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Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Overview
One of the American Midwest's primary airports, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the largest airport in Ohio. It serves roughly nine million passengers each year, mostly on domestic flights to cities like Chicago and Houston, and a few routes to Canada and Mexico.
The facility is fairly basic for an airport of its size, and passengers left unprepared may find themselves a bit bored in the terminal. However there are plenty of shopping and dining opportunities in the brand-new AIRMALL on Concourses B and C. A point of interest is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Gift Shop, selling memorabilia from the famous Cleveland landmark.
Location
The airport is situated 10 miles (16km) southwest of Cleveland.
Getting to the city
The Ground Transportation Services Office, which is responsible for taxis, shuttles and limos, is located at the north end of the baggage claim level on the lower level of the main terminal (Tel: 216-898-5161). The RTA provides a regular train service between the airport and downtown Cleveland via the Tower City Station and departs every 15 minutes and costs US$2 (Tel: 216-566-5100). The train station is on the lower level of the main terminal. Lorain County Transit (LCT) provides a bus service to and from the airport to the Elyria Park and Ride station in Elyria and Oberlin College. A single fare is $6 and the bus departs from the airport's ticketing level outside the United Airlines' ticket counter. Cabs are also available at the baggage claim level of the airport. Hotel shuttles can be called from the hotel courtesy phones in the baggage claim area.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 216 265 6000.
Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Overview
Port Columbus Airport is a relatively small airport with just one terminal. It is just six miles (10km) from Columbus in Ohio. The airport offers passengers a range of facilities and entertainment options including art exhibitions, museums and free wi-fi. The airport is quintessentially Midwestern with friendly and efficient staff making your travelling experience a breeze.
Location
The airport is situated seven miles (10km) northeast of Columbus.
Getting to the city
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) buses run to destinations throughout the city. Taxis are available for hire 24-hours a day at the ground transportation area of the terminal. Downtown shuttles operate a rapid service to the city centre every 20 minutes.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Tel: +1 614 239 4000.
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Overview
Located 13 miles (20km) outside of Cincinnati, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a busy Midwestern hub, and one of the primary gateways to Ohio. Serving nearly eight million passengers each year, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has a reputation as a pleasantly efficient facility; and although services and amenities are very basic there are plenty of shopping and dining options in Terminal 3, which resembles a shopping mall more than an airport!
Most flights to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport are operated by Delta, and although it is an international airport, nearly all routes are domestic with short flights to Atlanta and Chicago being the most popular. The airport's small size puts it at a disadvantage in the winter, when de-icing aircraft and runways can cause longer delays than in larger facilities.
Location
The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) southwest of Cincinnati.
Getting to the city
TANK public bus services are available between the airport and downtown Cincinnati and Covington seven days a week from the crosswalk of terminal 1 and outside terminal 3. The Airport Executive Shuttle can take passengers directly to hotels and other locations in Downtown Cincinnati and Covington. Taxis can be arranged via courtesy phones in terminals 1 and 2, or the taxi desk in the baggage reclaim area of terminal 3.
Time
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from March to November).
Contacts
Airport Admin: +1 859 767 3151.
Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
Overview
Akron-Canton Regional Airport is one of the fastest-growing airports in the Midwest, gaining in popularity due to its reputation for friendly and efficient service. The facility is small, but conveniently-located in Summit County, Ohio, 10 miles (16km) from both Akron and Canton and only 40 miles (65km) from Cleveland.
The facility only handles domestic flights, but there are cheap flights to Akron-Canton Regional Airport from many US cities, including Atlanta, Boston, New York City, Chicago, Detroit, Charlotte, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, and many others.
Location
10 miles (16km) from both Akron and Canton
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Overview
Located nine miles (14km) from the central business district of Dayton, James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is conveniently situated for flights to Ohio as it is near several main interstate highways.
A travel hub for the Midwestern US, Dayton International Airport is reachable from most major US airports within a 90-minute flight, and so flights to Dayton International Airport are available from many cities, including Atlanta, New York, Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Dallas, Baltimore, Orlando, and Washington DC.
The airport itself is pleasant, with a variety of restaurants and shops, as well as seasonal art exhibitions to entertain passengers while they wait. The facility has only one terminal, making connections quick and easy.
Location
The airport is nine miles (14km) from central Dayton.
Cleveland Hopkins International Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.
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