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October 26, 2021 Columbus Regional Airport Authority
Board Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
CMH Boardroom, WebEx video, and Telephone Conferencing
1. Welcome / Call to Order.................................................................... W. Heifner
2. Approval of September 28, 2021 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 September 28, 2021
Present: William R. Heifner, Chair
Elizabeth P. Kessler, Vice Chair
Frederic Bertley
Paul Chodak, III – via video conference
Ramon Jones – via telephone
Kenny McDonald - via video conference
Jordan A. Miller
Karen J. Morrison - via video conference
Absent: Terrance Williams
CRAA Executive Staff: Joseph R. Nardone, President & Chief Executive Officer
Jodie Bare, Chief Innovation Officer
Casey Denny, Chief Operations Officer
Shannon Fitzpatrick, Chief People Officer – via telephone
Tom McCarthy, Chief Planning & Engineering Officer
Paul Streitenberger, Interim Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Wickline, General Counsel & Chief Administrative Officer
CRAA Staff: K. Easterday, C Goodwin, C. Knisley
CRAA Staff via telephone: Angie Tabor, Brian Sarkis, Bryan Schreiber, Karmin Bailey, Kevin Shirer, Ronald Gray,
Cami Wing, Chris Pollack, Tonia Thomas, Sarah McQuaid, Tim Allen, Suzanne Bell
Others present via telephone: John Lengel, RS&H
David Kipp, Burns Engineering, Inc.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Heifner called the meeting of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority Board of Directors to order at 4:03 p.m., Tuesday,
September 28, 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 video and 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.
MINUTES
Chair Heifner asked if there were any corrections to the minutes for August 22, 2021. Hearing none, Bertley moved for approval;
Kessler seconded. Chair Heifner conducted a roll call vote. Motion to approve the minutes passed.
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Board Member In Favor Opposed Abstain
Mr. Heifner x
Ms. Kessler X
Dr. Bertley X
Mr. Chodak *See note below
Mr. Jones *See note below
Mr. McDonald X
Mr. Miller X
Ms. Morrison X
Mr. Williams Absent
*Board Members Chodak and Jones came online at 4:08pm after the above vote had been taken.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Air Service and Customer Experience Committee:
Bertley reported the committee had not met since the last Board meeting.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2021.
Business Development & Logistics Committee:
Kessler reported the committee met September 22, 2021, and discussed:
Air Cargo
The committee received a comprehensive update on air cargo activity at Rickenbacker. The update provided a detailed
review of both operational and business development activities occurring in the third quarter of 2021.
• Third quarter is seeing a continuation of upward growth in both cargo volumes and international arrivals. Of
particular note, is the sharp increase in international export volumes which are vital for sustainable service from the
air carriers. In response to increased volumes, Staff continues to work closely with on and off airport warehouse
operators and service providers to optimize and increase through-put capacity of Rickenbacker.
o With the strong cargo demand not likely to abate any time soon, the Real Estate Team reported on efforts
to develop additional on-airport warehouse space as well as a high-level overview of leasing and
development activity at our three airports, and the Rickenbacker Global Logistics Park.
Real Estate
The committee reviewed the current leasing activity for Authority properties and discussed upcoming expected activity.
Concessions
The committee received a briefing on CLEAR, a subscription based biometric identify verification service that expediates
passenger verification at security checkpoints.
• CRAA is in discussions with CLEAR for their investment to implement this amenity at all three checkpoints at CMH.
A resolution is planned to be presented next month.
Heifner complimented Charlie Goodwin and the entire LCK Team for their work in the face of increased volumes and industry
shift to passenger planes being used for freight.
The committee’s next meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022.
Facilities, Services & Innovation Committee:
Chodak reported the committee met September 22, 2021, and discussed:
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Safety
All leading safety indicators were in the green for the month of August.
• The quarterly incident review is scheduled for next month.
o During the Committee Meeting, Casey Denny, Chief Operations Officer, advised an active issue was
underway: The Air Traffic Control Tower at John Glenn International was being closed for 1-2 hours for
disinfection cleaning due to possible COVID exposure. Air traffic control was being temporarily
transferred to Indianapolis facilities.
CMH – John Glenn International
The Conrac construction was completed as scheduled and operations commenced on September 1 st. The transition from the
existing facility to the new Conrac was completed over a period of twelve hours with minimal impact.
The garage reclamation project is underway
o Revenue parking position will begin to come online in late 2021, with a completion scheduled for mid-
2022.
LCK – Rickenbacker
Runway 5R-23L construction is nearing completion with pavement markings scheduled to be completed by the end of
September. The runway is scheduled to open for operations in mid-October.
Rickenbacker Ramp 1 rehabilitation work is scheduled to commence in Spring of 2022.
Intermodal 24” Sanitary Sewer project testing and final inspections have been completed and final letter of acceptance is
anticipated from the City of Columbus marking substantial completion of the project.
Air Cargo Terminal Cold Transfer Facility office area and warehouse are nearing completion.
2021 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Capital spending plan was reviewed. We anticipate a projected spend of $64M vs a planned spend of $65M.
The next committee meeting is October 20, 2021.
Finance & Audit Committee:
Miller reported the committee met on September 22, 2021, and discussed:
• There was a review of the monthly financial statements for August 2021.
• Jenny Gardner, Staff Auditor, provided a summary of the Internal Audit work plan and update on completed
audits for 2021.
• Paul Streitenberger, CFO provided a high-level update on August financials and an update on the ongoing
negotiations and renewal of our Revolving Credit Facility with Bank of America. The agreement expires at the
end of the year, and a resolution will be brought to the full board in November.
The next Finance and Audit Committee meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2021.
Chairman Heifner complimented the team for increasing the bottom line by $12M. Taking CRAA from $10M last year to $23M
this year (YTD), while not increasing expenses. Heifner acknowledged the increase in revenue produced by the hotels;
Streitenberger stated the hotels were even sold out the past weekend due to several local events in the Columbus area.
Heifner also acknowledged the increase in revenue at Rickenbacker from $3.4M last year to $7M this year (YTD).
Human Resources Committee:
McDonald reported the committee had not met since the last Board meeting.
The committee's next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2021.
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PRESIDENT & CEO REPORT
Nardone provided brief remarks regarding the September 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 opened his remarks by congratulating Chairman Heifner on his company, Renier Construction, for being selected
by Columbus Business First or the 5th year in a row as a “Best Places to Work” and also congratulating CRAA’s Chief
People Officer, Shannon Fitzpatrick for being selected by Columbus Business First as an inaugural class of HR
impact award honoree. Nardone stated they would both be honored at an awards celebration on November 3, 2021.
Nardone pointed out the physical awards being displayed in the Boardroom were for:
• Rickenbacker being named Ohio Airport of the year
• 2020 Airport Service Quality Award from ASQ
Nardone shared the following top takeaways:
• Rickenbacker’s extraordinary growth continues - Rickenbacker continues to experience astounding growth
• We have already seen more international landings this year than in any other full year in the past, to the tune of just
over a 70% increase compared to 2020, and our team is providing a significant amount of service to load and
unload these aircraft.
