Northern Kentucky / Location file
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Sources reviewed 2026-09-11
The airport was used for Mitchell’s arrival; Shane McDermott recalled filming beside a parked aircraft in falling snow.
Use in Airborne
The airport was used for Mitchell’s arrival; Shane McDermott recalled filming beside a parked aircraft in falling snow.
Place today
The airport remains active and has changed since 1992; the exact historic terminal position remains unresolved.
Why this status
Independent records listed below support this identification. Each source note explains the scope of its evidence; a verified place does not imply that every historic camera position is known.
Evidence record
Sources & research
A archival / primary · B established reference · C specialist research · D fan lead
- Revisiting a 2013 Interview with Airborne Star Shane McDermott ↗Grade A · Cincinnati CityBeat · Accessed 2026-09-11
Direct interview: McDermott discusses filming at the airport, Pompilio’s, Krohn Conservatory, skating preparation, and stunt participation.
- Airborne — Filming & production ↗Grade B · IMDb · Accessed 2026-09-11
Established database used as corroboration for named production locations, not as sole evidence for precise scene matching.
- Filming Locations — Airborne (1993) ↗Grade C · Film Oblivion · Accessed 2026-09-11
Specialist location comparison used as a lead and corroborating source; exact sites remain probable unless independently confirmed.