John Glenn Columbus International Airport
KCMH, Columbus, OH
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (10,114 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 7 miles to downtown Columbus
John Glenn Columbus airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International has private terminals close to downtown, and the Ohio State University Airport is busy on football weekends.
- Main airport
- CMH / KCMH
- Elevation
- 815 ft
- Longest runway
- 10R/28L (10,114 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Columbus
John Glenn is about 15 minutes from downtown and German Village. The Ohio State University Airport suits the northern suburbs, and Rickenbacker is a quiet option southeast of the city.
Ohio State football drives the busiest weekends of the year.
Columbus Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field
KOSU, Columbus, OH
- Longest runway
- 09R/27L (5,004 ft)
About 10 miles to downtown Columbus
Ohio State University airport guideRickenbacker International Airport
KLCK, Columbus, OH
- Longest runway
- 05R/23L (12,103 ft)
About 12 miles to downtown Columbus
Rickenbacker airport guideBefore You Book Columbus
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Game Days
Ramps fill up on home football weekends; book early.
Airport Choice
John Glenn for downtown; Ohio State University Airport for Upper Arlington and Dublin.
When Demand Peaks in Columbus
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- September to November
- Ohio State home football games.
- Winter
- Snow and de-icing are common.
Flight Times and Prices to Columbus
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to CMH for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 468 mi | 1 hr 30 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,989 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 985 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,000–$16,000 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 918 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 282 mi | 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,001 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,115 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$58,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,766 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$20,500–$26,000 | 3 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Route Guides
Private Jet Chicago to Columbus
MDWChicago
CMHColumbus
- Turboprop
- 1 hr 10 min
- Very light jet
- 1 hr
- One way from
- $9,000
Best Aircraft for Columbus
Light jets cover the Midwest and Northeast; super-midsize jets fly to the West Coast nonstop.
Columbus Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for Ohio State games?
The Ohio State University Airport (OSU) and John Glenn Columbus (CMH) are both about 15 minutes from the stadium.
How long is a private flight from Columbus to New York?
About 1 hr 15 min to Teterboro in a light jet.