• First daily service from CMH to Austin announced by Southwest, beginning March 10, 2022.
• Announced September 28, 2021, Frontier will be adding two new routes from CMH; which include Tampa,
beginning December 17, 2021 and Cancun, beginning January 21, 2022
• CRAA employees recognized:
o Officer Adair receives TSA Patriot Award - Officer Alan Adair received this year’s Transportation
Security Administration Patriot Award. Only 24 individuals selected from the military, law enforcement,
emergency services, security services and public servants from across Ohio were recognized for their
significant contributions to the security of the United States and the state of Ohio. Thanks Officer Adair for
continuing to represent CRAA and our police force so well in the community.
o Charlie Goodwin named Airport Professional of the Year Congratulations to Charlie Goodwin, Director,
Operations & Aviation Business Services, for being named the Great Lakes Chapter of the American
Association of Airport Executives’ 2021 Airport Professional of the Year! Charlie was nominated for his
leadership during the pandemic, his leadership of Rickenbacker Aviation Services during an influx of cargo
activity, as well as his many years of service to the Great Lakes Chapter.
o Sergeant Davies honored Sergeant Greg Davies was recognized at the Columbus Clippers baseball
game on September 11th during their 20th anniversary remembrance ceremony. Sergeant Davies was
recognized for his commitment to public safety and to the Central Ohio community. We thank Sergeant
Davies for the incalculable contributions he has made for the safety of our airports, employees and
customers.
Resolutions
RESOLUTION #48-21 of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority authorizing the execution of a consolidated amendment to
extend the ground lease agreement with Federal Express Corporation for the areas known as the security building, the truck
scale and block heaters located at 7066 Cargo Road, Columbus, Ohio at Rickenbacker International Airport through October
30, 2030.
MOVED: J. Miller; SECONDED: F. Bertley
YEA: 8 NAY: _____ ABSTAIN: ______________
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Board Member In Favor Opposed Abstain
Mr. Heifner X
Ms. Kessler X
Dr. Bertley X
Mr. Chodak X
Mr. Jones X
Mr. McDonald X
Mr. Miller X
Ms. Morrison X
Mr. Williams ABSENT
OTHER BUSINESS
Chairman Heifner thanked Dr. Bertley for his public service work relating to COVID. Heifner also acknowledged the
announcements in the terminal, encouraging passengers to get vaccinated and asked Dr. Bertley to “keep up the good
work”.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
With no further business brought before the Board, Bertley moved to adjourn; Miller seconded. Chair Heifner adjourned the
meeting at 4:28p.m. on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph R. Nardone
Secretary
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2021
Respectfully Submitted
Paul Streitenberger
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Unaudited for internal purposes
CRAA Operating Revenue & Expenses
For the Period Ending September 30, 2021 MANAGEMENT COMMENTS
($ In Thousands)
2021 2020 CURRENT YEAR BUDGET VARIANCE:
REVENUE ACTUAL BUDGET VARIANCE % ACTUAL VARIANCE REVENUE
PARKING $20,469 $12,959 $7,510 58.0% $13,531 $6,938 Total Operating Revenue has a favorable budget variance
of $12,543.
AIRLINES 25,102 27,913 (2,811) -10.1% 27,092 (1,990)
PARKING - $7,510
GROUND TRANSPORTATION 8,731 6,744 1,987 29.5% 6,246 2,485 The favorable variance is due to longer leisure travel stays resulting in
higher average ticket rates plus increased activity in the Long-Term
Garage, Blue Lot, Green Lot, Walking Lot and Rickenbacker Lot compared
CONCESSIONS & MISC LESSEES 5,721 5,480 241 4.4% 4,966 755
to budget.
AIR FREIGHT 8,388 5,298 3,090 58.3% 5,740 2,648 AIRLINES - ($2,811)
The unfavorable variance is due to a decrease in the landed weight as well
HOTEL 3,801 4,024 (223) -5.5% 1,255 2,546 as a decrease in the landing fee rate compared to budget.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION - $1,987
GENERAL AVIATION 2,809 2,597 212 8.2% 2,468 341 The favorable variance is due to an increase in rental car, taxi cab, and
commercial access commissions compared to budget.
GROUND HANDLING FEES 4,813 2,486 2,328 93.6% 2,765 2,048
CONCESSIONS & MISC LESSEES - $241
The favorable variance is due primarily to higher than planned vending
FOREIGN TRADE ZONE 318 313 5 1.6% 303 15
machine income, advertising income and gift shop income, offset by lower
than planned lodging and food and beverage income.
INTERMODAL LIFT FEES 985 839 146 17.4% 726 259
AIR FREIGHT - $3,090
OTHER INCOME 461 403 58 14.3% 429 31 The favorable variance is due to an increase in Fuel Into Plane Fees, Fuel
System Management Fees and Landing Fees as a result of increased cargo
flight activity.
81,598 69,055 12,543 18.2% 65,522 16,075
HOTEL - ($223)
The unfavorable variance is due to a decrease in both occupancy and
average daily rates compared to budget.
EXPENSES
GENERAL AVIATION - $212
SALARIES & WAGES $19,047 $19,114 $66 0.3% $20,565 $1,517 The favorable variance is due primarily to higher Use Fees than budgeted.
BENEFITS & PERSONNEL 6,563 6,973 411 5.9% 6,693 131 GROUND HANDLING FEES - $2,328
The favorable variance is primarily due to handling more cargo flights than
anticipated in the budget.
SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 3,762 3,876 115 3.0% 3,045 (716)
INTERMODAL LIFT FEES - $146
SERVICES 14,324 17,193 2,869 16.7% 14,011 (313) The favorable variance is due to higher than budgeted lifts.
HOTEL SERVICES 2,656 2,659 2 0.1% 1,061 (1,595)
EXPENSES
CONTRACT LABOR FBO/GSE 2,556 1,893 (663) -35.0% 1,957 (599)
Total Operating Expenses have a favorable budget
CONTRACT LABOR OTHER 5,651 6,052 400 6.6% 5,659 8 variance of $3,206.
OTHER EXPENSES (5) - 5 - 119 124 BENEFITS & PERSONNEL - $411
The favorable variance is due to higher than planned vacancies.
54,553 57,759 3,206 5.6% 53,110 (1,443) SUPPLIES & MATERIALS - $115
The favorable variance is due to lower than planned spending for Software,
FBO Fuel, Chemicals, Paving Materials and Airfield Supplies, offset by
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPR. & CARES ACT higher than planned Snow Removal costs.
SERVICES - $2,869
27,044 11,295 15,749 139.4% 12,412 14,632 The favorable variance is due to the timing of spend for several line items,
especially Airport Maintenance Services and Professional Services.
CONTRACT LABOR FBO/GSE - ($663)
CARES ACT 9,525 9,525 - - 12,000 (2,475) The unfavorable variance is due to higher activity levels at LCK compared
to budget.
OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPR. CONTRACT LABOR OTHER - $400
The favorable variance is largely due to a decrease in spend for parking
$36,569 $20,820 $15,749 75.6% $24,412 $12,157 contracted services.
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.
COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
For the Period Ending September 30, 2021
($ In Thousands)
CRAA OPERATING INCOME
YTD
113.%
$6,000 of 2019
$5,000
$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 $ 36,569 $ 36,569
2021B $ 71 $ 685 $ 2,554 $ 2,241 $ 3,367 $ 3,177 $ 2,608 $ 3,385 $ 2,731 $ 2,128 $ 2,280 $ 513 $ 25,741 $ 20,820
2020A $ 3,085 $ 3,495 $ 1,669 $ (736) $ (130) $ 5,845 $ 3,722 $ 2,332 $ 5,130 $ 4,860 $ 5,628 $ 2,604 $ 37,504 $ 24,412
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 $ 32,294
NET OPERATING INCOME BY BUSINESS UNIT
Current Month Year to Date
$72,069
Revenue
Revenue Expenses
$9,156 Expenses NOI
NOI
$43,476
$4,926
$28,593
$4,230
$19,054
$2,069
$11,077
$1,179 $7,976
$890
CMH|TZR LCK|IID CMH|TZR LCK|IID
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
For the Period Ending September 30, 2021
($ In Thousands)
Total Enplanements
450,000
400,000
350,000
YTD
300,000
63.8%
250,000 of 2019
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 111,275 118,453 210,938 205,662 259,913 310,756 342,122 281,943 278,874 2,119,936 2,119,936
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 1,914,679
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 1,313,416
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 3,320,333
The current month actual reflects a forecast for enplanement totals.
UTILITY COSTS CRAA SALARIES & WAGES
Head Count Overtime
2021A $3,189
2021B $3,111
Filled Part Time
Positions Vacant
353 2
$958
2020A $2,810 $707
Full Time
Vacant
9
2019A $3,238 Actual Budget
Reported through pay period ending 9/18/21.
CMH LEASABLE BUILDINGS LCK LEASABLE BUILDINGS
Occupied & Vacant Square Feet Occupied & Vacant Square Feet
Office
43,245 Office
43,134
Occupied Vacant
Vacant
Occupied 411,303 66,650
78,280
240,913 Hangar 86% 14%
25%
75% 20,035
Hangar
Warehouse
23,516
15,000
Includes only those buildings in a current leasable state. Includes only those buildings in a current leasable state.
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
JOHN GLENN INTERNATIONAL
For the Period Ending September 30, 2021
($ In Thousands)
RENTAL CAR ACTIVITY
HOTEL OPERATIONS
(Year over Year / Year to Date)
Actual Budget Variance
REVENUE $3,801 $4,024 ($223) Number of Transactions
EXPENSES 2,656 2,659 3
Net Operating Income $1,145 $1,365 ($220) August Year to Date
Revenue Per Available Average Daily Rate Occupancy Rate 359,757
Room
$119.44 $118.48
52,075
$55.23
46.1% 44.6% 165,672
29,721 157,347
$53.45
18,717
Fairfield Inn Residence Inn Fairfield Inn Residence Inn Fairfield Inn Residence Inn 2021 2020 2019
Statistical Results are reported YTD through the current month. Reported 1 month in arrears.
NON-AIRLINE REVENUE JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS GATES
Leased Gates YTD Use of Unleased Gates
YTD - % of Operating Revenue
2021 2020
FRONTIER SOUTHWEST
61.1% 1 5
526
2021 SPIRIT 495 492
51.4% 1
440
DELTA
6 UNITED
3 332
303
49.3% TOTAL
2020 235 229
31
57.2% 172
116
29
67.2% AMERICAN 7
- - 11 5 4
7 -
2019 UNLEASED
8
64.8%
Actual Budget
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
RICKENBACKER INTERNATIONAL
For the Period Ending September 30, 2021
($ In Thousands)
LCK OPERATING INCOME
2021 2020
Revenue Actual Budget Variance Actual Variance
Aviation - Business Services $8,584 $4,529 $4,055 $4,996 $3,588
Aviation - Public Airport 6,821 4,630 2,191 4,875 1,945
Aviation - Airside Buildings 1,130 990 141 1,045 86
Real Estate 1,911 1,762 149 1,588 323
Indirect 7 7 - 9 (2)
Total 18,454 11,919 6,535 12,513 5,941
Expenses
Aviation - Business Services 4,712 3,573 (1,139) 3,508 (1,204)
Aviation - Public Airport 3,665 3,983 318 3,638 (27)
Aviation - Airside Buildings 877 944 67 714 (163)
Real Estate 319 360 41 264 (55)
Indirect 1,504 1,911 406 1,694 189
Total 11,077 10,771 (307) 9,818 (1,259)
Net Operating Income Before
7,376 1,148 6,228 2,695 4,681
Depr. & CARES Act
CARES Act 600 600 - 965 (365)
Net Operating Income Before
$7,976 $1,748 $6,228 $3,660 $4,316
Depr.
LCK REVENUE & EXPENSES
Current Year by Month
(Excludes CARES Act Funds)
$2,390 $2,361 $2,301
$2,118
$1,999 $2,003
$1,858 $1,816
$1,607 $1,581
$1,465
$1,172 $1,201 $1,244 $1,179
$1,090 $1,140
$1,005
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Revenue Expenses NOI Budget NOI
LCK ACTIVITY
AIRCRAFT TURNS FUEL INTO PLANE FEES CARGO REVENUE
$2,772
$4,798
Ground Handling Fees
539 $2,485
748
Cargo Pax
945
$977
1,204 $4,030
Cargo Landing Fees
$3,073
CARGO & PAX
Actual Budget Actual Budget Actual Budget
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.Statement of Net Position Analysis
For the Period Ending September 30, 2021
($ In Thousands)
Cash Balances
9/30/2021 12/31/2020 VARIANCE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS: % of Total
REVENUE FUND $28,123 11.75%
ASSETS GENERAL PURPOSE FUND 140,121 58.55%
Total Assets & Deferred Outflows $ 1,118,700 $ 1,110,103 $ 8,597 O&M/R&R FUND 13,494 5.64%
HOTEL ESCROW FUND 1,228 0.51%
LIABILITIES SECURITY DEPOSIT FUND 443 0.18%
Total Liabilities & Deferred Inflows 267,266 281,467 (14,201) 183,408 76.64%
RESTRICTED FUNDS:
NET POSITION RENTAL CAR FACILITY FUND 35,901 15.00%
NET POSITION - BEGINNING OF YEAR 828,636 825,095 3,540 BOND DEBT SERVICE FUND 11,712 4.89%
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET POSITION 22,798 3,540 19,258 RETAINAGE DEPOSIT FUND 2,647 1.11%
NET POSITION - END OF PERIOD 851,434 828,636 22,798 DEA FUND 665 0.28%
PASSENGER FACILITY FUND 4,972 2.08%
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows & Net Position $ 1,118,700 $ 1,110,103 $ 8,597 55,897 23.36%
TOTAL CASH $239,305
UNRESTRICTED CASH
Unrestricted Cash Unrestricted Cash on Hand
(Days)
Days Unrestricted Cash on
854
Hand
Cash Above 365 days
365 days of Cash
Board & Airline Approved 365
Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21
Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20 Jan-21 Feb-21 Mar-21 Apr-21 May-21 Jun-21 Jul-21 Aug-21 Sep-21 Moody's Average* 695
Cash Above 365 days $57,053 $67,455 $81,136 $87,458 $86,135 $87,300 $85,788 $86,763 $99,496 $103,032 $102,304 $105,027
365 days of Cash $88,512 $88,512 $88,512 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382 $78,382
Total Unrestricted Cash $145,565 $155,967 $169,648 $165,840 $164,517 $165,682 $164,170 $165,145 $177,878 $181,414 $180,686 $183,408 *Benchmark from Moody's 2019 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
Revolving Credit Facility (80% LIBOR +45 bppa) Bank of America $31,372
Long-Term Debt $81.00
CFC Special Facility Revenue Bonds:
Series - 2019 (Mat. 2048, 4.03%) Public $94,325
CMH General Airport Revenue Bonds:
Series - 2013 (Mat. 2021, 1.66%) Key Bank $0 $13.06
Series - 2015 (Mat. 2030, 2.48%) Huntington National Bank 25,332
CRAA Moody's Average*
Series - 2016 (Mat. 2023, 1.62%) Key Bank 17,081
$42,414 *Benchmark from Moody's 2019 Airport Medians Report for a Med. Hub airport.
