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Burke Lakefront Airport

Cleveland, United States

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Burke Lakefront Airport

Cleveland, United States
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Downtown Cleveland's lakefront general aviation airport.

Opened
1947
Location
Cleveland, United States
Burke Lakefront Airport is a public general aviation airport situated on the southern shore of Lake Erie in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Owned and operated by the City of Cleveland, it serves primarily private, corporate, and charter aircraft rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport occupies a narrow strip of landfilled land along the lakefront, placing it just minutes from downtown Cleveland's business district. It has historically hosted air shows, including the National Air Race, and serves as a convenient option for business travelers flying into the city on private aircraft. Burke Lakefront is also located adjacent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center, making it a notable landmark in the city's lakefront redevelopment area. Discussions about the airport's long-term future and potential redevelopment of its land have taken place periodically.
Terminals
The airport features a fixed-base operator (FBO) terminal serving general aviation traffic rather than a traditional commercial passenger terminal.
Getting to & from
The airport is approximately one mile from downtown Cleveland, accessible primarily by car or taxi, with no dedicated rail or rapid transit connection.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Burke Lakefront Airport; it serves exclusively general aviation, charter, and corporate flights.
Notable facts
  • Located on landfill along the Lake Erie shoreline in downtown Cleveland.
  • Has two runways oriented to accommodate lake wind patterns.
  • Historically hosted the Cleveland National Air Show.
  • Sits adjacent to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Great Lakes Science Center.
  • Subject to ongoing municipal debates about potential redevelopment of its lakefront land.
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Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport
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Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is a city-owned airport on the shore of Lake Erie, in the northeast part of downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States. It is classified as a general aviation airport and is an FAA designated reliever to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), which is Greater Cleveland's primary airport. In 2018, based on FAA data, Burke Lakefront was the seventh busiest airport in the state of Ohio. It is named after former Cleveland mayor and U.S. senator Thomas A. Burke.

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