What a beautiful, historic airport! My family and I attended the festival over the weekend. Along with getting to see several antique planes up close, it was neat to walk on the runway and just take in this piece of history. My grandfather, who attended with us, told us how he would catch flights from Lunken when he was younger. Some other bits about Lunken's history, from its website: * Columbia, now the area occupied by Lunken Airport, became the first settlement in the Cincinnati area. * In 1927, Charles Lindbergh made his historic non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He lands at Lunken airfield to and from New York to refuel where he is mobbed by well-wishers. * The Flamingo, one of the first all metal monoplanes built in America, is produced at Lunken by Metal Aircraft Company. * In 1930, formal dedication of Lunken Airport takes place. A three-day celebration includes notables such as Howard Hughes, Jimmy Doolittle, Freddie Lund, Cincinnati Air Corps Reserves and Jean Harlow. Lunken Airport is dedicated as the largest municipal airport in the world. * In the 1940s, American Airlines is born at Lunken Airport. * In 1964, The Beatles arrive at Lunken Airport for their concert at Crosley Field. I wish we had had a chance to go inside the airport when we were there. We'll have to do that another time. read more

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I've lived in Mt. Washington for 38 years, but my tenure here is ending, in large measure due to Lunken Airport. I live about two miles from the airport and the incessant noise is intolerable. FIVE flight schools operate out of Lunken now, and people who are taking flying lessons mostly seem to be on the same practice loop. That means that the loud drone of airplanes is a constant feature of living here and it greatly diminishes quality of life. In looking for where I will move next, a high priority is to be as far away from airports as possible. read more

Even though I found my bike to have a flat tire didn't discourage me from walking this 5 mile long trail. Alright so it almost did, just a bit. Walking 5 mile trail can be quite intimidating. Moving onward, enjoying the views of the runway and of course nature was motivating! For some odd reason, what kept popping in my mind was a song by Less Than Jake..... Cuz I would walk 500 miles And I would walk 500 more To be the man who walked 1,000 miles To fall down at your door Surrender Surrender Surrender read more

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Best hiking trail. It's bigger than what you expect. I travel on foot and on Bike. Everyone is friendly and it is very spacious.

We visited Lunken Airport for the Lunken Airport Days and really enjoyed looking around the airfield and enjoying watching planes - new and old- take off, land, and fly overhead! The exterior of the historic airport was neat to admire, and the staff was friendly and helpful as they guided us out of the way of the planes that were actively shifting places during the event, switching places for display and for going for a flight. The signature plane was That's All, Brother, which we were told led the main airborne invasion of Normandy. We were fortunate to get to see it take off and fly overhead - what a piece of history! There were several other historic planes, as well as a fire rescue plane that is used for training, and had the interesting addition of a top propeller to aid in water landings, as a helpful staff person explained when we inquired. We would love to visit again and check out the interior of the airport! read more

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Great place! I love to do my runs here, eat at the Sky Galley restaurants and watch the planes land. They also have shows every once and awhile on vintage planes which is a great experience and great opportunity for photo ops. I love how old and vintage this place is. read more

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This place may be an airport, but it has so much more to offer. It's a very small commercial and private airport. The majority of the planes that fly in and out are private and chartered flights. When political dignitaries such as the president fly into the area, they tend to land their planes here. Lunken airport also offers a bike path, a giant playground, a half pipe, driving range, tennis courts, and a state of the art golf course. The bike path is really enjoyable. It goes back in the woods by the Little Miami River and is so peaceful for biking, roller blading, walking, or jogging. It circles the entirety of the airport at a total of around 6 miles. I had a lot of fun at the playground growing up. It's got everything a playground should have, but also has trucks and planes that kids can climb on! A few of the buildings feature some really beautiful art deco architecture and decorations. One such place is the building that holds the Sky Galley Restaurant. Fancy a day outdoors with lots of different activities? This is the place to go! read more