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Financial statements set forth are unaudited.MONTHLY PRESIDENT’S REPORT
October 2021
Respectfully Submitted
Joseph R. Nardone
President & CEOPresident & CEO Report October 2021
TOP TAKEAWAYS
1. The Great Supply Chain Disruption continues to impact Rickenbacker
2. Welcome to Efua Amissah-Aggrey, our Diversity Apprentice Program candidate
3. CONRAC electric shuttle bus takes a trip to City Hall
HEALTH & SAFETY
Coronavirus (COVID-19) response
CRAA continues to encourage employees to get vaccinated and follow established health and safety protocols. To
further encourage employees to protect themselves, their family and co-workers, we announced a new incentive
program this month. CRAA will pay every vaccinated employee $500 if we reach 300 fully vaccinated employees by
November 30. This incentive is designed to protect our workforce, ensure our operations can be maintained, and
better position us for the pending federal vaccination mandate.
In addition, CRAA hosted a vaccine clinic at CMH on October 12 and will host a clinic at LCK on October 27. The
clinics provide easy access to flu vaccines, COVID vaccines and COVID booster shots at no cost to employees.
Masks remain required in all indoor areas of the airport and on shuttle buses per the TSA Security Directive.
1Passenger air service
Daily departing passenger activity
(CMH and LCK combined)
Travel trends
Passenger traffic continues to hover around 75% of pre-pandemic levels, with an average 10,221 combined
passengers departing from CMH and LCK during the last two weeks of available data (Oct 4-17). Thursday,
October 14 was the busiest day since the start of the pandemic with an estimated 13,754 passengers departing
from the two airports.
Route restoration
In November, American and Delta will return service between CMH and New York’s JFK airport. With this change,
service will be returned to all three of the New York area airports that were served pre-pandemic: JFK, LaGuardia
and Newark.
November will also bring the return of Southwest’s service to the DCA airport in Washington, D.C. The route is also
served by American.
More flights to beaches
In advance of winter, airlines continue to add flights to some of the most popular beach destinations, including:
• New Frontier flights to Tampa (beginning. Dec. 17) and Cancun (Jan. 21)
• United’s return of seasonal, Saturday-only flights to Ft. Myers (Dec. 18)
International travel restrictions easing
Effective November 8, fully vaccinated foreign visitors will be allowed to travel to the U.S. again, lifting travel bans
that for some countries have been in place for 19 months. Proof of a recent COVID-19 negative test result will also
need to be provided.
2Air cargo service
Rickenbacker’s monthly cargo volume, year-over-year
Cargo activity – September
• Cargo volume was up 40.6% for the month, and up 28.1% year-over-year
• Cargo operations were up 23.9% for the month, and up 15.3% year-over-year
Cargo activity analysis
As the global supply chain continues to experience a period of disruption, Rickenbacker continued its string of
record-breaking months for cargo activity. International cargo volumes were up 65% over September of 2020, and
international flights bringing that cargo were up 83%. While Rickenbacker is still running at capacity, and likely will
through year’s end, some of the warehouse congestion has been abated and we have been working with partners
and stakeholders to store any excess freight out of the weather.
Rickenbacker was also featured prominently in local, national and international news outlets recently for the role we
play in helping mitigate through the Great Supply Chain Disruption. Of note is this article published by Agence
France-Presse (AFP) across multiple media outlets including Yahoo, MSN, International Business Times and many
other print and digital publications across the globe:
• https://news.yahoo.com/cargo-deluge-tests-ohio-airport-013546653.html
Maestro Cargo announces it will operate at LCK
Rickenbacker will soon be welcoming another premier service provider as announced on October 11. Maestro
Cargo, also known as MIC Cargo, has selected Rickenbacker for its first expansion outside of Chicago O’Hare
(ORD) and we are excited to welcome them and their forwarder-friendly approach. Maestro is a prominent ground
handler and air cargo services provider, currently operating four separate facilities at ORD. They handle both on
and off-airport warehouses dedicated to processing inbound and outbound international air cargo. Maestro will
provide the same services that occur in our on-airport cargo terminals, at a location that became available just off-
airport.
3Improved main runway opens
The primary runway at Rickenbacker International
Airport is now open after completing upgrades
that will better serve the expanded operations of
the world’s largest freighter aircraft, such as the
Boeing 747-8F regularly flown by Cathay Pacific,
Cargolux and other air carriers.
At over 12,000 feet in length, Runway 5R-23L is
the primary runway of Ohio’s premier cargo
airport. Multiple phases of Federal Aviation
Administration grant funding supported the
improvements including:
• Asphalt resurfacing to an advanced
aircraft classification
• Construction of 40 ft. shoulders and
expanded blast pads
• Relocation/replacement of airfield
navigational aids
• Updated lighting and signage
We thank our congressional leaders for advocating for this important project, including U.S. Senators Sherrod
Brown and Rob Portman; U.S. Representatives Joyce Beatty and Troy Balderson; and retired Congressman Steve
Stivers. Thanks to their leadership as well as the State of Ohio, Rickenbacker can continue to serve as a critical
global gateway for years to come.
