Columbus Airport (KBAK / CLU)
Empty legs and charters from Columbus
KBAK airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KBAK
- IATA code
- CLU
- City
- Columbus
- Region
- Indiana
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 656 ft (200 m)
- Time zone
- America/Indiana/Indianapolis (UTC-5)
- Coordinates
- 39.2619° N, 85.8963° W
- Empty legs from
- 7
- Empty legs to
- 1
Weather & airport info KBAK
Current weather
Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 04 Nov, 02:45 UTC- Wind
- 15 kt (28 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 25 kt
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- overcast at 7,000 ft
- Temperature
- 22 °C (dew point 14 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,014 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
METAR KBAK 040245Z 17015G25KT 10SM OVC070 22/14 A2994
Airport
- Elevation
- 656 ft (200 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 07:14 / 17:39 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 1,951 m (6,401 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 14/32 | 1,524 m (5,000 ft) | asphalt | yes |
Radio frequencies
- Clearance: 121.6
- CTAF: 118.6
- Ground: 121.6
- Tower: 118.6
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KBAK
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (5)
Minimums (2)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KBAK(5)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- Out of serviceObstacle11/001· until 17 Dec, 23:15 UTC
An obstacle, a tower, about 9.5 nautical miles south of the airport, is out of service. Its top is 932 feet above sea level, 306 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1328330) 390647.30N0854931.80W (9.5NM S BAK) 932FT (306FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/020· until 27 Jan, 04:00 UTC
The lighting on a tower obstacle 4.1 nautical miles northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 945.9 ft above sea level, 291.0 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1245997) 391822.60N0855749.20W (4.1NM NW BAK) 945.9FT (291.0FT AGL) U/S
10/020 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/010/3915N08553W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KBAK<br/> <b>B) </b>2610291109<br/> <b>C) </b>2701270400<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1245997) 391822.60N0855749.20W (4.1NM NW BAK) 945.9FT (291.0FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/019· until 25 Feb, 04:42 UTC
A tower (ASR 1057082) 4.1 nautical miles west-southwest of the airport is an obstacle, and its lighting is out of service. Its top is 1081.0 feet above sea level, 377.0 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057082) 391451.70N0855855.30W (4.1NM WSW BAK) 1081.0FT (377.0FT AGL) U/S
10/019 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/AE/000/011/3915N08553W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KBAK<br/> <b>B) </b>2610280442<br/> <b>C) </b>2702250442<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1057082) 391451.70N0855855.30W (4.1NM WSW BAK) 1081.0FT (377.0FT AGL) U/S<br/>
- Out of serviceOther10/018· until 20 Nov, 21:00 UTC
The runway end identification lighting for runway 05 is out of service.
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RWY 05 RWY END ID LGT U/S
10/018 NOTAMR Q) KZID/QXXXX/IV/BO/A/000/999/3915N08553W005 A) KBAK B) 2610271752 C) 2611202100 E) RWY 05 RWY END ID LGT U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceable10/006· until 09 Jan, 03:17 UTC
A tower 7.9 nautical miles southwest of the airport has a light that is out of service. Its top is 1004.9 ft above sea level, 317.9 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1211590) 391008.60N0860059.00W (7.9NM SW BAK) 1004.9FT (317.9FT AGL) U/S
10/006 NOTAMN<br/> <b>Q) </b>KZID/QOLAS/IV/M/E/000/011/3915N08553W005<br/> <b>A) </b>KBAK<br/> <b>B) </b>2610110217<br/> <b>C) </b>2701090317<br/> <b>E) </b> TOWER LGT (ASR 1211590) 391008.60N0860059.00W (7.9NM SW BAK) 1004.9FT (317.9FT AGL) U/S<br/>
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Columbus Municipal Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 99
- Departures
- 44
- Different jets
- 48
Most frequent origins: Indianapolis International Airport (7), Oakland County International Airport (4), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (4), Boeing Field King County International Airport (3), Indianapolis Regional Airport (3).
Most frequent destinations: St Paul Downtown Holman Field (3), Washington Dulles International Airport (3), Indianapolis International Airport (3).
Most common aircraft types: Gulfstream G280 (53), Cessna Citation Latitude (20), Cessna Citation CJ3 (8), Embraer Phenom 300 (6), Cessna Citation X (5).
Monday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Empty legs from KBAK
7 departures available
- Thu, Nov 5TomorrowColumbusKBAK · Columbus MuniToledoKTDZ · Toledo ExecutiveMidsize Jet6—On request5NovColumbus → ToledoKBAK → KTDZ · TomorrowMidsize Jet · 6 seatsOn request
Mon, Nov 16in 12 daysColumbusKBAK · Columbus Municipal AirportEl PasoKELP · El Paso International AirportLearjet 607—$23,65016NovColumbus → El PasoKBAK → KELP · in 12 daysLearjet 60 · 7 seats$23,650- Mon, Nov 16in 12 daysColumbusKBAK · Columbus Municipal AirportEl PasoKELP · El Paso International AirportBombardier Learjet 60XR7—On request16NovColumbus → El PasoKBAK → KELP · in 12 daysBombardier Learjet 60XR · 7 seatsOn request
- Tue, Nov 1717:12ColumbusKBAK · Columbus MuniWorcesterKORH · Worcester RegionalBombardier Learjet 608—$14,82317NovColumbus → WorcesterKBAK → KORH · 17:12Bombardier Learjet 60 · 8 seats$14,823
- Tue, Nov 1701:12ColumbusKBAK · Columbus MuniEl PasoKELP · El Paso IntlBombardier Learjet 608—$32,51917NovColumbus → El PasoKBAK → KELP · 01:12Bombardier Learjet 60 · 8 seats$32,519
- Wed, Nov 1819:48ColumbusKBAK · Columbus MuniDenverKBJC · Rocky Mountain MetropolitanBombardier Learjet 607—$25,41018NovColumbus → DenverKBAK → KBJC · 19:48Bombardier Learjet 60 · 7 seats$25,410
- Sat, Jan 9in 66 daysColumbusKBAK · Columbus Municipal AirportDenverKAPA · Centennial AirportBeechcraft Hawker 800XP82h 54mOn request9JanColumbus → DenverKBAK → KAPA · in 66 daysBeechcraft Hawker 800XP · 8 seats · 2h 54mOn request
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About the airport
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KBAK airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Columbus airport (KBAK) today?
There are currently 5 valid NOTAMs for Columbus (KBAK). Affected: Obstacle: out of service; Obstacle lights: unserviceable; Other: out of service. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Columbus airport (KBAK)?
According to the latest weather report for KBAK (METAR, 04 Nov, 02:45 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 15 kt (28 km/h) from south (170°), gusts up to 25 kt, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 22 °C (dew point 14 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Columbus airport (KBAK)?
Columbus (KBAK) has 2 runways: runway 05/23 with 1,951 m (6,401 ft), asphalt and runway 14/32 with 1,524 m (5,000 ft), asphalt. The longest is 1,951 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Columbus airport (KBAK)?
Frequencies at KBAK: Tower 118.6 MHz and Ground 121.6 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Columbus Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code is KBAK and the IATA code is CLU. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KBAK airport?
Columbus Municipal Airport sits at 656 ft (200 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis.
Can I fly to KBAK by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Columbus Municipal Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KBAK?
There are currently 7 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Columbus Municipal Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.