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January 25, 2022 Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
CMH Boardroom, WebEx video, and Telephone Conferencing
1. Welcome / Call to Order .................................................................... W. Heifner
2. Approval of November 30, 2021 Board Meeting and Strategy Session Minutes
3. Committee Reports
• Air Service & Customer Experience ................................... F. Bertley
• Business Development & Logistics ................................... E. Kessler
• Facilities, Services & Innovation ....................................... P. Chodak
• Finance & Audit .................................................................... J. Miller
• Human Resources ......................................................... K. Morrison
4. President & CEO Report .................................................................. J. Nardone
5. Resolutions
6. Other Business
7. Motion to Adjourn
MEETING OF THE CRAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS | MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Present: William R. Heifner, Chair
Elizabeth P. Kessler, Vice Chair
Frederic Bertley
Paul Chodak, III
Ramon Jones
Kenny McDonald
Jordan A. Miller
Karen J. Morrison
Terrance Williams
CRAA Executive Staff: Joseph R. Nardone, President & Chief Executive Officer
Casey Denny, Chief Operations Officer
Shannon Fitzpatrick, Chief People Officer
Tom McCarthy, Chief Planning & Engineering Officer
Paul Streitenberger, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Wickline, General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer
CRAA Staff: K. Bailey, K. Easterday, J. Gardner, C Goodwin, R. Jones, C. Knisley, S. McQuaide, B.
Sarkis, K. Shirer
Others present: Mr. Bill Case, Managing Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC
Mr. Anthony Core, Sr. Attorney, Squire Patton Boggs
Mr. Chris Franzman, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
Mr. Herb Gillen, President, Herb Gillen Agency
Mr. Brent Kelley, Managing Principal, Schaefer
Mr. Kevin McPeek, Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC
Mr. Matt Schnelle, Sr. Aviation Engineer, RS&H
Others present via telephone: Mr. Elwin Dobson, Sr. Aviation Project Manager, HKS Inc.
Ms. Lauren Drinkwine, Business Development Executive, Messer Construction
Mr. James Dietz, Principal Director of Aviation, Henderson Engineers
Ms. Jennifer Hessler, Client Relationship Manager, Schaefer
Mr. David Kipp, VP of Technology for Burns (Engineering Firm)
Ms. Shannon Simon, Aviation Business Development Manager, HKS Inc.
Mr. Brad Swank, Associate Regional Director, DWL Architects
Mr. David Tomber, Director Strategic Consulting, Woolpert
Ms. Angela Whitfield, Attorney, Carpenter Lipps
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Heifner called the meeting of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors to order at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday,
November 30, 2021. Board member, staff and guest attendance was confirmed through visual or electronic means, and
passwords were provided where required. Knisley confirmed that all attendees were able to hear the meeting and had access
to the meeting materials.
Chair Heifner stated that the meeting was being conducted by via hybrid model in person and video/ telephone conference.
Chair Heifner asked each attendee to identify themselves when they spoke and stated that all votes taken during the meeting
would be conducted by roll call to ensure a clear and accurate record.
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MINUTES
Chair Heifner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes for October 26, 2021. Hearing none, Chodak moved for
approval; Kessler seconded. Motion to approve the minutes passed.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Air Service and Customer Experience Committee:
Bertley reported the committee met on November 17, 2021, and discussed:
• Current state of passenger air traffic including return of pre-pandemic destinations and status of business travel.
• The third quarter Airport Service Quality (ASQ) score.
• Launch of several customer experience initiatives including Paw Force One, opening of Hangar 815 and the
modernizing of the ezPark program.
• Preparations for a possible 2023 air show in conjunction with Herb Gillen Airshows.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for February 16, 2022.
Business Development & Logistics Committee:
Kessler reported that although the committee had not met since the last Board meeting, the committee had three resolutions
for the Board’s consideration. The committee members each had the opportunity to preview the resolution 57-21, 58-21 and
59-21. The committee recommended their approval.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022.
Facilities, Services & Innovation Committee:
Chodak reported the committee met November 17, 2021, and discussed:
Safety
With increased recordable incidents this year, staff redoubled prevention efforts and exceeded all monthly leading indicator
goals.
CMH – John Glenn International
Construction continues with the garage reclamation with plans to have level 2 (635 spaces) open for public parking by the
end of the year.
LCK – Rickenbacker
Runway 5R-23L is back in operation and open with a new Aircraft Design Group (ADG) VI classification and final flight check
of NAVAID replacement is scheduled for November 22, 2021.
2021 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Current actual spend of 78% of the Board approved capital budget.
Resolutions
Review of one resolution 54-21. The committee recommended their approval.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022.
Finance & Audit Committee:
Miller reported the committee met on November 17, 2021 discussed:
• October financials which showed the following:
o Total revenue through October was $92.5M on a budget of $76.6M due to strong results in excess of CARES
funds.
o Total expenses through October were $61.2M compared to a budget of $64.2M.
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o Total operating income for the month of October was $31.3M before depreciation and CARES and $41.8M
before depreciation on a budget of $22.9M.
o Rickenbacker’s net operating income was $8.6M million compared to a budget of $1.9M, making it the best
year in history for Rickenbacker.
• Review of the regular or recurring expense provision of the CRAA Bylaws.
• Review of resolutions 55-21 and 56-21. The committee recommended their approval.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022.
Human Resources Committee:
Morrison reported the committee had not met since the last Board meeting.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for December 8, 2021.
PRESIDENT & CEO REPORT
Nardone provided brief remarks regarding the November President’s Report, which may be obtained in full online:
https://columbusairports.com/about-us/leadership-team/craa-board-of-directors/craa-board-meetings-and-minutes
Nardone shared the following top takeaways:
• Bipartisan infrastructure bill passed November 5, 2021 2021 containing $5B in competitive grants that will be
allocated to airport terminals over the next five years. While exact details are forthcoming from federal agencies,
this represents a tremendous opportunity for CMH.
• On the passenger side of air servcie, activity was 87% of 2019 levels.
• Rickenbacker continues to experience record air freight demand. October total cargo volumes were up nearly 29%
over October of last year and are up 28% year-to-date.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution #54-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority authorizing a contract in the amount of $6,041,455 with M-B
Companies Inc. for the purchase of seven (7) new high-speed, multi-tasking snow removal units, project #21008, for use at
Rickenbacker International Airport.
MOVED: F. Bertley; SECONDED: K. McDonald
YEA: 9 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
Resolution #55-21 authorizing the issuance of subordinated airport revenue credit facility bonds of the Columbus Regional
Airport Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the purpose of financing the costs of “Port
Authority Facilities” within the meaning of Section 4582.21 of the Ohio Revised Code; authorizing the execution and delivery
of a subordinated obligations trust indenture and credit facility agreement; and authorizing the execution and delivery of other
instruments, documents or agreements appropriate to the foregoing and related matters.