Human Resources
Diversity Apprentice Program
CRAA is proud to participate as a host business for the inaugural class of Experience Columbus’ Diversity
Apprentice Program (DAP). We know that racially diverse talent and leadership are vastly underrepresented in the
travel and hospitality industry. DAP provides a paid, on-the-job experience for people who identify as BIPOC
(Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) to work in the travel industry. Upon successful completion of the six-month
commitment, CRAA will offer our apprentice a full-time position.
We are excited to welcome Efua Amissah-Aggrey, who is part of the first class of the DAP and was selected to be
an apprentice at CRAA. Efua joined CRAA earlier this month and is now part of our customer service team. Her
perspective and customer-centric focus is already adding value, and we look forward to having her grow with us.
4Parking & Ground Transportation
Electric busses take a trip to City Hall
On October 6, CRAA joined the Central
Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and
Columbus City Council President Shannon
Hardin to showcase the region’s first electric
transit vehicles to Columbus City leaders.
CRAA's zero-emission battery-electric buses
were the first to operate in Ohio, providing
service to the new rental car center at CMH
which opened September 1. COTA’s new
electric buses went into service on October
11. All three local TV stations provided
coverage of the event, highlighting CRAA’s
commitment to a cleaner, quieter, and more
sustainable ride for customers.
Government Affairs
Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework in limbo
The fate of the bipartisan infrastructure bill is in limbo. Its fate turned hazy after Congress moved past several self-
imposed deadlines for this bill as well as the budget-reconciliation measure. While negotiations continue, we remain
hopeful that the proposed funding for airports including the first program dedicated to terminal projects gets
executed.
Operations & Asset Management
Auction contributes to CRAA’s bottom line
In an ongoing effort to be constant fiscal stewards of our resources, CRAA’s Fleet, Procurement, Accounting, and
Shipping & Receiving departments held an equipment auction. While the equipment was no longer of value for our
organization’s use, the sold items generated $107,000.
5President’s Report October 2021
Top takeaways
The Great Supply Chain Disruption continues to impact LCK
YTD2021
LCK International Cargo Landings
+72%
Five-year look over the year prior
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CRAA welcomes Efua, customer service apprentice
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4MONTHLY STATISTICS REPORT
September 2021
Report compiled from self-reported airline statisticsJOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
September 2021
10/26/2021
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
Sep Sep Sep 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 2,062 - 2,062 - 6,881 -4,819 -70.0% 6,147 9,500 -3,353 -35.3% 56,754 -50,607 -89.2%
Alaska 8,455 4,108 4,347 105.8% 6,359 2,096 33.0% 61,735 36,299 25,436 70.1% 54,440 7,295 13.4%
American 138,846 43,414 95,432 219.8% 167,597 -28,751 -17.2% 946,848 582,935 363,913 62.4% 1,531,889 -585,041 -38.2%
Breeze 3,749 - 3,749 - - 3,749 - 10,441 - 10,441 - - 10,441 -
Delta 112,691 42,653 70,038 164.2% 157,412 -44,721 -28.4% 745,608 456,910 288,698 63.2% 1,376,561 -630,953 -45.8%
Frontier 5,449 3,560 1,889 53.1% 8,817 -3,368 -38.2% 53,905 35,138 18,767 53.4% 87,891 -33,986 -38.7%
Southwest 166,018 70,949 95,069 134.0% 216,351 -50,333 -23.3% 1,373,048 899,212 473,836 52.7% 2,107,622 -734,574 -34.9%
Spirit 38,271 14,521 23,750 163.6% 31,465 6,806 21.6% 398,327 175,549 222,778 126.9% 339,910 58,417 17.2%
United 71,274 30,524 40,750 133.5% 98,142 -26,868 -27.4% 431,061 293,066 137,995 47.1% 835,791 -404,730 -48.4%
AIRLINES TOTALS 546,815 209,729 337,086 160.7% 693,024 -146,209 -21.1% 4,027,120 2,488,609 1,538,511 61.8% 6,390,858 -2,363,738 -37.0%
CHARTER TOTALS 3,204 504 2,700 535.7% 2,385 819 34.3% 18,070 9,795 8,275 84.5% 31,382 -13,312 -42.4%
AIRPORT TOTALS 550,019 210,233 339,786 161.6% 695,409 -145,390 -20.9% 4,045,190 2,498,404 1,546,786 61.9% 6,422,240 -2,377,050 -37.0%
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
Sep Sep Sep 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 28,225 50,976 -22,751 -44.6% 16,584 11,641 70.2% 285,937 166,098 119,839 72.1% 189,963 95,974 50.5%
American 70,001 58,032 11,969 20.6% 122,320 -52,319 -42.8% 912,956 574,141 338,815 59.0% 1,311,542 -398,586 -30.4%
Delta 65,741 117,963 -52,222 -44.3% 166,205 -100,464 -60.4% 765,058 972,299 -207,241 -21.3% 1,522,809 -757,751 -49.8%
Southwest 527,470 217,146 310,324 142.9% 364,895 162,575 44.6% 4,163,616 2,603,901 1,559,715 59.9% 3,522,084 641,532 18.2%
United 49,470 5,587 43,883 785.4% 96,612 -47,142 -48.8% 155,674 249,379 -93,705 -37.6% 882,818 -727,144 -82.4%
AIRLINES TOTALS 740,907 449,704 291,203 64.8% 766,616 -25,709 -3.4% 6,283,241 4,565,818 1,717,423 37.6% 7,429,216 -1,145,975 -15.4%
CARGO AIRLINES TOTALS 2,587 5,022 -2,435 -48.5% - 2,587 #DIV/0! 126,173 38,842 87,331 224.8% 42,123 84,050 199.5%
AIRPORT TOTALS 743,494 454,726 288,768 63.5% 766,616 -23,122 -3.0% 6,409,414 4,604,660 1,804,754 39.2% 7,471,339 -1,061,925 -14.2%
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
Sep Sep Sep 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 30 - 30 - 107 -77 -72.0% 91 232 -141 -60.8% 933 -842 -90.2%
Alaska 29 30 -1 -3.3% 30 -1 -3.3% 232 255 -23 -9.0% 210 22 10.5%
American 875 511 364 71.2% 1,332 -457 -34.3% 6,416 6,058 358 5.9% 11,645 -5,229 -44.9%
Breeze 44 - 44 - - 44 - 117 - 117 - - 117 -
Delta 616 479 137 28.6% 924 -308 -33.3% 4,778 4,271 507 11.9% 8,194 -3,416 -41.7%
Frontier 18 16 2 12.5% 28 -10 -35.7% 176 144 32 22.2% 287 -111 -38.7%
