Interstate 270 (abbreviated
I-270) is the beltway loop freeway in the
Columbus metropolitan area, commonly known locally as "The Outerbelt," or the "
Jack Nicklaus Freeway." The "western" (and "eastern") terminus of I-270, at least in terms of the zero-milepost, is at the junction with
I-71 east of
Grove City, Ohio. I-270, along with
I-670, provides access to
Port Columbus International Airport. The entire length of I-270 is . It is one of four interstate loops not to share with another interstate freeway, the others being
I-295,
I-485, and
I-610.