MOVED: J. Miller; SECONDED: T. Williams
YEA: 9 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
Resolution #56-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority adopting the Operating Budget for 2022; Amending the
Operating Budget for 2021; Adopting the Capital Budget for 2022; Adopting the schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges for the
calendar/fiscal year 2022; and authorizing the annual appropriations for calendar/fiscal year 2022.
MOVED: K. McDonald; SECONDED: R. Jones
YEA: 9 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
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Resolution #57-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority exercising its right to own the commercial fuel storage facilities
at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, further authorizing the President & CEO to take all necessary actions and
execute the necessary agreements to resolve current legal disputes with Lane Aviation and to purchase the fuel farm assets
and continuously operate the commercial fuel farm at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, and to amend the capital
budget to account for such purchase and to adopt initial rates & charges for the fuel farm’s use.
MOVED: J. Miller; SECONDED: K. McDonald
YEA: 9 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
Resolution #58-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority authorizing the President & CEO to negotiate and enter into
amendments extending the existing concession agreements with Paradies Lagardere News/Gift/Retail locations and the Vino
Volo Restaurant until March 31, 2022, and to negotiate and enter into a new concession agreement with Paradies Lagardere
for a term of up to ten years.
MOVED: E. Kessler; SECONDED: P. Chodak III
YEA: 9 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
Resolution #59-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority authorizing the execution by the President & CEO of a
contingent real estate agreement for the sale of approximately 61 acres of land at Bolton Field Airport.
MOVED: K. McDonald; SECONDED: J. Miller
YEA: 9 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
Resolution #60-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority recognizing Terrance Williams for his six years of dedication
and exemplary service to the Columbus Regional Airport Authority.
MOVED: J. Miller; SECONDED: E. Kessler
YEA: 8 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: T. Williams
OTHER BUSINESS
Chair Heifner announced that at the conclusion of the Board meeting, the Board will immediately transition to the strategy
session.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no further business brought before the Board, Chair Heifner adjourned the meeting at 3:27 p.m. on Tuesday, November
30, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph R. Nardone
Secretary
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CRAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS STRATEGY SESSION
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Present: William R. Heifner, Chair
Elizabeth P. Kessler, Vice Chair
Frederic Bertley
Paul Chodak, III
Ramon Jones
Kenny McDonald
Jordan A. Miller
Karen J. Morrison
Terrance Williams
CRAA Executive Staff: Joseph R. Nardone, President & Chief Executive Officer
Casey Denny, Chief Operations Officer
Shannon Fitzpatrick, Chief People Officer
Tom McCarthy, Chief Planning & Engineering Officer
Paul Streitenberger, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Wickline, General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer
CRAA Staff: K. Easterday, J. Gardner, C Goodwin, R. Jones, C. Knisley, S. McQuaide, B. Sarkis, K.
Shirer
CRAA Staff via telephone: S. Bell, K. Bailey
Others present: Mr. Jeff Bolchalik, Principal, Schaefer
Mr. Bill Case, Managing Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC
Mr. Anthony Core, Sr. Attorney, Squire Patton Boggs
Mr. Chris Franzman, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
Mr. Brent Kelley, Managing Principal, Schaefer
Mr. Kevin McPeek, Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC
Mr. Andrew Schneider, Transportation, Kimley Horn
Mr. Matt Schnelle, Sr. Aviation Engineer, RS&H
Others present via telephone: Mr. Elwin Dobson, Sr. Aviation Project Manager, HKS Inc.
Ms. Lauren Drinkwine, Business Development Executive, Messer Construction
Mr. James Dietz, Principal Director of Aviation, Henderson Engineers
Ms. Jennifer Hessler, Client Relationship Manager, Schaefer
Mr. David Kipp, VP of Technology for Burns (Engineering Firm)
Ms. Shannon Simon, Aviation Business Development Manager, HKS Inc.
Mr. Brad Swank, Associate Regional Director, DWL Architects
Mr. David Tomber, Director Strategic Consulting, Woolpert
Mr. Scott Tumolo, Strategy Director, C&S Companies
Ms. Angela Whitfield, Attorney, Carpenter Lipps
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Heifner called the Columbus Regional Board of Directors Strategy Session to order at 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, November
30, 2021. Board member, staff and guest attendance was confirmed through visual or electronic means. Knisley confirmed
that all attendees were able to hear the meeting and had access to the meeting materials.
WELCOME
President & CEO, Joe Nardone welcomed members of the Board and public to the meeting, advising this was an informational
only session and there would be no formal action asked of the Board Members. Nardone advised staff would present on the
state of the current terminal and the potential need for a new terminal, allowing time for open dialogue and questions.
PRESENTATION
Members of the Strategic Leadership team delivered a presentation regarding the concept of a new terminal, highlighting the
following key areas:
• Current terminal - Staff discussed the state of the current terminal, touching on the age of the building, the cost to
remain in the building and challenges posed by the current building’s configuration.
• Benefits of a new terminal - Staff reviewed the possible benefits of a new terminal including the potential for increased
revenue, a new “front door” to Columbus and the ability to accommodate future passenger growth.
• Financing of a new terminal – Staff discussed the financial considerations regarding a new terminal, including the
potential financial models and key assumptions used in the modeling.
• Community and stakeholder support – Staff touched on items related to community and stakeholder support, the
customer experience, and emphasized the importance of communication.
• Next steps and timing – Staff discussed possible next steps and timelines noting that the Board would have the
opportunity in January to consider a resolution to increase the capital budget to allow for design activities related to a
new terminal.
During and following the presentation, board members engaged in discussion regarding the various financial components
and models, the cost of not moving forward, future trends that could impact planning and the overall need, innovation and
the need to obtain stakeholder input, particularly from airlines as it relates to the customer experience. Chair Heifner
complemented the staff on their efforts, noting the overall level of preparation and information.
At the conclusion of the presentation and discussion, Chair Heifner reiterated that the Board was not taking formal action at
this time.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no further business brought before the Board, Bertley moved to adjourn; Kessler seconded. Chair Heifner adjourned the
meeting at 4:43 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph R. Nardone
Secretary
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2021
Respectfully Submitted
Mario Wong, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
Unaudited for internal purposes
CRAA Operating Revenue & Expenses
For the Period Ending December 31, 2021 MANAGEMENT COMMENTS
($ In Thousands)
2021 2020 CURRENT YEAR BUDGET VARIANCE:
REVENUE ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE % ACTUAL VARIANCE REVENUE
PARKING $28,948 $17,141 $11,806 68.9% $17,045 $11,903 Total Operating Revenue has a favorable budget variance
of $21,423.
AIRLINES 35,145 36,875 (1,731) -4.7% 29,215 5,930
PARKING - $11,806
GROUND TRANSPORTATION 11,425 8,669 2,756 31.8% 8,105 3,320 The favorably strong variance is due to an increase in enplaned passengers
utilizing our parking options.