Southwest 670 453 217 47.9% 967 -297 -30.7% 5,641 6,160 -519 -8.4% 9,040 -3,399 -37.6%
Spirit 158 54 104 192.6% 116 42 36.2% 1,440 727 713 98.1% 1,180 260 22.0%
United 512 324 188 58.0% 740 -228 -30.8% 3,659 3,193 466 14.6% 6,132 -2,473 -40.3%
AIRLINES TOTALS 2,952 1,867 1,085 58.1% 4,244 -1,292 -30.4% 22,550 21,040 1,510 7.2% 37,621 -15,071 -40.1%
CHARTER TOTALS 68 22 46 209.1% 63 5 7.9% 522 330 192 58.2% 724 -202 -27.9%
CARGO AIRLINES TOTALS 6 7 -1 -14.3% 2 4 200.0% 110 62 48 77.4% 37 73 197.3%
AIRPORT TOTALS 3,026 1,896 1,130 59.6% 4,309 -1,283 -29.8% 23,182 21,432 1,750 8.2% 38,382 -15,200 -39.6%
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
September 2021
Monthly by Passengers
Spirit
7.0%
Other - (Charters)
United 0.6%
Southwest 13.0%
30.2%
Air Canada
0.4%
Alaska
1.5%
Frontier American
1.0% 25.2%
Delta
20.5%
Notes: Breeze
Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding 0.7%
Year to Date by Passengers
Spirit
9.8%
United Other - (Charters)
Southwest
10.7% 0.4%
33.9%
Air Canada Express
0.2%
Alaska
1.5%
American
Frontier 23.4%
Delta
1.3%
18.4%
Notes: Breeze
Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding
0.3%
Air Canada Express service reinstated July 1, 2021
Breeze Airways service began July 3, 2021
Total Passengers
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
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
21 vs. 20 -63.0% -63.8% 9.5% 1330.2% 567.1% 249.5% 167.3% 140.7% 161.6% YE Peak Month
21 vs. 19 -61.7% -62.7% -51.2% -41.5% -36.3% -26.6% -18.9% -24.2% -20.9% YE Lowest Month
Prepared by the Business Development Division, Columbus Regional Airport AuthorityRICKENBACKER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
September 2021
10/26/2021
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
Sep Sep Actual Percent Sep Actual Percent YTD YTD Actual Percent YTD Actual Percent
Airline
2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change 2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change
Allegiant Air 17,423 13,498 3,925 29.1% 15,209 2,214 14.6% 233,026 155,942 77,084 49.4% 243,698 -10,672 -4.4%
Miami Air - - - - - - - - - - - 775 -775 -100.0%
Sun Country - - - - - - - 122 - 122 - 151 -29 -19.2%
Other Charters 625 - 625 - 587 38 6.5% 1,464 835 629 75.3% 2,509 -1,045 -41.7%
AIRPORT TOTALS 18,048 13,498 4,550 33.7% 15,796 2,252 14.3% 234,612 156,777 77,835 49.6% 247,133 -12,521 -5.1%
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
Sep Sep Actual Percent Sep Actual Percent YTD YTD Actual Percent YTD Actual Percent
Airline
2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change 2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change
AirBridgeCargo - - - - 1,020,397 -1,020,397 -100.0% - 4,058,805 -4,058,805 -100.0% 13,101,910 -13,101,910 -100.0%
Asiana - - - - 996,653 -996,653 -100.0% - 246,642 -246,642 -100.0% 1,520,857 -1,520,857 -100.0%
Cargolux 3,424,019 2,861,807 562,212 19.6% 3,172,410 251,609 7.9% 39,229,964 33,885,782 5,344,182 15.8% 30,245,170 8,984,794 29.7%
Cathay Pacific 2,036,824 1,293,941 742,883 57.4% 2,110,267 -73,443 -3.5% 9,006,383 14,440,652 -5,434,269 -37.6% 17,838,559 -8,832,176 -49.5%
China Airlines - - 0 - 1,532,791 -1,532,791 -100.0% - 3,369,193 -3,369,193 -100.0% 11,815,037 -11,815,037 -100.0%
Emirates 3,837,309 2,408,003 1,429,306 59.4% 2,000,303 1,837,006 91.8% 35,580,635 15,187,200 20,393,435 134.3% 22,447,602 13,133,033 58.5%
Etihad - - - - 160,803 -160,803 -100.0% 662,381 4,832,698 -4,170,317 -86.3% 12,987,191 -12,324,810 -94.9%
FedEx 7,330,851 6,452,290 878,561 13.6% 6,368,495 962,356 15.1% 60,500,765 56,026,967 4,473,798 8.0% 62,845,446 -2,344,681 -3.7%
Korean Air 4,552,148 1,831,321 2,720,827 148.6% - 4,552,148 - 33,872,924 1,831,321 32,041,603 1749.6% - 33,872,924 -
UPS 2,293,177 2,322,462 -29,285 -1.3% 2,138,129 155,048 7.3% 20,215,229 19,696,681 518,548 2.6% 20,051,027 164,202 0.8%
Other Cargo Charters - Domestic 15,000 18,458 -3,458 -18.7% 606,047 -591,047 -97.5% 219,385 1,924,728 -1,705,343 -88.6% 3,419,201 -3,199,816 -93.6%
Other Cargo Charters - International 4,500,713 2,715,078 1,785,635 65.8% 725,887 3,774,826 520.0% 52,244,712 40,844,215 11,400,497 27.9% 8,957,700 43,287,012 483.2%
AIRPORT TOTALS 27,990,041 19,903,360 8,086,681 40.6% 20,832,182 7,157,859 34.4% 251,532,378 196,344,884 55,187,494 28.1% 205,229,699 46,302,679 22.6%
TOTAL DOMESTIC 9,639,028 8,793,210 845,818 9.6% 9,112,671 526,357 5.8% 80,935,379 77,648,376 3,287,003 4.2% 86,315,674 -5,380,295 -6.2%
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL 18,351,013 11,110,150 7,240,863 65.2% 11,719,511 6,631,502 56.6% 170,596,999 118,696,508 51,900,491 43.7% 118,914,025 51,682,974 43.5%
AIRPORT TOTALS 27,990,041 19,903,360 8,086,681 40.6% 20,832,182 7,157,859 34.4% 251,532,378 196,344,884 55,187,494 28.1% 205,229,699 46,302,679 22.6%
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
Sep Sep Actual Percent Sep Actual Percent YTD YTD Actual Percent YTD Actual Percent
Airline
2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change 2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change
Allegiant Air 69 59 10 16.9% 54 15 27.8% 914 702 212 30.2% 837 77 9.2%
Miami Air - - - - - - - - - - - 6 -6 -100.0%
Sun Country - - - - - - - 2 - 2 - 1 1 100.0%
Other Charters 4 - 4 - 4 - 0.0% 12 7 5 71.4% 30 -18 -60.0%
PASSENGER OPERATIONS TOTALS 73 59 14 23.7% 58 15 25.9% 928 709 219 30.9% 874 54 6.2%
AirBridgeCargo - - - - 9 -9 -100.0% - 19 -19 -100.0% 61 -61 -100.0%
Asiana - - - - 4 -4 -100.0% - 1 -1 -100.0% 6 -6 -100.0%
Cargolux 13 13 - 0.0% 17 -4 -23.5% 140 155 -15 -9.7% 150 -10 -6.7%
Cathay Pacific 14 11 3 27.3% 17 -3 -17.6% 61 127 -66 -52.0% 145 -84 -57.9%
China Airlines - - - - 9 -9 -100.0% 1 18 -17 -94.4% 79 -78 -98.7%
Emirates 37 23 14 60.9% 16 21 131.3% 305 118 187 158.5% 142 163 114.8%
Etihad - - - - 1 -1 -100.0% 5 24 -19 -79.2% 62 -57 -91.9%
FedEx 141 134 7 5.2% 126 15 11.9% 1,192 1,224 -32 -2.6% 1,230 -38 -3.1%
