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Updated Mar 14, 2026
40 flight delays, 13 cancellations disrupt CMH operations March 8

John Glenn Columbus International Airport experienced significant operational strain with 40 flight delays and 13 cancellations on March 8, 2026. The disruptions affected domestic flights and caused confusion and long waits for passengers during peak travel periods.

Travel and Tour World·Mar 8, 2026
CMH Next parking garage construction progressing on new terminal project

Construction is moving forward on the new 1.5 million square-foot parking garage for CMH Next, the airport's new terminal project. The facility will feature over 50 new EV chargers and is designed to provide a smoother journey for every traveler.

Fly Columbus·Mar 7, 2026
Ohio lawmakers support CMH application for FAA Airport Terminal Program funding

Rep. Mike Carey and several other Ohio lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supporting CMH's application to the Fiscal Year 2026 Airport Terminal Program for additional improvements. The letter was signed by Reps. Beatty, Balderson, Taylor, and Sens. Moreno and Husted.

Spectrum News 1·Mar 6, 2026
Breeze Airways announces nonstop service to Savannah and Tampa

John Glenn Columbus International Airport announced two new nonstop Breeze Airways routes. Service to Savannah, Georgia begins July 1, 2026 with twice-weekly flights, and Tampa, Florida service begins July 3, 2026 on Mondays and Fridays.

Columbus Underground·Feb 24, 2026
United Airlines launches daily nonstop CMH-Los Angeles service March 29

United Airlines announced new daily nonstop service between John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport starting March 29, 2026. This represents a significant win for the hundreds of passengers traveling between Central Ohio and LA daily.

ABC 6 Columbus·Jan 15, 2026

Airport Profile

Bond TypeGARB
Rate MethodologyHybrid Compensatory
S&PA
Moody'sA2

Key Financial Data (FY 2024)

CPE$8.07
Signatory Landing Fee$4.4500
Enplanements4,474,715
Total Operating Revenue$134.8M
Total Operating Expense$129.5M
Operating Income$5.2M
Total Debt$319.4M
Rate Covenant1.25x
Unrestricted Cash$271.9M
Landed Weight (1000 lbs)5,131,585

Enplaned Passengers (FAA CATS)

4.5M+7.2%
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Cost per Enplanement (CPE)

$8.07-13.5%

Revenue

$134.8M+7.5%

Expense

$129.5M+4.5%

Ratemaking Overview

Overall MethodologyHybrid Compensatory

Settlement & True-Up

Not available

Landing Fee Methodology

Not available

Terminal Rental Rate

Not available

Common Use & Gate Allocation

Additional Bonds Test

Additional Bonds may be issued on parity provided either: (a) Net Revenues for the last audited Fiscal Year or any 12 consecutive months out of the most recent 18 months, together with Coverage Account amounts, were at least equal to (A) 125% of Maximum Aggregate Annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds and proposed Bonds, and (B) 100% of maximum aggregate annual debt service on Subordinate Obligations; or (b) Consultant certificate showing that for the period from the first full Fiscal Year following issuance (during which no interest is paid from proceeds) through the later of (1) fifth full Fiscal Year or (2) third full Fiscal Year with no capitalized interest, estimated Net Revenues together with Coverage Account amounts and other legally available funds will be at least equal to (1) 125% of Aggregate Annual Debt Service on all Outstanding Bonds, proposed Bonds, and estimated future Bonds to complete uncompleted Airport Facilities, and (2) 100% of aggregate annual debt service on Subordinate Obligations. Exception: Completion Bonds (principal amount not exceeding 15% of original Bonds for the Project) may be issued with only a Consultant certificate that the Project nature/purpose has not materially changed and an Authorized Authority Representative certificate regarding cost overruns and sufficiency of funds.