CONCESSIONS & MISC LESSEES 7,785 7,250 535 7.4% 6,443 1,342
AIRLINES - ($1,731)
The unfavorable variance is primarily due to a large credit that the airport
AIR FREIGHT 11,672 7,100 4,571 64.4% 8,094 3,578 authority provided to the airlines to assist them during the pandemic.
HOTEL 5,463 5,645 (181) -3.2% 1,579 3,884 GROUND TRANSPORTATION - $2,756
The favorable variance is due to an increase in deplaned passengers
utilizing our ground transportation options.
GENERAL AVIATION 3,808 3,476 331 9.5% 3,383 425
CONCESSIONS & MISC LESSEES - $535
GROUND HANDLING FEES 6,505 3,320 3,185 95.9% 4,053 2,452 The favorable variance is due to an increase in enplaned passengers offset
by pandemic relief provided to the concessionaires.
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 328 320 8 2.3% 303 25
AIR FREIGHT - $4,571
The favorably strong variance is due to a higher than anticipated cargo
INTERMODAL LIFT FEES 1,205 1,119 87 7.7% 1,048 157 volume. This increase in cargo volume is primarily the result of our focus
to attract more freight into LCK as a better distribution option.
OTHER INCOME 564 507 57 11.2% 534 30 Additionally, the favorable variance is being impacted by the supply chain
demands.
112,846 91,423 21,423 23.4% 79,801 33,045 HOTEL - ($181)
The unfavorable variance is due to a lower than desirable occupancy and
room rate. The hotels contributed to $1,655 of net operating income
despite an unfavorable variance.
EXPENSES
GENERAL AVIATION - $331
SALARIES & WAGES $27,157 $26,474 ($683) -2.6% $27,420 $263 The favorable variance is primarily due to higher use fees.
BENEFITS & PERSONNEL 8,696 9,369 672 7.2% 8,921 225 GROUND HANDLING FEES - $3,185
The favorably strong variance is primarily due to a higher than anticipated
cargo volume and aircraft turns.
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 4,941 5,195 255 4.9% 4,193 (748)
EXPENSES
SERVICES 21,037 22,789 1,752 7.7% 18,765 (2,272)
Total Operating Expenses have a favorable budget
HOTEL SERVICES 3,809 3,682 (127) -3.5% 1,401 (2,409) variance of $528.
CONTRACT LABOR FBO/GSE 3,752 2,551 (1,201) -47.1% 2,684 (1,068) SALARIES & WAGES - ($683)
The unfavorable variance is due to higher than planned job vacancies that
CONTRACT LABOR OTHER 8,388 8,321 (67) -0.8% 7,138 (1,250) were offset by a greater increase in compensation to retain employees or
attract new hires.
OTHER EXPENSES 73 - (73) - 125 52 BENEFITS & PERSONNEL - $672
The favorable variance is due to the higher than planned job vacancies.
77,853 78,382 528 0.7% 70,647 (7,206)
SUPPLIES & MATERIAL - $255
The favorable variance is due to the deferral of software related expenses.
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPR. & CARES ACT SERVICES - $1,752
The favorable variance is due to the spend deferral of Maintenance and
34,993 13,042 21,951 168.3% 9,154 25,839 Professional Services.
HOTEL SERVICES - ($127)
The slightly unfavorable variance is due to an increase in operating and
CARES ACT 12,759 12,700 (59) -0.5% 21,000 (8,241) insurance costs. The hotels contributed $1,655 of net operating income
despite an unfavorable variance.
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPR. CONTRACT LABOR FBO/GSE - ($1,201)
The unfavorable variance is due to the need to source personnel that
serviced the customer’s increased demand in cargo and passenger volumes
$47,752 $25,742 $22,011 85.5% $30,154 $17,598 at LCK.
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
For the Period Ending December 31, 2021
($ In Thousands)
CRAA OPERATING INCOME
$6,000 YTD
104%
$5,000 of 2019
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$-
$(1,000)
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2021A 2021B 2020A 2019A
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Full year YTD
2021A $ 1,492 $ 1,203 $ 3,722 $ 4,026 $ 4,234 $ 5,733 $ 4,888 $ 6,140 $ 5,130 $ 5,321 $ 4,816 $ 1,046 $ 47,752 $ 47,752
2021B $ 71 $ 685 $ 2,554 $ 2,241 $ 3,367 $ 3,177 $ 2,608 $ 3,385 $ 2,731 $ 2,128 $ 2,280 $ 513 $ 25,741 $ 25,741
2020A $ 3,085 $ 3,495 $ 1,669 $ (736) $ (130) $ 5,845 $ 3,722 $ 2,332 $ 5,130 $ 4,860 $ 5,628 $ (4,746) $ 30,154 $ 30,154
2019A $ 3,288 $ 3,036 $ 3,485 $ 4,137 $ 4,896 $ 5,342 $ 4,851 $ 3,259 $ 3,987 $ 4,778 $ 4,125 $ 744 $ 45,928 $ 45,928
NET OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS UNIT
Current Month Year to Date
Revenue
$9,256 $100,475
Revenue Expenses
$8,058
Expenses NOI
NOI
$62,128
$1,705 $1,849 $38,347
$1,197
$25,130
$15,726
CMH|TZR LCK|IID -$143
$9,405
CMH|TZR LCK|IID
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
For the Period Ending December 31, 2021
($ In Thousands)
Total Enplanements
450,000
400,000
YTD
350,000 68.3%
300,000 of 2019
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2021A 2021B 2020A 2019A
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Full year YTD
2021A 111,275 118,453 210,938 205,662 259,913 310,756 342,122 281,943 285,019 312,057 302,002 313,953 3,054,093 3,054,093
2021B 105,368 128,428 225,714 240,466 249,270 262,276 264,444 253,090 185,623 164,352 176,851 205,283 2,461,165 2,461,165
2020A 304,148 312,941 168,934 14,073 44,882 99,030 134,108 122,658 112,642 144,926 133,589 141,025 1,732,956 1,732,956
2019A 289,819 300,752 405,545 357,710 407,261 415,156 411,979 377,211 354,900 403,173 358,786 388,231 4,470,523 4,470,523
The current month actual reflects a forecast for enplanement totals.
UTILITY COSTS CRAA SALARIES & WAGES
Head Count Overtime
2021A $4,157
2021B $4,168
Filled Part Time
Positions Vacant
0 $1,202
353 $978
2020A $3,533 Full Time
Vacant
11
2019A $4,079 Actual Budget
Reported through pay period ending 11/13/21 for headcount and 12/25/21 for overtime
CMH LEASABLE BUILDINGS LCK LEASABLE BUILDINGS
Occupied & Vacant Square Feet Occupied & Vacant Square Feet
Office
43,245 Office
43,134
Occupied Vacant
Vacant
Occupied 411,303 66,650
78,280
240,913 Hangar 86% 14%
25%
75% 20,035
Hangar
Warehouse
23,516
15,000
Includes only those buildings in a current leasable state. Includes only those buildings in a current leasable state.