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This, my friends, is an airport. When we, as a people, first took flight and broke the bounds of gravity, this is the place we hung out at and made it happen. Located within 5 miles of downtown Cincinnati, Lunken was Cincinnati's main airport for many years providing the Queen City with a convenient and (at the time) modern airport. At the time the property was first donated to the city it was the largest airfield in the world. Over the years she has seen aviation go from it's infancy, to it's hey-day, and she has the scars and stories to prove it. Her art-deco walls are painted in beautiful art and drenched in history. From the 1937 flood that filled all the way up past the terminal's ceilings to landings by past, current, and future presidents, to the hero's welcome offered Lindbegh, The Beatles, and Ken Griffey Junior, Lunken has been and continues to be a place of celebration. Today, the majority of traffic that Lunken sees is private pilots and executive travel, although charter flights are starting to become more popular as rates at the local international airport as well as security lines are moving people away. With easy parking located across the street, people are seeing the benefit of using smaller airports rather than their much larger cousins. Lunken is also a great place to learn to fly. There are a couple schools on the premises (Lunken Flight Training Center, Flamingo) and both of these schools also offer scenic flights around Cincinnati. With a shop in the terminal that sells general aviation necessities (maps, headsets), Lunken is a fantastic place to stop by for pilots. Other than air traffic, Lunken is also a great place for exercise. A 5 mile loop around the airport offers great views of planes to those who wish to walk / run / bike / rollerblade the loop. There is also a pretty decent 18 hole golf course adjacent to the airport that is run by Cincinnati Recreation (Which means cheap green fees). Of course, as with any great airport, there is also great food. The Sky Galley offers fantastic food and drink at prices that aren't sky high (pun intended). Check their yelp reviews. One of Cincinnati's finest gems, Lunken will continue to keep our eyes and minds towards the clouds for years to come. read more

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If you get a chance to visit this place you need too. Great place to eat. Great people watching and you get to sit in a place of history.

Every time I've gone here it's been for something extra special. I took a helicopter tour of the city with my wife a while back and just recently went back to ArtWorks 21st bday celebration. It was set up in one of the hangars and was an absolute blast! 6 ft drag queens, naked body painted trolls, balloon clouds, live band, house drinks, so much food and of course hundreds of works of art! I haven't taken a single plane ride from this airport but like it better than all of the airports in the area I've utilized thus far. I can't wait until my next shindig at Lunkin! Not so humbly submitted, Michael C. read more

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I had the opportunity to do a training run here at the 2.5 mile (flat) loop recently. Great place with easy access parking but apparently no bathroom. Oh well. I think I eventually saw one on the golf course. I've been inside this place probably a decade and a half ago, so I can't comment on the "airporty" aspect of it, but everything else is fine. If you are looking for a nice flat (but rather boring one apart from the occasional plane landing/taking off) route to walk/run/cycle, check out Lunken. Along the route is a memorial to the cyclist Andrew Gast that was killed earlier this year http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120828/NEWS/308280019/27-year-old-bicyclist-struck-killed-near-Lunken Pay attention drivers, cyclists have a right to be on the road too. *Cool trivia: look for the single black brick on the tower marking where the 1937 flood crested. http://www.cincinnati-transit.net/lunken.html The Little Miami River snaked through the middle of the present Lunken airfield. It was rerouted. The first settlers in 1788 settled pretty much smack dab where the airport is. Neat! read more

There's an airport here? Who knew with all of the great other things to do! There's a cute little terminal with a gift shop and a restaurant. Ballfields and Reeves Golf Course claim Lunken as their home. Aside from Reeves being a great golf course I also really enjoy the run/bike trail. The trail runs around the entire airport in a 5mile loop. It is clearly marked with bricks in the path every 1/2 mile and the zero mark is next to the ball fields and mile marker 1 is just short of the terminal building. It is very flat, and about half shaded. There are two short but very steep hills that are definitely hard but short lived. There is little lighting on the path for late running but there are usually a lot of people out here. If you like to walk, bike, run, or rollerblade this is a great place to exercise. read more

