{"product_id":"lck-rickenbacker-international-airport-atc-tower","title":"LCK – Rickenbacker International Airport ATC Tower","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLocated 10 miles south of Columbus, Ohio, Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) carries a legacy that stretches from World War II to the present day. Originally opened in 1942 as Lockbourne Army Air Base, the facility was renamed in 1974 to honor Eddie Rickenbacker — Columbus native and America's leading fighter ace of World War I. Today, LCK operates as one of the country's premier cargo hubs, while still hosting the Ohio Air National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing — the first ANG unit to fly KC-135 Stratotankers — keeping its military aviation heritage very much alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWith two parallel runways stretching over 12,000 feet and capable of handling the world's largest aircraft, Rickenbacker's control tower oversees a uniquely diverse mix of heavy cargo freighters, tanker aircraft, and commercial traffic — one of the most operationally varied airfields in the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis detailed model captures the tower's distinctive structure and modern design — a standout piece for any cargo, military, or Midwest-themed airport display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFaithful recreation of the Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) control tower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRealistic detailing of the tower shaft and cab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIdeal for cargo, military tanker, or Midwest airport layouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade in the USA by Tarmac Designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\"\u003eApprox. 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