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOHN GLENN INTERNATIONAL
For the Period Ending December 31, 2021
($ In Thousands)
RENTAL CAR ACTIVITY
HOTEL OPERATIONS
(Year over Year / Year to Date)
Actual Budget Variance
REVENUE $5,463 $5,645 ($180) Number of Transactions
EXPENSES 3,809 3,682 (127)
Net Operating Income $1,655 $1,962 ($307) November Year to Date
Average Daily Rate Occupancy Rate 506,263
Revenue Per Available
Room
$121.84 $121.26
$59.47 $57.71
42,996
48.6% 254,773
47.1%
27,356 208,792
14,414
Fairfield Inn Residence Inn Fairfield Inn Residence Inn Fairfield Inn Residence Inn 2021 2020 2019
Statistical Results are reported YTD through the current month. Reported 1 month in arrears.
NON-AIRLINE REVENUE JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS GATES
Leased Gates YTD Use of Unleased Gates
YTD - % of Operating Revenue
2021 2020
FRONTIER SOUTHWEST
60.8% 1 5 898
2021 SPIRIT 841
51.5% 1
710
DELTA
6 UNITED 611
3
53.6% TOTAL 442
2020
31 332
57.3% 301 307
263
199
67.8% AMERICAN 17 38
- 1 - 11 5 4
7
2019 UNLEASED
8
64.5%
Actual Budget
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
RICKENBACKER INTERNATIONAL
For the Period Ending December 31, 2021
($ In Thousands)
LCK OPERATING INCOME
2021 2020
Revenue Actual Budget Variance Actual Variance
Aviation - Business Services $11,723 $6,041 $5,682 $7,355 $4,368
Aviation - Public Airport 9,144 6,056 3,088 6,584 2,560
Aviation - Airside Buildings 1,510 1,322 188 1,381 129
Real Estate 2,344 2,253 91 2,134 210
Indirect 10 10 - 12 (2)
Total 24,730 15,682 9,048 17,466 7,264
Expenses
Aviation - Business Services 6,824 4,813 (2,012) 4,825 (1,999)
Aviation - Public Airport 5,281 5,241 (40) 4,986 (295)
Aviation - Airside Buildings 1,195 1,229 33 402 (793)
Real Estate 440 465 25 742 302
Indirect 1,982 2,485 503 2,217 235
Total 15,723 14,233 (1,490) 13,172 (2,550)
Net Operating Income Before
9,008 1,449 7,559 4,294 4,714
Depr. & CARES Act
CARES Act 400 800 (400) 1,400 (1,000)
Net Operating Income Before
$9,408 $2,249 $7,159 $5,694 $3,714
Depr.
LCK REVENUE & EXPENSES
Current Year by Month
(Excludes CARES Act Funds)
$2,390 $2,361 $2,301
$2,118 $2,102 $2,136 $2,039
$1,999 $2,003
$1,858 $1,816 $1,846
$1,607 $1,581
$1,465 $1,449 $1,351
$1,172 $1,201 $1,244 $1,140 $1,179
$1,090
$1,005
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Revenue Expenses NOI Budget NOI
LCK ACTIVITY
AIRCRAFT TURNS FUEL INTO PLANE FEES CARGO REVENUE
$3,810
$6,485
Ground Handling Fees
722 $3,319
926
Cargo Pax
1,176
$1,299
1,681 $5,605
Cargo Landing Fees
$4,124
CARGO & PAX
Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.Statement of Net Position Analysis
For the Period Ending December 31, 2021
($ In Thousands)
Cash Balances
12/31/2021 12/31/2020 VARIANCE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS: % of Total
REVENUE FUND $20,903 8.58%
ASSETS GENERAL PURPOSE FUND 158,545 65.08%
Total Assets & Deferred Outflows $ 1,115,347 $ 1,110,103 $ 5,243 O&M/R&R FUND 13,678 5.61%
HOTEL ESCROW FUND 1,403 0.58%
LIABILITIES SECURITY DEPOSIT FUND 443 0.18%
Total Liabilities & Deferred Inflows 258,936 281,467 (22,532) 194,972 80.03%
RESTRICTED FUNDS:
NET POSITION RENTAL CAR FACILITY FUND 30,177 12.39%
NET POSITION - BEGINNING OF YEAR 828,636 825,095 3,540 BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND 9,108 3.74%
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET POSITION 27,775 3,540 24,235 RETAINAGE DEPOSIT FUND 439 0.18%
NET POSITION - END OF PERIOD 856,411 828,636 27,775 DEA FUND 617 0.25%
PASSENGER FACILITY FUND 8,312 3.41%
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows & Net Position $ 1,115,347 $ 1,110,103 $ 5,243 48,653 19.97%
TOTAL CASH $243,625
UNRESTRICTED CASH
Unrestricted Cash Unrestricted Cash on Hand
(Days)
Days Unrestricted Cash on
914
Hand
Cash Above 365 days
365 days of Cash
Board & Airline Approved 365
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21
Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Oct-21 Nov-21 Dec-21 Moody's Average* 723
Cash Above 365 days $87,458 $86,135 $87,300 $85,788 $86,763 $99,496 $103,032 $102,304 $105,026 $104,439 $104,325 $116,591
365 days of Cash $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382
Total Unrestricted Cash $165,840 $164,517 $165,682 $164,170 $165,145 $177,878 $181,414 $180,686 $183,408 $182,820 $182,707 $194,972 *Benchmark from Moody's 2020 Airport Medians Report for a Med. Hub airport.
Amounts reported for a rolling 12 month period.
DEBT STRUCTURE
Financial Institution Outstanding Balance
GARB Debt Per Enplaned Passenger
$160.00
Revolving Credit Facility (80% LIBOR +45 bppa) Bank of America $31,372
Long-Term Debt
CFC Special Facility Revenue Bonds:
Series - 2019 (Mat. 2048, 4.03%) Public $92,305
CMH General Airport Revenue Bonds:
Key Bank $13.11
Series - 2013 (Mat. 2021, 1.66%) $0
Series - 2015 (Mat. 2030, 2.48%) Huntington National Bank 24,646
CRAA Moody's Average*
Series - 2016 (Mat. 2023, 1.62%) Key Bank 15,281
$39,927 *Benchmark from Moody's 2020 Airport Medians Report for a Med. Hub airport.
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.President & CEO Report January 2022
TOP TAKEAWAYS
1. Extraordinary employees:
• CRAA Police Officers make life saving effort
• Employee of the Year- Jacey Conti
2. Combatting human trafficking through awareness
3. 2021 Accomplishments
HEALTH & SAFETY
Coronavirus (COVID-19) response
Due to the Delta and Omicron COVID variants that require stronger public health protocols, the federal mask
requirement for transportation networks has been extended for an additional 60 days – until March 18, 2022. This
means people must continue wearing face masks in airports, on airplanes, trains and buses, and in transit stations.
