John Glenn Columbus International (KCMH), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
John Glenn Columbus International, identified by the ICAO code KCMH, sits in Columbus, Ohio, at an elevation of 815 feet and operates under a towered, all-hours attendance schedule. The airport supports a mix of commercial and business aviation traffic across two parallel asphalt runways, with the longer 10R/28L stretching 10,114 feet. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement give KCMH direct capability for international arrivals, backed by a defined contact window for landing rights requests.
Runways
John Glenn Columbus International has two paved runways. The longest, 10R/28L, is 10,114 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
John Glenn Columbus International has Jet A1+ and 100 available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
John Glenn Columbus International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
John Glenn Columbus International recorded 24,835 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KCMH concentrates in the second half of the year, with October showing the highest monthly volume in the 2025 data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 2,515 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
John Glenn Columbus International averages 7.5 days above 90°F in July, 24.9 freeze days in January and 2.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.4°F, and January the coldest, at 37.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
John Glenn Columbus International has published operating constraints in six categories: access, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
The taxilane at Concourse A between Taxiway D3 and Taxiway D4 is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 130 feet.
The taxilane at Concourse C between Taxiway J and Taxiway K is closed to aircraft with a wingspan greater than 135 feet.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that an LED approach lighting system is in use on Runway 28L.
Runway 10L has a blast pad measuring 200 feet by 200 feet.
Runway 28R has a blast pad measuring 200 feet by 200 feet.
The hold pad for Runway 28L is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 118 feet.
Be alert: Runway 10L/28R has restrictions on Stage I and Stage II turbojet aircraft from 2200 to 0800, and on Stage III turbojet aircraft from 2200 to 0700. Practice approaches for high-noise-level aircraft, including non-Stage III military jet aircraft, are not approved unless Runway 10R/28L is in use and the approach terminates in a full-stop, taxi-back operation.
The noise barrier located on the southeast side of the airfield is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 79 feet.
Birds are present in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 557/F/A/X/T
PCR VALUE: 778/F/A/X/T
Model aircraft traffic operates within a 1 NM radius of a point 8 NM on a 010 degree bearing from the airport, from the surface up to 5,000 feet AGL, daily from sunrise to sunset.
Taxiway D-5 pavement, located north of Taxiway D, is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 79 feet.
All surfaces around the terminal, north of Taxiway D and south of Taxiway E, are non-movement areas.
To request landing rights, contact US Customs between 1230 and 0300Z, Monday through Friday.
Flight Notification Service (ADCUS) is available.
Taxiway F1 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 120 feet.
Taxiways R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 118 feet.
Taxiway R1 is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan of less than 79 feet.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
John Glenn Columbus International has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Ohio State University (KOSU), 9.69 NM northwest.
Part of the Columbus, Ohio area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KCMH?
John Glenn Columbus International's longest runway is 10R/28L, a 10,114-foot asphalt strip with a width of 150 feet. A second parallel runway, 10L/28R, measures 8,000 feet, also 150 feet wide and paved with asphalt. Both surfaces support the airport's tier-1 business aviation traffic and its FAA-tracked operations. The length of 10R/28L accommodates a wide range of jet aircraft without runway-length limitations. KCMH's paved surfaces are sized for sustained commercial and business aviation use.
Are there wingspan restrictions on taxiways at Columbus International (KCMH)?
Yes, several taxiways at John Glenn Columbus International carry wingspan limits. Taxiway D-5 north of Taxiway D is restricted to aircraft with a wingspan under 79 feet, matching the restriction at the noise barrier on the airfield's southeast side. Taxiway F1 is limited to wingspans under 120 feet, while Taxiways R2 through R6 allow only wingspans under 118 feet, and R1 is capped at under 79 feet. The hold pad for Runway 28L also carries a 118-foot wingspan limit. Dispatchers should verify aircraft dimensions against these specific taxiway routes before filing.
Is customs available for international arrivals at KCMH?
John Glenn Columbus International offers CBP inspection services onsite along with a USDA compliance agreement, supporting international arrivals directly at the airport. Operators seeking landing rights must contact US Customs within the window of 1230 to 0300Z, Monday through Friday, to arrange clearance. Flight Notification Service, referred to as ADCUS, is also available for advance notice of arrival. This onsite customs presence distinguishes KCMH from airports that require diversion to a separate port of entry. Dispatchers should plan customs contact within the stated operating window rather than assuming round-the-clock coverage.
Does John Glenn Columbus International have nighttime noise restrictions for jets?
Yes, Runway 10L/28R at John Glenn Columbus International carries specific nighttime restrictions on turbojet aircraft. Stage I and Stage II turbojets are restricted between 2200 and 0800 local, while Stage III turbojets face restrictions between 2200 and 0700 local. Practice approaches for high-noise aircraft, including non-Stage III military jets, are not approved unless Runway 10R/28L is in use and the approach ends in a full-stop taxi-back. These rules apply specifically to the 10L/28R runway and not to the airport's longer parallel runway. Operators scheduling late or early turbojet movements should route through 10R/28L where possible.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KCMH?
Business aviation traffic at John Glenn Columbus International is concentrated toward the later months of the year, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. October recorded the highest monthly count at 2,515 operations, followed by August at 2,286 and November at 2,182. The lowest monthly counts appeared in January and February, at 1,757 and 1,776 operations respectively. This pattern reflects a clear seasonal concentration rather than steady year-round volume. KCMH's annual business aviation total for the tracked period reached 24,835 operations against 125,944 total annual operations.