There was a time when air travel was romantic. A time when planes were beautiful (who wouldn't want to fly in a DC-3 or Lockheed Constellation) where stewardesses were attractive and pleasant, where fliers weren't nickled and dimed and paid to be herded like cattle and where you didn't have to forfeit your Constitutional rights to board a plane. But also where airports were destinations in themselves. Like most under 50 (or higher) I missed that and miss it. I walked around Lunken on a sunny day admiring the architecture of the building (what can only be described as Cincinnati-deco), listened to the heels of a few workers and possibly ghosts click against the tiled floor inside. It may need a bit of TLC but it's a beautiful structure built by a proud and optimistic people who not 30 years before were shackled to the ground by gravity and learned to overcome it. I sensed that in the air at Lunken. I read recently that it takes longer now to fly to New York to L.A. than it did in the 1950s - when you factor in ticket purchasing time, baggage check and the post-9/11 security scan/rights violations. I can't confirm that fact but I sense it's true. As Americans we have a faith that things always improve and progress, but they don't do they? Renaissance architects had to relearn how the Roman's built domes 500 years before. Somewhere the knowledge was lost. Things can and do get worse. Air travel is one. Maybe we can get back to it but I doubt anytime soon. Maybe like the Italians in the 1400s, we have to wait for it to all fall apart and start over again. read more

Lunken Airport is more than just an airport that caters to private plane owners and small commercial airlines. Sure it has all the amenities of a small airport. Small planes. Airfield. Control Tower. Hangers. But it also has so much more. Bike trail. Playground. Athletic fields. Golf course. Driving range. Lunken Airport was built not just for those in need of a plane, but as a gathering place for members of the community. Lunken also enjoys some pretty impressive history. Charles Linbergh landed here. So did Howard Hughes. And Jimmy Doolittle. Presidents have landed here. And most impressively, in 1964, the Beatles landed at Lunken Aiport. I've taken my kids here to enjoy the playground and run around the playing fields. I've also taken them to the annual "Open House" that Lunken offers. You can go inside and tour the airport's facilities where you'll be treated to a diner-style restaurant that makes you feels as if you've been catapulted back into the 1960's. And while you eat, you can enjoy some very impressive artwork. Oh, and if you have a hankerin' to learn to fly, just stop by the Flight School. But the best part of that day is the opportunity to walk through a number of planes, specifically the luxurious private planes, and experience, just for a little bit, what the rich and powerful get to enjoy. It's more than just an airport. It's an event. Mahalo, and enjoy. read more

Nice park, nice bike trail, nice..

This is a great place for tennis players and golfers. Parents can bring their children to the parks to play. I really love the tracks which encircles the airport. It is great for walkers, runners, roller bladers, and cyclist. It is roughly 6 miles all the way around, so it is the perfect place to train for that upcoming 10K race. read more

The walking trail has too many black snakes. Therefore not a great place to take your dog.

Excellent location to park and jump on the Ohio River Trail with your bike! Or even just take the loop around the airfield for a quick and pretty easy 5 miler. read more

Small local airport with few options of private/charter flights. What is most attractive for me is the flat paved 5-mile loop around the green airfield, perfect for biking or jogging. In the evening there is a lot of cardinals and if you are lucky you may meet a deer! There is a bathroom and a restaurant at the small Airport Terminal. The Lunken loop is connected to Armleder park, which makes the ride/run even nicer and longer. Very nice place :) read more

The Lunken Airport is a great area for all ages. I have never flown there, but I go there often to run and bike. There is a flat 5 mile trail around the airport and I love training there! I played on the playground there when I was younger and it was always my favorite one. I've golfed there many times and I enjoy the course. They also have tennis, but I haven't played there yet. It's a great place for athletes to practice and train! I love going to Lunken Airport and I will definitely be returning soon! read more