In addition to clinics held in previous months, CRAA hosted another vaccine clinic on January 13. This clinic was
open to CRAA employees and the employees of our airport tenants. The clinics provide easy access to flu
vaccines, COVID vaccines and COVID booster shots.
1Passenger air service
Travel trends
After a slow start to 2021, passenger demand steadily increased once vaccines became widely available to the
public. The fourth quarter of 2021 saw steady holiday travel demand and closed with 80% of the passenger traffic
seen from CMH and LCK during the same period in 2019.
In total, 3.1 million passengers departed from the two airports in 2021. This volume represents 68% of the traffic
recorded in 2019 and is in line with the national average of 69%.
As expected, passenger traffic dropped off as we entered the new year. This is consistent with normal seasonality
and is expected to continue through mid-February. The most recent two weeks of preliminary passenger data (Jan
3-16) is estimated to be 77% of pre-pandemic levels.
Route announcements
Breeze Airways announced nonstop flights to Palm Beach, Florida beginning February 19. Service will begin with
weekly operations from CMH, departing on Saturdays only.
Additional recent service changes include:
• Return of United’s seasonal, Saturday-only flights to Ft. Myers
• Return of American’s seasonal, Saturday-only flights to Cancun
• Frontier’s new Tampa and Cancun seasonal service
• Return of Vacation Express’ seasonal Cancun service (beginning March 6)
• Southwest’s new Austin service (daily, beginning March 10)
2Concessions
CLEAR launches at CMH
On December 15, 2021, just in time for holiday travel, CLEAR launched at CMH. The expedited security lanes are
offered at each of the airport’s three concourses. Additionally, CLEAR is already available in eight of CMH’s top 10
domestic destination airports, allowing travelers to enjoy a fast, predictable experience on both ends of their
journey.
Members can use CLEAR’s network of dedicated lanes to verify their identity simply by using their eyes, replacing
the need to present a driver’s license. After verification, a CLEAR Ambassador escorts members through the
dedicated lane and directly to TSA physical security.
Starbucks reopening
The Starbucks located in the CMH Food Court reopened earlier this month. This location is now open daily from
6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. providing another concessions option for all passengers pre-security.
Farmer’s Fridge
A convenient, delicious option for travelers and employees is
now available at CMH.
Launched earlier this month, Farmer’s Fridge vending
machines provide fresh meals and snacks – including bowls
and salads – that are reloaded frequently to guarantee
freshness.
The Farmer’s Fridge menu includes items such as an Italian
Turkey Wrap, Buffalo Chicken Ranch Salad, and an Apple
Cinnamon Oats Bowl. Farmer’s Fridge uses premium
ingredients, and the machines are monitored digitally to only
sell items that are still in their prime.
Farmer's Fridge vending machines can be found in the Food Court and in each concourse.
3Air cargo service
Rickenbacker’s monthly cargo volume, year-over-year
Cargo activity – December
• Cargo volume was up 18.2% for the month, and up 28% year-over-year
• Cargo operations were up 19.6% for the month, and up 17% year-over-year
o International cargo operations were up 66% in 2021, year-over-year
December saw the close-out of a record-breaking year for Rickenbacker’s air cargo business. Not only was total
cargo volume up 28% year-over-year, but Rickenbacker set a new annual tonnage record of 153,620 metric tons
topping the previous all-time high set in 2018 by 12.5%. Widebody all-cargo aircraft handled by Rickenbacker
Aviation also reached a new milestone. Our FBO handled 1,659 of these aircraft in 2021, eclipsing the previous
high of 1,032 set in 2020.
The international side of LCK’s air cargo business continues to be the growth leader. International tonnage handled
was up 44% year-over-year and the export portion of that volume was up 122%. Two new operators, Apex
Logistics (air freight forwarder) and Maestro International Cargo (air cargo terminal service provider) recently
started operations at new facilities which will contribute to further growth in 2022.
We also anticipate pharmaceuticals and international eCommerce to contribute to future growth, particularly as
CRAA opens a temperature-controlled handling facility later in the year.
As with the pandemic relief effort in 2020, Rickenbacker was a bright spot during the global supply-chain difficulties
of 2021, positioning itself for continued future growth prospects while serving vital regional and international supply
chain interests.
FTZ
Although 2021 FTZ numbers won’t be available until February, FTZ #138 had a stellar year of growth with four new
activated sites added and several more in the pipeline for 2022.
4CRAA
2021 Annual Accomplishments
An extensive list of CRAA accomplishments for 2021 is available following this report.
Community
Human trafficking awareness
In 2020, CRAA joined the nationwide effort to end human
trafficking by signing the Transportation Leaders Against Human
Trafficking pledge committing to:
• Educate employees and organizational members on
how to recognize and report signs of human trafficking
• Raise awareness among the traveling public on human
trafficking issues
• Measure collective impact on human trafficking by
tracking and sharing key data points
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, January 11,
CRAA joined the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) to issue
a joint press release raising awareness on how to recognize and
report signs of human trafficking in airports and on buses.
CRAA raised awareness throughout National Slavery & Human
Trafficking Prevention Month in January via web, social media,
e-news, terminal monitors, and internally with airport partners and employees.
Additionally, an art exhibit in the 934 at CMH travel-sized gallery on Concourse B features artwork depicting the
universal hand signal for "help" by local artists. Various pieces demonstrate the impact of using and identifying the
gesture that has saved lives.
In 2021, Airport Police responded to seven human trafficking incidents. Five were unfounded and two were turned
over to Homeland Security for additional investigation.
Operation Santa Sleigh
Officer Alan Adair and Lieutenant Scott Bekemeier participated in this year’s
Operation Santa Sleigh. On December 23, over 200 vehicles from central Ohio
law enforcement and fire agencies came together to spread Holiday Cheer at
Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The procession started at Columbus State
Community College and ended at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The Airport
Police Department participates annually in this community event.
5Public relations
2021 media coverage
CRAA and its airports were covered by the media 335 times in 2021. Below is an overview of the top five stories
covered this past year.
Audience Sentiment
Industry
International Negative
News
Neutral
Local News
Positive
National News
DATE STORY PUBLICATION
2/24 $1.5M cold-storage facility, perfect for vaccines and medication, is Columbus Business
being built at Rickenbacker International Airport First
7/16 New budget airline serving Ohio offers direct flights to popular Statehouse News
destinations Bureau
9/1 New car rental service center opens at John Glenn Columbus 10TV
International Airport
10/22 Amid global supply chain crunch, expanded runway opens at Columbus Business
Rickenbacker International Airport First
11/5 ‘Better than a bloody Mary’: Therapy dogs to provide comfort at Columbus Dispatch
Columbus airport
Human Resources
Kronos outage response
CRAA utilizes the cloud-based platform and services of Ultimate Kronos Group (“UKG”) to track employee time
worked as well as process certain payroll and benefits transactions. As has been widely reported in the media,
UKG, also referred to as Kronos, experienced a ransomware attack in mid-December that made many of its
services inaccessible to its customers, including CRAA. CRAA’s Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, and
Information Technology teams immediately pivoted, finding alternative ways to ensure our employees were paid on
schedule. UKG is actively working to restore services and CRAA anticipates several more weeks of impacted
operations. Thank you to our Human Resources, Accounting & Finance and Information Technology teams for their
hard work and thank you to our staff for their patience as we adjusted our operations.
