In 1928, Charles Lindbergh personally selected Port Columbus Airport in Columbus, Ohio, as the eastern terminus of Transcontinental Air Transport (TAT), one of America’s first commercial airlines and the first to offer coast-to-coast service. In July 1929, a beautiful art deco and modern (for the era) terminal was opened to the public at what is today known as John Glenn Columbus International Airport (KCMH) to service TAT passengers.
Historic KCMH Terminal To Be Restored For Learning Center
Key Takeaways:
- The Ohio Air & Space Hall of Fame and Museum (OAS) has signed a long-term lease for the historic 1929 Port Columbus air terminal, which was the eastern terminus for America’s first coast-to-coast commercial airline.
- OAS plans to renovate the vacant building, with an estimated $2 million project supported by a $550,000 state grant and required matching funds, aiming to open in late 2021.
- The museum will honor Ohio's air and space pioneers through free public exhibits, research archives, and a STEAM education center, using their legacies to inspire future innovation and workforce development.
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