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KLCK

Rickenbacker International Airport · Columbus

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
744 ft / 227 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.05 MHz (RICK TWR)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK), located in Columbus, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 744 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Rickenbacker International Airport
ICAO / IATA
KLCK / LCK
Municipality
Columbus
Country
Region
US-OH — Ohio
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
744 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 05R / 23L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,102 ft / 3,689 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 45.3° / 225.3°
RWY 05R (45.3°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: DDV | CRS: 52°
RWY 23L (225.3°)
110.10 MHz
IDENT: LCK | CRS: 232°
Runway 05L / 23R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,937 ft / 3,638 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 45.3° / 225.3°
RWY 05L (45.3°)
110.55 MHz
IDENT: FQS | CRS: 52°
RWY 23R (225.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,244 ft / 989 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 46° / 226°
RWY 06 (46°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24 (226°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP COLUMBUS APP
119.15 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
132.75 MHz
DEP COLUMBUS DEP
123.80 MHz
GND GND
121.85 MHz
OPS ARNG OPS
36.70 MHz
POST COMD POST
23.88 MHz
TWR RICK TWR
120.05 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KCMHILS
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21 km / 11 nm
KOSUILS
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32 km / 17 nm
KSGH
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport
78 km / 42 nm
KILNILS
Wilmington Airpark
86 km / 46 nm
KZZVILS
Zanesville Municipal Airport
90 km / 48 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026