6Public Safety
CRAA Police Officers make life saving effort
On January 3, 2022, our Communication Center dispatched Officers Freedom Crisman, Cody Coomes, Cody
Schmid, and Jeremy Herman to the curb-front of John Glenn International Airport where the driver of a rideshare
company reported a passenger unresponsive in the back of his vehicle. All four officers arrived within minutes to
the scene and immediately began emergency care which undoubtedly saved the passenger’s life. Once CRAA
medics arrived, the passenger was transported to a nearby hospital and the passenger improved from originally not
breathing to being conscious and alert. We thank these officers for their work every day and for their quick
decisions this month which saved a life.
Employee Recognition
Jacey Conti named CRAA Employee of the Year
The CRAA Employee Awards of Excellence annually recognize employees who go above and beyond in their job
performance and in living CRAA’s Core Values and DEI Blueprint. Airport Operations Coordinator Jacey Conti has
been named this year’s Employee of the Year. Jacey was nominated for his contributions to the organization
including:
• Completing quarterly FAA regulatory fuel inspections for CMH and LCK, allowing CRAA to remain
compliant with FAA and NFPA regulations
• Stepping in to assist Rickenbacker Aviation in unloading cargo flights
• Creating efficiencies during LCK runway improvements to reduce construction traffic and minimize debris
• Completing additional FAA regulatory and CRAA training to fill in for needed shifts at both CMH and LCK
• Training and onboarding five new Coordinators at CMH
In addition, the following employees were selected out of all those nominated by their co-workers for performing at
a high level of excellence and demonstrating their commitment to our core values.
Employee of the Year Honorable Mention:
• Aubrey Bailey, Specialist, Concessions
• Josh Burger, Airport Operations Supervisor
Employee Award of Excellence recipients:
• Vicki Miller, Manager, Parking & Ground Transportation Operations
• Jennifer Adams, Staff Accountant
• Brice Redman, Supervisor, Building Maintenance
• Sandra Sweeny, Analyst, IT Projects
• Nick Clark, ID/Security Coordinator
• Valarie Williams, Senior Specialist, Procurement & Business Diversity
• Shannon Waters, Senior Specialist, Human Resources
Sarah McQuaide completes United Way leadership program
CRAA’s Manager of Communications and Marketing, Sarah McQuaide has graduated from Project Diversity Pride
Leadership, United Way’s inclusive nonprofit board development program. The program is designed to develop
impactful, diverse leaders from central Ohio’s racial minority and LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender,
Queer) population. CRAA is proud to support our employees and this program to ensure that our community’s
rising leaders reflect the diversity of our community and that our organization supports and includes many
perspectives and approaches. The program provides participants with the knowledge, skills and experiences to
contribute confidently. Sarah’s community project focused on supporting marginalized child bearers through
providing health information, diapers and other baby essentials.
7President’s Report January 2022
Top takeaways
Extraordinary employees:
CRAA Police Officers make life saving effort
Officer Freedom Crisman
Officer Cody Coomes
Officer Cody Schmid
Officer Jeremy HermanTop takeaways
Extraordinary employees:
Employee of the Year
Jacey Conti,
Airport Operations CoordinatorTop takeaways CRAA combats human trafficking
Top takeaways 2021 Accomplishments
2021
Top Accomplishments
COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE
■ Passengers
• Carried out Beyond Ready communications campaign to connect passengers with
information, empower them to be prepared for their next flight and generate excitement
around traveling
• Earned the Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s STAR reaccreditation for CMH, the cleaning
industry’s gold standard for outbreak prevention
• Distributed 100,000+ face coverings to passengers
• Welcomed 35 airport ambassadors safely back to the terminal, who provided 2,000+ hours
assisting and directing passengers
■ Employees
• Hosted 8 onsite clinics offering COVID-19 and flu vaccines for employees and airport partners
• Offered 2 significant financial incentives to encourage employee vaccination
• Continued return-to-work guidelines, increasing work-from-home flexibility for administrative
positions and offering 24/7 COVID hotline for employees
■ Recovery
• Secured $31.6M from the American Rescue Plan Act for COVID relief
• $12.7M drawdown from federal COVID airport relief grants
• Distributed $894K in Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act
Concessionaire Funding
TRANSFORM THE CULTURE
■ Foster empowerment
• Sent 51 Now Arriving weekly informational e-newsletters to employees, promoting
leadership visibility by featuring a variety of guest authors from departments and levels of
the organization
• Produced 6 editions of In the Loop, a bimonthly newsletter that celebrates employees
and their accomplishments
• Installed 5 employee communication monitors throughout workspaces to share
important communications
• Launched virtual training to spot the signs of and stop human trafficking
Top Accomplishments | January 2022■ Improve and streamline business performance
• Strategically acquired control of the CMH fuel farm, positioning CRAA for
long-term development
• Served as one of the few non-passenger hub airports to accommodate converted
passenger-freighters, surpassing 1,450 flights since the beginning of the pandemic
• Implemented new work order system, allowing for mobile connectivity, improving data
tracking and reducing time required to complete work orders
• Implemented new TSA K9 passenger screening program to increase security while being less
intrusive to passengers
• Recognized by Merritt Research Services as having the fastest audit time in the airport
category for Fiscal Year 2019
• Rolled out the Microsoft Teams platform, a step toward creating a more unified and
mobile workforce
• Transitioned shuttle operations to new contractor LAZ Parking
• Improved vendor check payment processing by increasing security, providing alternate
payment options and transmitting checks electronically
• Completed in-house remodel of CRAA Board Room, saving tens of thousands of dollars
and enabling our business to keep moving during the pandemic
• Took multiple steps to mature our cyber security program including multi-factor
authentication, enterprise password management and cloud back-up solutions
■ Drive to excellent results
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• Rickenbacker named Ohio Aviation Association’s 2021 Airport of the Year
