Gate-side hats at Lids in CMH Terminal T
This Lids sits airside in Terminal T at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, a short walk from most CMH gates once you clear security. It’s a standard mall-style Lids, just in airport form, with walls of MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, college and local Columbus gear. If you forgot a cap for sun or rain, you can fix that before boarding instead of digging through your bag.
Most branded caps run in the $30–$45 range, roughly in line with off-airport Lids pricing, and they regularly stock fitted, snapback and adjustable styles. Expect the usual big national teams plus Ohio State and other regional teams, rather than deep back-catalog specials. You’ll also find a smaller rack of team beanies and a few apparel pieces near the entrance for under $60.
Hours typically track flight banks, opening by about 5:00–5:30 a.m. for the first departures from CMH and staying open until early evening departures wind down around 8:00–9:00 p.m. If you’re on a very late or very early flight, don’t count on it. Figure you need only 5–10 minutes to scan the walls, try on a couple of sizes, and get back to your gate.
Payment is standard: major credit cards, likely mobile pay, and the usual printed receipt. This is a quick in-and-out stop, not a place to linger. Final tip: if you’re picky about team logos or fitted sizes, snap a photo of your current cap’s size tag before your trip so you can match it fast at this Lids and still make boarding time.