Korean Air 52 19 33 173.7% - 52 - 373 19 0 1863.2% - 373 -
UPS 26 34 -8 -23.5% 38 -12 -31.6% 237 356 -119 -33.4% 374 -137 -36.6%
Other Cargo Charters - Domestic 69 64 5 7.8% 63 6 9.5% 619 535 84 15.7% 527 92 17.5%
Other Cargo Charters - International 37 16 21 131.3% 7 30 428.6% 299 207 92 44.4% 48 251 522.9%
CARGO OPERATIONS TOTALS 389 314 75 23.9% 307 82 26.7% 3,232 2,803 429 15.3% 2,824 408 14.4%
AIRPORT TOTALS 462 373 89 23.9% 365 97 26.6% 4,160 3,512 648 18.5% 3,698 462 12.5%
Notes: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted traffic since 1Q2020, 2019 data is noted here for baseline comparisonsRICKENBACKER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
September 2021
Monthly Cargo by Weights
Other Charters - Domestic
0.1%
Other Charters -
International
UPS 16.1% Cargolux
8.2% 12.2%
Cathay
Korean Air Pacific
16.3% 7.3%
Emirates
13.7%
FedEx
26.2%
66%
34%
Domestic International
Note: Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding
Year to Date Cargo by Weights
Other Charters -
Domestic
0.1% Other Charters -
International
20.8%
UPS Cargolux
8.0% 15.6%
Cathay
Korean Air Pacific
13.5% 3.6%
Emirates 68%
14.1%
FedEx
24.1% 32%
Etihad
0.3%
Domestic International
Note: Figures may not add up to 100% due to rounding
Total Passengers
54,000
48,000
42,000
36,000
30,000
24,000
18,000
12,000
6,000
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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 11,471 13,520 26,754 23,746 24,373 35,406 37,730 23,019 14,754 23,714 14,247 17,574 266,308 31.0%
2018 11,319 18,300 34,545 31,660 30,036 39,542 39,787 28,184 18,752 21,280 17,622 16,220 307,247 15.4%
2019 13,969 13,763 25,190 26,115 30,201 45,570 48,160 28,369 15,796 21,818 16,981 22,848 308,780 0.5%
2020 16,408 17,366 15,678 739 13,491 29,284 31,242 19,071 13,498 18,123 16,623 15,637 207,160 -32.9%
2021 13,016 12,126 22,110 19,655 23,696 45,199 49,810 30,952 18,048
21 vs. 20 -20.7% -30.2% 41.0% 2559.7% 75.6% 54.3% 59.4% 62.3% 33.7% YE Peak Month
21 vs. 19 -6.8% -11.9% -12.2% -24.7% -21.5% -0.8% 3.4% 9.1% 14.3% YE Lowest Month
Prepared by the Business Development Division, Columbus Regional Airport AuthorityCOMBINED AIRPORTS TRAFFIC REPORT
September 2021
10/26/2021
Total Passengers - Monthly Total Passengers - Year to Date
PASSENGERS
Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019 Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019
Sep Sep Actual Percent Sep Actual Percent YTD YTD Actual Percent YTD Actual Percent
Airports
2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change 2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change
John Glenn International 550,019 210,233 339,786 161.6% 695,409 -145,390 -20.9% 4,045,190 2,498,404 1,546,786 61.9% 6,422,240 -2,377,050 -37.0%
Rickenbacker International 18,048 13,498 4,550 33.7% 15,796 2,252 14.3% 234,612 156,777 77,835 49.6% 247,133 -12,521 -5.1%
AIRPORT TOTALS 568,067 223,731 344,336 153.9% 711,205 -143,138 -20.1% 4,279,802 2,655,181 1,624,621 61.2% 6,669,373 -2,389,571 -35.8%
Total Cargo (Freight and Mail) - Monthly Total Cargo (Freight and Mail) - Year-To-Date
CARGO
Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019 Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019
Sep Sep Actual Percent Sep Actual Percent YTD YTD Actual Percent YTD Actual Percent
Airports
2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change 2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change
John Glenn International 743,494 454,726 288,768 63.5% 766,616 -23,122 -3.0% 6,409,414 4,604,660 1,804,754 39.2% 7,471,339 -1,061,925 -14.2%
Rickenbacker International 27,990,041 19,903,360 8,086,681 40.6% 20,832,182 7,157,859 34.4% 251,532,378 196,344,884 55,187,494 28.1% 205,229,699 46,302,679 22.6%
AIRPORT TOTALS 28,733,535 20,358,086 8,375,449 41.1% 21,598,798 7,134,737 33.0% 257,941,792 200,949,544 56,992,248 28.4% 212,701,038 45,240,754 21.3%
Actual Landing Operations - Monthly Actual Landing Operations - Year to Date
AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019 Compared to 2020 (YOY) Compared to 2019
Sep Sep Actual Percent Sep Actual Percent YTD YTD Actual Percent YTD Actual Percent
Airports
2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change 2021 2020 Change Change 2019 Change Change
John Glenn International 3,026 1,896 1,130 59.6% 4,309 -1,283 -29.8% 23,182 21,432 1,750 8.2% 38,382 -15,200 -39.6%
Rickenbacker International 462 373 89 23.9% 365 97 26.6% 4,160 3,512 648 18.5% 3,698 462 12.5%
AIRPORT TOTALS 3,488 2,269 1,219 53.7% 4,674 -1,186 -25.4% 27,342 24,944 2,398 9.6% 42,080 -14,738 -35.0%
Notes: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has impacted traffic since 1Q2020, 2019 data is noted here for baseline comparisonsRESOLUTION 49-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE “PICK-
UP” OF THE STATUTORILY REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION TO THE OHIO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 414(h)(2).
RESOLVED, To authorize the “pick-up” of the statutorily required contribution to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
(OPERS) for the employees of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 414(h)(2).
WHEREAS, Pursuant to federal and Ohio laws, the federal and state income taxes on a portion of the wages or salaries of the
employees of the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) will be deferred if CRAA “picks-up” (assumes and pays) the
contributions statutorily required by such covered employees to OPERS; and,
WHEREAS, CRAA will not incur any additional costs in the “picking-up” of such contributions.
WHEREAS, Effective October 26, 2021, the full amount of the statutorily required employee contributions to OPERS shall be
withheld from the gross pay of all persons employed by CRAA and shall be “picked-up” (assumed and paid to OPERS) by CRAA.
