviation airport, 10 miles east of downtown and 15 miles from The Ohio State University.

Airport guide

John Glenn Columbus International Airport handles both commercial and private traffic on the same field. Private passengers arrive through the FBO ramp, separate from the commercial terminals, so the experience on the ground is straightforward. Signature Flight Support operates the main FBO at CMH and provides the standard suite of services: crew cars, catering coordination, fuel, and passenger lounges.

CMH has no slot requirements and no formal noise curfew, which gives scheduling flexibility uncommon at busier metro airports. The airport operates around the clock. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is available on-site, so international arrivals clear here without diverting to another facility.

As a large commercial field, expect some sequencing on busy travel days. Runway 10L/28R is the primary runway at 10,000 feet, suitable for any business jet in service.

Getting there

Downtown Columbus is about 10 miles west of the airport, typically 20 minutes by car in normal traffic. The Short North and Arena District are roughly 14 miles out, around 25 minutes. The Ohio State University main campus is 15 miles northwest, about 25 to 30 minutes. Car service and black car options are well established at CMH given the volume of business travel through Columbus. No helicopter transfer service operates regularly from CMH to the city.

At a glance

Customs / CBP Available
Hours 24/7

Empty legs

Departing 11
Arriving 3
FBOs 2
Operators 9

Frequently asked questions about John Glenn Columbus International Airport

What is KCMH airport?

KCMH is the ICAO code for John Glenn Columbus International Airport, in Columbus, OH.

What does CMH stand for?

CMH is the IATA code for John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) in Columbus, OH.

Where is John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is located in Columbus, OH.

Does John Glenn Columbus International Airport have customs and immigration?

Yes — John Glenn Columbus International Airport has on-site customs and immigration. International arrivals can clear directly without diverting to another airport.

What time does John Glenn Columbus International Airport open?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport operates 24/7.

What FBOs are at John Glenn Columbus International Airport?

John Glenn Columbus International Airport has 2 FBOs: Lane Aviation, Signature Flight Support.