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Airport Drill Alert September 17 | Columbus News

John Glenn Columbus International Airport is staging a major emergency drill on September 17th at 9 AM — think fake accidents, smoke, and emergency vehicles rolling out — all part of a federal FAA requirement to test their Emergency Airport Plan every three years. Local first responders and airport crews will simulate real crises with staged injuries and passengers, keeping the scenario secret to ensure authenticity. Flight operations will continue normally, so travelers shouldn’t worry — this is just a vital safety rehearsal to keep everyone prepared for real emergencies. Listen in…

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