Columbia Metropolitan Airport — Columbia, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereColumbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia uses the IATA code CAE, with KCAE as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from CAE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport serves Columbia, the capital of South Carolina. Two runways sit at 236 feet of elevation. Coded CAE, the airport handles scheduled commercial service alongside a significant military presence, since it shares facilities with an Air National Guard base. Columbia sits roughly in the geographic center of South Carolina, giving CAE a role connecting the capital region to major hub airports like Atlanta and Charlotte for onward domestic and international travel. Passenger volumes at CAE reflect Columbia's status as a state capital and university city rather than a major tourist destination, with most traffic tied to business, government, and academic travel.
Runways at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
| 11/29 | 8601 ft (2622 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.15 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.15 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.75 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | ANDERSON RDO | 122.65 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
- Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) — 12.3 km (7.6 mi)
- Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) — 29.7 km (18.5 mi)
- Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) — 58.8 km (36.5 mi)
- Shaw Air Force Base (SSC) — 60.3 km (37.5 mi)
- Daniel Field (DNL) — 99.7 km (62.0 mi)
- Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) — 100.3 km (62.3 mi)
- Florence Regional Airport (FLO) — 131.8 km (81.9 mi)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 142.8 km (88.7 mi)
State government employees and University of South Carolina travelers search CAE when booking flights out of Columbia, often comparing connection times through Charlotte or Atlanta before choosing a route. The shared military presence at the airport also draws some searches from National Guard families.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The IATA code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE.
What is the ICAO code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport is KCAE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.