This “pick-up” by CRAA shall be designated as public employee contributions and shall be in lieu of contributions to OPERS by
all persons employed by CRAA. No person subject to this “pick-up” shall have the option of choosing to receive the statutorily
required contribution to OPERS directly instead of having it “picked-up” by CRAA or of being excluded from the “pick-up.” CRAA
shall, in reporting and making remittance to OPERS, report that the public employees’ contribution for each person subject to
this “pick-up” has been made as provided by the statute. Therefore, contributions, although designated as employee
contributions, are employer-paid, and employees do not have the option to receive the contributions directly. All contributions
are paid by the employer directly to the plan.
WHEREAS, The “pick-up” by CRAA provided by this resolution shall apply to all persons that are employees of CRAA who are
or become contributing members of OPERS.
WHEREAS, CRAA’s method of payment of salary to employees who are participants in OPERS is hereby modified as follows,
in order to provide for a salary reduction “pick-up” of employee contributions to OPERS.
-Continued-
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BY RESOLUTION
NO. 49-21 ON THE 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021.
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By Attest
Board Chair Secretary to the Board
Resolution 49-21 Page 1 of 2RESOLUTION 49-21 WHEREAS, The total salary for each employee shall be the salary otherwise payable under CRAA policies. Such total salary of each employee shall be payable by CRAA in two parts: (a) deferred salary and (b) cash salary. An employee’s deferred salary shall be equal to that percentage of that employee’s total salary which is required from time to time by OPERS to be paid as an employee contribution by that employee and shall be paid by CRA to OPERS on behalf of that employee as a “pick-up” and in lieu of the OPERS employee contribution otherwise payable by that employee. An employee’s cash salary shall be equal to that employee’s total salary less the amount of the “pick-up” for that employee, and shall be payable, subject to applicable payroll deductions, to that employee. CRAA shall compute and remit its employer contributions to OPERS based upon an employee’s total salary. The total combined expenditures of CRAA for such employees’ total salaries payable under applicable CRAA policies and the pick-up provisions of this resolution shall not be greater than the amounts it would have paid for those items had this provision not been in effect. SECTION 5: CRAA staff are hereby authorized and directed to implement the provisions of this resolution to institute the “pick- up” of the statutorily required contributions to OPERS for all persons employed by CRAA so as to enable them to obtain the result in federal and state tax deferments. Background: In prior resolutions involving OPERS CRAA re-authorized a Public Employee Retirement System Employee Pick- Up Plan providing for CRAA to pick-up and assume the OPERS statutory employee share for the employees referenced above. OPERS has requested CRAA to re-adopt its Pick-Up Plan to ensure CRAA is in compliance with Internal Revenue Service Revenue Rulings 81-35, 81-36 and 2006-43. OPERS has reviewed and approved the language in this resolution. Staff recommends Board approval of resolution 49-21. Resolution 49-21 Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION 50-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT & CEO TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR SECURE INC.
TO OPERATE ENROLLMENT KIOSKS AND A BIOMETRIC REGISTERED TRAVELER IDENTITY
SYSTEM FOR THE PURPOSE OF VERIFYING A PASSENGER’S IDENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING THE
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION SCREENING LOCATIONS AT JOHN GLENN
COLUMBUS INTERNATONAL AIRPORT.
RESOLVED, to authorize the Columbus Regional Airport Authority’s (CRAA’s) President & CEO to negotiate and enter into an
agreement with CLEAR Secure Inc. (CLEAR) to operate enrollment kiosks and a biometric registered traveler identity system
for the purpose of verifying a passenger’s identity prior to entering the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening
locations at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Background: Currently, passengers at CMH do not have access to a biometric-based system for identity verification prior to
entering the TSA screening locations at CMH. Having access to such a service would enhance the customer experience. CRAA
is currently in negotiations with CLEAR to install multiple verification kiosks (pods) and enrollment pods at or near each of the
three (3) security checkpoints at CMH.
CLEAR is located at 38 airports nationwide – including 90% of America’s busiest airports. CLEAR lanes enable access to
predictable and fast identity verification through dedicated entry lanes at airport security checkpoints for members of its CLEAR
Plus subscription service.
This resolution delegates authority to CRAA’s President & CEO to negotiate and enter into an agreement with CLEAR on terms
the President & CEO deems to be in CRAA’s best interests. The arrangement is expected to generate rental income for CRAA,
and implementation is anticipated to occur by the end of the year.
Due to the limited and/or specialty nature in scope of services an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(ACDBE) goal has not been established, however, CRAA and CLEAR will work to identify future diversity opportunities.
CRAA staff recommends Board approval of resolution 50-21.
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BY RESOLUTION
NO. 50-21 ON THE 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021.
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By Attest
Board Chair Secretary to the Board
Resolution 50-21 | Page 1 of 1RESOLUTION 51-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT & CEO TO AUTHORIZE THE GRANT OF A RIGHT TO ENTER PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A SANITARY SEWER UTILITY TO
AIRPORT BUSINESS CENTER LLC AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT & CEO TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO THE GRANT OF AN EASEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY FOR A
SANITARY SEWER UTILITY EASEMENT AT JOHN GLENN COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
RESOLVED, To authorize the President & CEO, or his designee, to authorize the grant of a Right to Enter property owned by
the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) to Airport Business Center LLC for the construction of a sanitary sewer at John
Glenn Columbus International Airport.
RESOLVED FURTHER, To authorize the President & CEO, or his designee, to authorize the grant of an easement of real
property for a sanitary sewer utility easement at John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Background: Airport Business Center LLC is constructing a building and related improvements on property fronting Johnstown
Road (“Project”) in the vicinity of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (“CMH”). The Project requires the installation of a
sanitary sewer (“sewer”) that will tie into the City of Columbus’ (the “City”) sanitary sewer system. The City has identified the
nearest tie-in to the City’s sanitary sewer system as located on land owned by CRAA at CMH. Airport Business Center LLC will
reimburse CRAA for a right to enter to construct the sanitary sewer across CRAA land in a total amount of approximately
$15,469.56. The valuation of the property is based upon current prices in the area. Additionally, CRAA will grant an easement
of real property across area. The easement will consist of a net take area of 0.84079 acres. The easement will run across Tax
Parcels 010-146768, 010-146785, 010-146796, 010-146763, 010-146769 and 010-146797 on the south side of Johnstown Road
and across Tax Parcels 190-001638, 190-001637, 190-001636, 190-001635, 190-000402, 190-000374, 190-000268, 190-
001238, and 190-000783 on the north side of Johnstown Road. With the exception of Tax Parcels 190-001638, 190-001637,
190-001636, 190-001635 and 190-000402, these parcels are located in the Runway Protection Zone and cannot be developed
with occupied buildings.
CRAA staff recommends Board approval of resolution 51-21.
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COLUMBUS REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY BY RESOLUTION
NO. 51-21 ON THE 26TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2021.
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By Attest
Board Chair Secretary to the Board
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