Bolton Field | Information

About Bolton Field

Bolton Field, operated by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, serves as a reliever to Port Columbus International Airport. Constructed in October of 1970, Bolton Field is one of two general aviation (G.A.) reliever airports recognized in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) in the Columbus area-and one of 12 in Ohio. The Airport Authority encourages commercial development of portions of Bolton Field's 1500-acre site located off I-270, nine miles southwest of downtown Columbus.

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Bolton Field location:
2000 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228

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Aviation facilities and equipment include:

Air Traffic Control service daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
5500 feet of runway and parallel taxiway
Instrument Landing System (ILS)
Non-Directional Radio Beacon (NDB)
Automated Weather Observation System (AWOS)
Medium-intensity approach-lighting system
Supports 90 T-hangars and offers ample aircraft parking aprons
Piston, turboprop, jet aircraft and helicopter friendly
100+ based aircraft

Diverse general aviation services, operators and activities include:

Corporate and business transportation
Aircraft re-fueling and maintenance
Aircraft charters
Flight training
Recreational flying
Aerial advertising
Aerial news and traffic reporting
Fixed based operator
    - Capital City Jet Center

Onsite organizations:
    - Columbus State Community College Aviation Maintenance Program
    - Scioto Valley 99's
    - Central Ohio Balloon Club

Leasing Opportunities

There are leasing opportunities available at Bolton Field. Spaces are leased on a month-to-month basis. For additional information, contact Columbus Regional Airport Authority Real Estate at (614) 239-3193.

T-Hangar A1 through C10

$180/month

T-Hangar D1 through I10

$200/month

Large Office/Hangar Combination

$430/month

Large Office

$230/month

Small Office

$170/month

Single-Engine Based Tie-Down

$40/month

Multi-Engine Based Tie-Down

$50/month

Community features:

The award-winning JP's Barbecue Ribs restaurant provides a full-service lunch and dinner menu enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. With an outdoor patio and catering services for larger affairs, no matter what the occasion, it's hard to beat JP's.

Events and activities such as fly-ins, banner towing and ballooning also take place on airport grounds. These remain key attractions in driving Bolton Field's economic growth and appeal.

Economic Impact Analysis:

According to a 2005 independent study, Bolton Field Airport produces a total of $10.7 million in economic benefits for the Columbus region. The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, which operates Bolton Field, Port Columbus International and Rickenbacker International airports, initiated the economic impact study that considered all on-airport aviation activities, capital improvement projects, visitor related expenditures and their ripple effects.

The total economic benefits that stem from Bolton Field Airport are responsible for:

Supporting approximately 174 jobs

Generating $4.7 million in annual payroll

Producing $10.7 million in annual economic activity

First and second round impacts for Bolton Field are summarized in the chart below. To see the combined effect of all three airports on the Central Ohio Region, go to http://www.columbusairports.com/about/economic.asp

Bolton Field Airport

Jobs Annual Payroll Annual Economic Activity

Airport Tenants

First-Round 58 $2.1 Million $4.3 Million

Second-Round 73 $1.6 Million $3.9 Million

Total 131 $3.7 Million $8.2 Million

General Aviation Visitor Industry

First-Round 31 $601,400 $1.4 Million

Second-Round 12 $387,400 $1.1 million

Total 43 $988,800 $2.5 Million

Total 174 $4.7 Million $10.7 Million

For more information, view the Economic Impact Brochure or the full report.