Rate Covenant

Covenant Ratio1.25x

Net Revenues in each Fiscal Year must be at least equal to: (a) Aggregate Annual Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds (reduced by Capitalized Interest and PFCs Available for Debt Service), plus deposits to Common/Series Debt Service Reserve Accounts, plus reimbursements to Credit/Liquidity Providers, plus principal and interest on Subordinate Obligations, plus funding of debt service reserve funds for Subordinate Obligations. Separately, Net Revenues together with any amounts available in the Coverage Account must equal at least (i) 125% of Aggregate Annual Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds and (ii) 100% of aggregate annual debt service on Subordinate Obligations. Coverage Account transfers cannot exceed the Coverage Amount (25% of Annual Debt Service on Outstanding Bonds).

Flow of Funds

All Revenues deposited to Revenue Fund. Priority: First, Operation and Maintenance Fund (monthly deposits projected to be required for O&M Expenses). Second, Debt Service Fund (monthly deposits for principal and interest on Outstanding Bonds; PFCs Available for Debt Service deposited to applicable Series Debt Service Accounts). Third, Debt Service Reserve Fund (monthly deposits to Common Debt Service Reserve Account and/or Series Debt Service Reserve Accounts as required). Fourth, Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Funds (monthly deposits for Subordinate Obligations). Fifth, Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Reserve Funds (monthly deposits to fund deficiencies, but only if DSRF accounts are fully funded). Sixth, Operation and Maintenance Reserve Account (monthly deposits to fund deficiencies). Seventh, Renewal and Replacement Fund (monthly deposits to fund deficiencies). Eighth, Coverage Account (discretionary deposits by Authority). Ninth, Rebate Fund (as required by Supplemental Indenture). Tenth, Authority General Purpose Fund (remaining Revenues for any lawful purpose). Authority reserves right to amend clauses Sixth through Tenth without Bondholder consent, provided no violation of clauses First through Fifth.

1.Operation and Maintenance Fund — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, deposit Revenues projected to be required to pay Operation and Maintenance Expenses for that month per approved budget. If O&M Fund insufficient, transfer additional Revenues from Revenue Fund or O&M Reserve Account.
2.Debt Service Fund — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, transfer sufficient Revenues to Trustee for deposit to Debt Service Fund to provide for principal and interest on Outstanding Bonds. PFCs Available for Debt Service deposited to applicable Series Debt Service Accounts per Supplemental Indenture.
3.Debt Service Reserve Fund — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, transfer sufficient Revenues to Trustee for deposit to Debt Service Reserve Fund (Common Debt Service Reserve Account and/or Series Debt Service Reserve Accounts) per Master Indenture and Supplemental Indentures.
4.Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Funds — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, transfer sufficient Revenues to Trustee in amounts necessary to make all payments and deposits required during following month on all Subordinate Obligations.
5.Subordinate Obligation Debt Service Reserve Funds — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, transfer Revenues to Trustee to fund deficiencies in debt service reserve funds for Subordinate Obligations, but only if amounts (including Surety Policies) in Common Debt Service Reserve Account and Series Debt Service Reserve Accounts are sufficient to meet Reserve Requirements.
6.Operation and Maintenance Reserve Account — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, deposit sufficient Revenues to fund any deficiency in O&M Reserve Account.
7.Renewal and Replacement Fund — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, deposit sufficient Revenues to fund any deficiency in Renewal and Replacement Fund.
8.Coverage Account — On or prior to the 10th Business Day of each month, at Authority's discretion, deposit Revenues to Coverage Account in amount determined by Authority.
9.Rebate Fund — Deposit amounts and at times provided in Supplemental Indenture for payment of Rebate Amount.
10.Authority General Purpose Fund — After all deposits First through Ninth, Authority may deposit remaining Revenues to Authority General Purpose Fund for any lawful purpose, including redeposit to Revenue Fund.

Source Documents

Financial Statements

March-2025-Financial-Statements.pdf
December-2024-Financial-Statements.pdf
January-2025-Financial-Statements.pdf

Source: FAA CATS Form 5100-127, DOT T-100 Market Data, Airport Official Statements · Hub classification: FAA CY 2024 Enplanement Data · Prepared by DWU Consulting