Green Long Term Shuttle Lot

The Green Lot is the cheapest official parking option at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH): an open-air long-term lot operated by the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA), connected to the terminal by a free shuttle that runs around the clock. There is no advance booking — you drive in, the first hour is free, and each 24-hour period costs $9. AirportParkings.com is an independent comparison site and does not operate this lot; every fact below was checked against the airport’s official website, flycolumbus.com, on 30 September 2026.

Green Lot key facts

• Address: 3256 E 17th Ave., Columbus, OH 43219. Do not drive to 4600 International Gateway — that is the terminal and its garages.
• Rate: $9 per 24-hour period; the first hour is free.
• Getting to the terminal: free shuttle only — buses leave every 15–18 minutes, 24 hours a day. There is no walking route from the lot.
• Hours: open 24/7; no reservation is needed or possible.
• Height limit: none published for this open-air surface lot (the airport’s garage levels are limited to 7–9 ft).
• Security: the airport states its parking facilities are patrolled by airport police, well-lit and monitored with CCTV.
• Contact: Columbus Regional Airport Authority, +1 614-239-4000.

Official CMH parking rates (30 September 2026)

Option	Rate per 24 h	Notes
Green Lot (shuttle)	$9	First hour free
Red Lot (shuttle)	$11	EV charging available
Long-term garage	$24	Covered; $7 first hour
Short-term garage	$30	Covered; $7 first hour
Valet	$30	$18 first hour; curbside drop-off
Walking Lot	—	Permanently closed since 4 May 2026

Source: flycolumbus.com — checked 30 September 2026.

How the Green Lot works

From I-670, follow the airport signage and then the signs for the Green Lot on E 17th Ave. Park and note your row before you leave the car — rows are marked with numbered green posts (markers such as 4C and 5D are visible in our photos), and photographing the nearest one saves a search when you return. Then board the free shuttle: buses run 24 hours a day and leave every 15–18 minutes, matching flights at any hour. The airport states that all of its shuttle buses are fitted with lift gear for wheelchairs and electric scooters, and accessible spaces are available for vehicles with a valid permit.

Because the first hour is free, a quick pick-up costs nothing — though for waiting on arriving passengers the airport also provides a dedicated Cell Phone Waiting Lot between the air traffic control tower and the terminal.

Green Lot or another CMH option?

• Choose the Green Lot if price matters most: $9 a day is the lowest official rate at CMH, so a seven-day trip costs $63.
• Choose the Red Lot ($11 per 24 h) if you drive an EV — it offers charging and the same shuttle service.
• Choose the long-term garage ($24 per 24 h) for covered parking and a walk straight into the terminal, with no shuttle.
• The Walking Lot closed permanently on 4 May 2026, so the Green and Red lots are now the airport’s only shuttle lots.

Source: flycolumbus.com — checked 30 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Green Lot cost?

$9 per 24-hour period, with the first hour free (rate checked 30 September 2026). A full week comes to $63.

Is the Green Lot open right now?

The airport publishes live open/full status for every lot on flycolumbus.com. When we checked on 30 September 2026 the Green Lot was open; during peak travel periods it is worth looking at the status page before leaving home.

How often does the shuttle run?

Shuttles operate 24 hours a day and leave every 15–18 minutes, so even at night the wait should stay under 20 minutes.

Can I wait for an arriving passenger in the Green Lot?

Yes — the first hour is free. The airport also has a dedicated Cell Phone Waiting Lot between the control tower and the terminal for drivers meeting arrivals.

Is the Green Lot safe?

The airport states that its parking facilities are patrolled by airport police, well-lit and monitored with CCTV surveillance. As in any public lot, avoid leaving valuables in sight.