Columbus, the capital city of Ohio is served by a total number of four airports. Two of them are international airports, while the other two cater to domestic flights. The Columbus Ohio Airports serve to connect Columbus to all major cities of the world. Port Columbus International Airport is the chief airport of the city. It is also one of the busiest.
Port Columbus International Airport is located close to the downtown area of Columbus. The airport is under the administration of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. The Port Columbus International Airport is served by 180 flight operators. According to a flight survey conducted in 2006, the airport handles a total number of 6.7 million passengers annually. The Port Columbus International Airport is also very conveniently connected to two inter state highways.
The Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus is also under the management of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
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The airport had originally served as a military base. At present, the Rickenbacker International Airport mainly caters to cargo flights. The airport is named after Eddie Rickenbacker, who served in the Columbian air force during World War II. The airport is also used by a limited number of passenger flight carriers.
The Don Scott Airport is also known as the Ohio State University Airport. The airport is the best option for business travelers because of its proximity to the commercial airport of the city. The Don Scott Airport is situated in Franklin county and is named after a notable alumni of the Ohio State University who died during the World War II.
The Bottom Field Airport is also under the management of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. It is located in Franklin county. The airport caters to a total number of 204 aircrafts on a daily basis. It is especially beneficial for aircraft tie downs and hangar parking.
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