What's the busiest hour for departures at CMH?

Departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 16.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of CMH?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from CMH?

American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with 1314 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from CMH?

Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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CMH Airport - John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Columbus, United States. Departures peak at 06:00 local, averaging 16.6 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-05-18. Schedule coverage: 34 days observed.

Peak departure hour

06:00

16.6 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1 flights/hr

Traffic score

86/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 146 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 19:00 local (10.6 flights/hr). Total: 134 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. American Airlines (AA) 1,314
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 1,100
3. Delta Air Lines, (DL) 834
4. United Airlines, (UA) 768
5. Air Atlantis (EJ) 86

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Chicago (ORD) 497
2. 🇺🇸 Atlanta (ATL) 266
3. 🇺🇸 New York (LGA) 256
4. 🇺🇸 Charlotte (CLT) 195
5. 🇺🇸 Orlando (MCO) 187

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at CMH?: Departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport peak at 06:00 local time, averaging 16.6 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of CMH?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from CMH?: American Airlines (AA) is the largest operator at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, with 1314 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from CMH?: Chicago (ORD) is the most-flown destination, with observed departures in the past 60 days.

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