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• Best year on record for cargo at LCK with volumes up 28% year-over-year
• Airport Police team earned Law Enforcement Accreditation by Commission on Accreditation 2021
for Law Enforcement Agencies for the SIXTH time, the international gold standard for public
safety agencies
• Awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Government HI
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Finance Officers Association for 28th consecutive year P O RT O F T H E
• Passed FAA’s annual Federal Aviation Regulations Part 139 safety and certification inspection
with ZERO discrepancies
• Ensured every CRAA employee received a paycheck during the ongoing Kronos outage
DELIGHT CUSTOMERS
■ Increase air service
• Breeze Airways selected Columbus as one of its first launch cities serving 5 destinations,
with $81M annual economic impact to our region
• Expected to end 2021 with 68% of 2019’s passenger traffic level
• Serving 49 nonstop destinations, up from 46 nonstop destinations in 2019
■ Clean | Working | Friendly
• Introduced new rental car center shuttle operation with 3 zero-emission battery-electric
buses, the first buses of their kind to be used in Ohio
• Introduced automated floor scrubbers with artificial intelligence to navigate complex,
real-world environments, working safely and efficiently alongside passengers and employees
• Launched expanded ezPark program including new customer web portal, free access card,
and ability to use all entry and exit lanes at CMH public parking facilities
• Executed an agreement with MAG USA to construct a common-use lounge in Concourse B,
set to open spring 2022
• CLEAR launched at CMH, enhancing the customer experience through offering expedited
ID verification
• Opened new restaurant, Hangar 815
• Refreshed Starbucks locations on A and B concourses
Top Accomplishments | January 2022■ Create moments of delight
• CMH named one of the best airports for passenger experience, earning the 2020 Airport
Service Quality Award for Best Airport by Size and Region
• Earned Airport Council International’s Level 2 Airport Customer Experience Accreditation
for CMH
• Launched Paw Force One pet therapy program at CMH, bringing joy and stress relief to
passengers
• Opened new travel-sized art gallery featuring local diverse artists in Concourse B, in
partnership with local 934 Gallery
• Launched post-security alcohol to-go program at CMH, allowing passengers to enjoy a
distanced drink before takeoff
• Implemented Books and Badges reading program which connects our youngest customers
with our Airport Police team through storytimes and book donations
• Launched first-ever enterprise-wide customer experience video training program,
Think Like a Passenger
PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
■ Attract and retain a talented and nimble team
• Hired 159 CRAA employees in a competitive environment
• Chief People Officer awarded Columbus Business First’s inaugural HR Impact Award
• Launched re-imagined peer-to-peer recognition program focused on strategic values
of Accountability, Innovation and Respect
• Hosted CRAA job fair, conducting on-demand interviews with immediate conditional offers
• Participated in virtual job fair in partnership with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services,
Ohio Means Jobs, and other airport employers
■ Prepare for midfield development program
• Opened new CMH rental car center giving an improved experience for passengers,
contributing an estimated $140M in economic impact in the community
• Published a solicitation for professional design services for new CMH passenger terminal
■ Position Rickenbacker as the new global gateway
• Made progress on new pharmaceutical facility opening early 2022, further diversifying
Rickenbacker’s portfolio of services and supported by a $600K grant from JobsOhio
• Procured 7 grant-funded snow equipment units for Rickenbacker valued at nearly $6M
• Completed LCK’s $50M, multi-year improvement project for Runway 5R-23L, supporting
the world’s largest cargo aircraft and facilitating growth over the next two decades
• CRAA and partners RS&H and Kokosing recognized with a Quality in Construction Award for
Excellence in Asphalt Pavements by the National Asphalt Pavement Association for the first
phase of Runway 5R-23L improvements
• Landed MIC Cargo’s first expansion location, a full-service air cargo terminal services provider
BE A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNER
■ Champion diversity and inclusion
• For the first time, CRAA formally recognized Juneteenth, contributing to a more inclusive culture TM
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• Established the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council with 17 members meeting monthly to
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develop and work on projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion AND INCLUSION
• Inaugural host to Experience Columbus’ Diversity Apprenticeship Program helping to close the Cultivating Trust
and Respect
racial equity gap in the Central Ohio hospitality community
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Top Accomplishments | January 2022■ Strengthen community and stakeholder relationships
• For the 13th year, hosted the annual Buckeye Tigers Aviation Career Education Camp
providing minority and female middle and high school students opportunities to learn more
about aviation and aerospace careers
• Invested in future industry leaders by hosting two local summer internship programs: the
STEM Industry Council Intern Program and the Ohio High School Tech Internship Pilot Program
• Rickenbacker selected as a research site by FAA to participate in groundbreaking research on
drone safety technologies
• Completed triannual full-scale emergency exercise at Bolton Field in partnership with Franklin
County Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Full-Scale Exercise
• Supported Pelotonia riders with encouraging signs along the route bordering CMH
• Public Safety participated in numerous community events including National Night Out and a
local bike drive
• CRAA covered 300+ times in print, TV, radio and online media channels
• Announced June 17-18, 2023, Columbus Air Show to be hosted at LCK featuring the Blue Angels
■ Facilitate smart economic development
• Successfully lobbied for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which provides $20B to
airport infrastructure over the next five years
• Increased the number of registered vendors in B2G, CRAA’s online vendor portal, from 109 to
441, a 332% increase, further demonstrating CRAA’s commitment to working with a variety
of vendors
• Held 25+ virtual marketing meetings with potential business partners
• Affirmed all credit ratings for general airport revenue and rental car center bonds with outlook
