Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, OH, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK) is a regional airport serving Columbus, OH at 744 ft. KLCK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (05L, 05R, 06, 23L), longest 12,103 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLCK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 1/4 statute mile, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
METAR KLCK 130755Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 21/21 A2995 RMK AO2 T02050205
What changed at KLCK?
Since the 0655Z (2:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility dropped from 1 SM to 0.25 SM.
- Fog began (FG).
- Mist ended (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KLCK
KLCK is currently LIFR with calm winds, visibility 1/4 statute mile, and a 200 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 744 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLCK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L | 11,902 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 05R | 12,103 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 23L | 12,103 ft | PEM | - | - |
| 23R | 11,902 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 200 ft.
KLCK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, OH: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLCK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLCK
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CVG UA /OV CVG/TM 0423/FL450/TP CL30/TB LGT CHOP
CVG UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CVGLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0423Reported at 04:23 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP CL30Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 0408/FL370/TP B738/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0408Reported at 04:08 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B738Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
IND UA /OV ZZV/TM 0311/FL240/TP CRJ7/TB LGT
IND UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0311Reported at 03:11 UTC.FL240Altitude: 24,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.Show raw report
PKB UA /OV JPU360020/TM 0245/FL180/TP BCS3/TB LGT-MOD CAT/RM ZOB
PKB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JPU360020Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0245Reported at 02:45 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT-MOD CATTurbulence: light to moderate clear-air turbulence.RM ZOBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLCK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLCK reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 23 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 23L/23R
- 60%
- 05L/05R
- 40%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0726Z (3:26 AM EDT)
TAF KLCK 130726Z 1307/1406 25003KT 1SM BR BKN003 FM131300 26004KT 3SM BR BKN012 FM131500 26005KT P6SM BKN018 FM131900 27007KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1320/1324 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM140000 34008KT P6SM SCT040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLCK
- IATA
- LCK
- FAA LID
- LCK
- City
- Columbus
- State
- Ohio
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 744 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.8138, -82.9278
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 12,103 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.75 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 41m
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Historical Flying Weather at KLCK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KLCK reported VFR conditions during about 78.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 253 VFR flying days a year. August had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 16.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.3 | 29.2 | 6.8 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 67.6 | 22.6 | 7.1 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 77.7 | 16.8 | 4.0 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 84.5 | 12.1 | 2.8 | 0.5 |
| May | 84.0 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 86.4 | 10.3 | 2.7 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 84.8 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 86.4 | 10.0 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 85.1 | 9.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 81.0 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 78.3 | 16.2 | 3.9 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 62.3 | 28.5 | 6.8 | 2.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.7 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.7 kt |
| Jul | 4.6 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.8 kt |
| Oct | 6.0 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 6.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KLCK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, OH shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLCK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KLCK?+
KLCK has 6 runways: 05L, 05R, 06, 23L, 23R, 24; the longest is 12,103 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLCK report its own weather?+
Yes. Rickenbacker International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLCK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLCK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KLCK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLCK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLCK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Rickenbacker International Airport (KLCK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Rickenbacker International Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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