About Us

About Columbus Regional Airport Authority

Our world is in constant motion, every minute of the day. Our skilled, dedicated people never stop moving as we facilitate the flow of passengers and cargo. Every day we’re focused on creating exceptional travel experiences for passengers, strategic opportunities for businesses and vital economic growth for the Central Ohio region.

Established through the Ohio Revised Code, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority is an independent government entity. With the guidance of our nine-member Board of Directors, we strive to be a collaborative, responsive and trustworthy community partner.

Each of the airports and business segments illustrated below fulfills a strategic purpose that supports our Columbus Region business partners who rely on the successful operation and development of these vital community and economic assets.


Our Vision

Connecting Ohio with the world.

Our Mission

Develop and operate our aviation system assets in a manner that provides passengers, businesses and the community the highest level of service, safety, satisfaction and economic benefit.

Our Strategic Blueprint

TRANSFORM THE CULTURE

  • Foster empowerment
  • Improve and streamline business performance
  • Drive to excellent results

DELIGHT CUSTOMERS

  • Increase air service
  • Clean | Working | Friendly
  • Create moments of delight

PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

  • Attract and retain a talented and nimble team
  • Prepare for midfield program development
  • Position Rickenbacker as the new global gateway

BE A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER

  • Champion diversity and inclusion
  • Strengthen community and stakeholder relationships
  • Facilitate smart economic development

Leadership team

We’re focused on creating exceptional travel experiences for passengers, strategic opportunities for businesses and vital economic growth for the Central Ohio region.

 

Making an economic impact

Our airports and related businesses are vital economic drivers. They contribute 58,730 jobs, $3.1 billion in annual payroll and $12.9 billion in total annual economic output. See how each one contributes to Central Ohio’s economy.

Investor relations

Strategic financial planning and transparent communication with business partners create an environment for growth for our airports, related business segments and the Columbus Region.

Collaboration - The Columbus way

By partnering with government leaders, businesses and the community, the Columbus Regional Airport Authority is connecting Ohio with the world in more ways than ever before.

News Hub

At the Columbus Regional Airport Authority we’re in constant motion. Tune in to the latest news about John Glenn International, Rickenbacker International and Bolton Field airports.