Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) is a joint-use civilian and military airport located on the southeast side of Columbus, Ohio. Originally established as Lockbourne Army Air Base in 1942, it was later renamed in honor of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, a Columbus native. The Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing still operates from the airfield. The airport transitioned to civilian use after the Air Force closed its active-duty presence in 1980, and it has since developed into a major cargo and logistics hub. Its long runways—originally built for heavy military aircraft—make it well-suited for wide-body freighter operations. Airlines such as UPS, FedEx, and various charter carriers utilize the facility. While Rickenbacker handles limited scheduled passenger service, it serves primarily as a cargo airport and reliever field for the busier John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Its Foreign Trade Zone designation and proximity to major interstates have helped attract logistics and distribution operations to the surrounding industrial park.