Real-time flights, transport options, airport tips and more
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) serves as a major aviation hub for Columbus and the surrounding region. This guide provides live flight departures, arrivals, delay statistics, and transport options to help you navigate CMH Airport with ease. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a frequent flyer, find everything you need — from real-time flight boards to traveler tips — all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
The COTA AirConnect bus runs directly between the airport and downtown Columbus for $2.75, departing every 30 minutes with a journey time of about 50 minutes. Taxis cost $19-$26 and take around 10 minutes. Uber and Lyft are also readily available for similar prices.
Free Wi-Fi is available on the 'CMH wireless network' with speeds averaging 12 Mbps. There are no commercial lounges, but the Jake Brewer USO Lounge (free for military members) operates before Concourse C from 8 AM to 8 PM with snacks, newspapers, and internet access.
Short-term garage is $5 for the first hour, then $3/hour up to $30/day. Green Lot economy parking is $9/day and Red Lot is $11/day. Weekly rates start at $98 for long-term. Off-site lots start from about $4/day.
Arrive 90 minutes to 2 hours before domestic flights. CMH is a single-terminal airport that is easy to navigate. Security lines are typically short, but early morning departures (5-7 AM) can have moderate waits.
Check the live delay index above for real-time delay statistics at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, including the percentage of delayed flights and average delay times. Download byAir for push notifications on flight status changes.
