Columbus Municipal Airport - CLU-Columbus Municipal
Located 3 miles north of Columbus, Indiana, Columbus Municipal Airport is located in the site of the former Atterbury Army Airfield that operated during World War II. Situated in Bartholomew County, CLU-Columbus Municipal uses different three-letter code identifiers for both the Federal Aviation Administration and the International Air Transport Association. Most airports in the United States uses the same code identifiers for both airline trade associations. After the war, the airport also became the home of the Air Force Reserve from 1949 to 1952 as well as from 1953 to 1969.
Best Time to Visit
The CLU-Columbus Municipal Airport covers a total area of 2,000 acres with an elevation of 200 meters above sea level. There are two concrete runways at the airport, one 6,400 feet long, and the other is 5,000 feet. It has a single terminal building that was completely renovated back in 2015. In 2015, the airport had a record high of 39,155 aircraft operations with an average of 107 flights in a day. Greenwood, Lawrence and Martinsville are nearby areas you can check out for short strolls and sightseeing.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Several Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) hotels located near the airport provides free airport shuttle services available upon request. A few of these include the Red Roof Inn Columbus – Taylorsville, situated 2.5 miles from the airport and the comfy Hampton Inn Columbus/Taylorsville, situated just 3.3 miles away.
The Indianapolis International Airport is 38 miles away from CLU-Columbus Municipal Airport.
