Columbus (CMH) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Columbus: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Columbus terminal map?
The CMH airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Columbus official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Columbus terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at CMH handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Concourse A
Concourse A sits at the south end of CMH's single terminal building and is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines. Its own dedicated security checkpoint (open roughly 4am–8:30pm) leads to five gates, A2 through A6. Amenities include Chili's, Vino Volo wine bar, Donatos pizza, Starbucks, and the Scioto Mercantile travel-essentials shop.
Concourse B
Concourse B is CMH's largest concourse, at the center/east side of the terminal, serving American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Spirit Airlines from roughly 14 gates numbered in the B19–B36 range. It has its own security checkpoint (roughly 4am–8pm) and the airport's largest dining and retail cluster, including Eddie George's Grille 27, Land-Grant Brewing Co., Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Counter, BrewDog, and the Escape Lounge near gate B32.
Concourse C
Concourse C is at the north end of the terminal and is the primary base for Delta Air Lines, along with Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and CMH's limited seasonal international/charter service (Cancun, Toronto, and Montreal starting 2026). It has its own security checkpoint (roughly 4am–8pm) and roughly 10–11 gates in the C46–C56 range; non-precleared international arrivals clear CMH's federal inspection (customs) facility here. Dining includes PGA TOUR Grill and American Craft Tavern, and the Jake Brewer USO Lounge sits near the Concourse C exit.
How do I get between terminals at Columbus?
CMH has a single main terminal with two levels (upper = departures/ticketing, lower = arrivals/baggage claim) and three concourses — A, B, and C — that branch off the shared landside terminal. There is no airside connector: each concourse has its own independent TSA checkpoint, and the concourses are not linked past security. To reach a different concourse you must exit back into the landside terminal and clear that concourse's own checkpoint. Because the whole airport is compact, walking between concourses through the terminal only takes a few minutes.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at CMH — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Columbus?
If you have a same-day connection at CMH, check whether your next flight leaves from a different concourse — if so, you'll need to exit past security and re-clear through that concourse's own checkpoint rather than walking over airside. The terminal is small enough that this rarely takes more than 10–15 minutes, but it's a real step, unlike hub airports with airside inter-concourse trains.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at CMH has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Columbus?
Experienced travellers at CMH use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Columbus official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at CMH lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Columbus maps
Where can I find the official CMH terminal map?
The official Columbus terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://flycolumbus.com/passengers/terminal-map/. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at CMH?
CMH has a single main terminal with two levels (upper = departures/ticketing, lower = arrivals/baggage claim) and three concourses — A, B, and C — that branch off the shared landside terminal. There is no airside connector: each concourse has its own independent TSA checkpoint, and the concourses are not linked past security. To reach a different concourse you must exit back into the landside terminal and clear that concourse's own checkpoint. Because the whole airport is compact, walking between concourses through the terminal only takes a few minutes.
How do I find my gate at CMH?
If you have a same-day connection at CMH, check whether your next flight leaves from a different concourse — if so, you'll need to exit past security and re-clear through that concourse's own checkpoint rather than walking over airside. The terminal is small enough that this rarely takes more than 10–15 minutes, but it's a real step, unlike hub airports with airside inter-concourse trains. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate CMH?
Use the official interactive map at https://flycolumbus.com/passengers/terminal-map/ before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. If you have a same-day connection at CMH, check whether your next flight leaves from a different concourse — if so, you'll need to exit past security and re-clear through that concourse's own checkpoint rather than walking over airside. The terminal is small enough that this rarely takes more than 10–15 minutes, but it's a real step, unlike hub airports with airside inter-concourse trains.
What is in each CMH terminal?
Concourse A: Concourse A sits at the south end of CMH's single terminal building and is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines. Its own dedicated security checkpoint (open roughly 4am–8:30pm) leads to five gates, A2 through A6. Amenities include Chili's, Vino Volo wine bar, Donatos pizza, Starbucks, and the Scioto Mercantile travel-essentials shop. Concourse B: Concourse B is CMH's largest concourse, at the center/east side of the terminal, serving American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Spirit Airlines from roughly 14 gates numbered in the B19–B36 range. It has its own security checkpoint (roughly 4am–8pm) and the airport's largest dining and retail cluster, including Eddie George's Grille 27, Land-Grant Brewing Co., Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Counter, BrewDog, and the Escape Lounge near gate B32. Concourse C: Concourse C is at the north end of the terminal and is the primary base for Delta Air Lines, along with Alaska Airlines, Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and CMH's limited seasonal international/charter service (Cancun, Toronto, and Montreal starting 2026). It has its own security checkpoint (roughly 4am–8pm) and roughly 10–11 gates in the C46–C56 range; non-precleared international arrivals clear CMH's federal inspection (customs) facility here. Dining includes PGA TOUR Grill and American Craft Tavern, and the Jake Brewer USO Lounge sits near the Concourse C exit.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for CMH
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live CMH security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live CMH TSA wait times · CMH terminals guide · CMH security tips