upgrades for 2021
• Closed three grants totaling $21M, with $2.4M received in 2021
• Received $18M in FAA Airport Improvement Program grants
• Auction of old equipment generated $105,000 to CRAA’s bottom line
Top Accomplishments | January 2022MONTHLY STATISTICS REPORT
December 2021
Report compiled from self-reported airline statisticsJOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
December 2021
1/25/2022
Total Passengers - Monthly Total Passengers - Year to Date
PASSENGERS
Totals Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019 Totals Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019
Dec Dec Dec YTD YTD YTD
Actual Percent Actual Percent Actual Percent Actual Percent
Airline
Change Change Change Change Change Change Change Change
2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Air Canada Express 1,729 - 1,729 - 4,939 -3,210 -65.0% 11,525 9,500 2,025 21.3% 73,230 -61,705 -84.3%
Alaska 5,339 2,878 2,461 85.5% 7,000 -1,661 -23.7% 78,103 47,143 30,960 65.7% 74,366 3,737 5.0%
American 146,297 56,880 89,417 157.2% 172,019 -25,722 -15.0% 1,397,503 769,026 628,477 81.7% 2,053,530 -656,027 -31.9%
Breeze 6,259 - 6,259 - - 6,259 - 28,972 - 28,972 - - 28,972 -
Delta 106,690 38,476 68,214 177.3% 155,247 -48,557 -31.3% 1,086,864 589,301 497,563 84.4% 1,851,913 -765,049 -41.3%
Frontier 9,074 3,490 5,584 160.0% 8,365 709 8.5% 75,347 46,425 28,922 62.3% 113,259 -37,912 -33.5%
Southwest 186,631 90,094 96,537 107.2% 252,179 -65,548 -26.0% 1,936,712 1,155,670 781,042 67.6% 2,851,702 -914,990 -32.1%
Spirit 51,548 30,919 20,629 66.7% 41,265 10,283 24.9% 526,544 247,693 278,851 112.6% 450,710 75,834 16.8%
United 70,864 28,531 42,333 148.4% 90,155 -19,291 -21.4% 652,455 391,700 260,755 66.6% 1,127,247 -474,792 -42.1%
AIRLINES TOTALS 584,431 251,268 333,163 132.6% 731,169 -146,738 -20.1% 5,794,025 3,256,458 2,537,567 77.9% 8,595,957 -2,801,932 -32.6%
CHARTER TOTALS 1,561 1,019 542 53.2% 2,541 -980 -38.6% 26,553 12,669 13,884 109.6% 41,151 -14,598 -35.5%
AIRPORT TOTALS 585,992 252,287 333,705 132.3% 733,710 -147,718 -20.1% 5,820,578 3,269,127 2,551,451 78.0% 8,637,108 -2,816,530 -32.6%
Total Cargo (Freight and Mail) - Monthly Total Cargo (Freight and Mail) - Year-To-Date
CARGO
Totals Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019 Totals Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019
Dec Dec Dec YTD YTD YTD
Actual Percent Actual Percent Actual Percent Actual Percent
Airline
Change Change Change Change Change Change Change Change
2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Alaska 44,231 44,936 -705 -1.6% 19,104 25,127 131.5% 376,877 312,021 64,856 20.8% 250,511 126,366 50.4%
American 101,216 162,701 -61,485 -37.8% 208,625 -107,409 -51.5% 1,141,745 957,823 183,922 19.2% 1,843,354 -701,609 -38.1%
Delta 90,768 79,362 11,406 14.4% 155,676 -64,908 -41.7% 1,020,115 1,231,446 -211,331 -17.2% 2,001,452 -981,337 -49.0%
Southwest 423,083 329,036 94,047 28.6% 315,519 107,564 34.1% 5,733,316 3,535,103 2,198,213 62.2% 4,700,376 1,032,940 22.0%
United 67,254 8,228 59,026 717.4% 63,295 3,959 6.3% 352,527 294,378 58,149 19.8% 1,159,975 -807,448 -69.6%
AIRLINES TOTALS 726,552 624,263 102,289 16.4% 762,219 -35,667 -4.7% 8,624,580 6,330,771 2,293,809 36.2% 9,955,668 -1,331,088 -13.4%
CARGO AIRLINES TOTALS 21,049 1,295 19,754 1525.4% 16,800 4,249 25.3% 225,779 80,622 145,157 180.0% 127,082 98,697 77.7%
AIRPORT TOTALS 747,601 625,558 122,043 19.5% 779,019 -31,418 -4.0% 8,850,359 6,411,393 2,438,966 38.0% 10,082,750 -1,232,391 -12.2%
Actual Landing Operations - Monthly Actual Landing Operations - Year to Date
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
Totals Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019 Totals Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019
Dec Dec Dec YTD YTD YTD
Actual Percent Actual Percent Actual Percent Actual Percent
Airline
Change Change Change Change Change Change Change Change
2021 2020 2019 2021 2020 2019
Air Canada Express 31 - 31 - 91 -60 -65.9% 182 232 -50 -21.6% 1,234 -1,052 -85.3%
Alaska 24 20 4 20.0% 31 -7 -22.6% 295 337 -42 -12.5% 302 -7 -2.3%
American 1,060 512 548 107.0% 1,300 -240 -18.5% 9,476 7,575 1,901 25.1% 15,625 -6,149 -39.4%
Breeze 50 - 50 - - 50 - 264 - 264 - - 264 -
Delta 705 447 258 57.7% 910 -205 -22.5% 6,875 5,639 1,236 21.9% 10,973 -4,098 -37.3%
Frontier 32 14 18 128.6% 26 6 23.1% 253 189 64 33.9% 364 -111 -30.5%
Southwest 771 497 274 55.1% 1,141 -370 -32.4% 7,931 7,753 178 2.3% 12,401 -4,470 -36.0%
Spirit 192 124 68 54.8% 137 55 40.1% 1,917 1,012 905 89.4% 1,577 340 21.6%
United 578 325 253 77.8% 708 -130 -18.4% 5,397 4,196 1,201 28.6% 8,322 -2,925 -35.1%
AIRLINES TOTALS 3,443 1,939 1,504 77.6% 4,344 -901 -20.7% 32,590 26,933 5,657 21.0% 50,798 -18,208 -35.8%
CHARTER TOTALS 57 27 30 111.1% 68 -11 -16.2% 729 406 323 79.6% 939 -210 -22.4%
CARGO AIRLINES TOTALS 30 5 25 500.0% 1 29 2900.0% 212 93 119 128.0% 58 154 265.5%
AIRPORT TOTALS 3,530 1,971 1,559 79.1% 4,413 -883 -20.0% 33,531 27,432 6,099 22.2% 51,795 -18,264 -35.3%
Notes:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted traffic since 1Q2020, 2019 data is noted here for baseline comparisons
Air Canada Express service reinstated July 1, 2021
Breeze Airways service began July 3, 2021JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
December 2021
Monthly by Passengers
Spirit
8.8%
United Other - (Charters)
Southwest 12.1% 0.3%
31.8%
Air Canada
0.3%
Alaska
0.9%
American
25.0%
Frontier
Delta
1.5%
18.2%
Notes: Breeze
Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding 1.1%
Year to Date by Passengers
Spirit
9.0%
Southwest United Other - (Charters)
33.3% 11.2% 0.5%
Air Canada Express
0.2%
Alaska
1.3%
Frontier American
1.3% Delta 24.0%
18.7%
Notes: Breeze
Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding
0.5%
Air Canada Express service reinstated July 1, 2021
Breeze Airways service began July 3, 2021
Total Passengers
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200,000
100,000
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Growth
2017 521,382 503,768 670,825 629,700 674,226 698,219 693,417 642,709 604,893 672,152 651,507 613,794 7,576,592 3.4%
2018 530,032 543,607 732,526 669,615 717,395 750,992 745,838 699,986 648,452 728,884 708,006 666,323 8,141,656 7.5%
2019 580,704 586,025 775,533 707,185 772,991 783,831 783,122 737,440 695,409 779,088 702,070 733,710 8,637,108 6.1%
2020 602,022 603,467 345,418 28,943 73,769 164,700 237,756 232,096 210,233 268,914 249,522 252,287 3,269,127 -62.2%
2021 222,576 218,588 378,159 413,942 492,089 575,626 635,429 558,762 550,019 603,585 585,811 585,992 5,820,578 78.0%
21 vs. 20 -63.0% -63.8% 9.5% 1330.2% 567.1% 249.5% 167.3% 140.7% 161.6% 124.5% 134.8% 132.3% YE Peak Month
21 vs. 19 -61.7% -62.7% -51.2% -41.5% -36.3% -26.6% -18.9% -24.2% -20.9% -22.5% -16.6% -20.1% YE Lowest Month
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