Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport — Columbia, United States

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The airport code for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (Columbia) is CUB — its ICAO code is KCUB.

Distance & flight time from CUB

Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport

Serving as South Carolina's capital city reliever airport, Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport carries the code CUB and takes on general aviation traffic that would otherwise crowd Columbia Metropolitan Airport across town. Named for two figures connected to the region's aviation history, the field supports flight training schools, corporate turboprops, and charter operators rather than scheduled passenger airlines. Its location close to the Congaree River and downtown Columbia makes it convenient for business travelers and University of South Carolina-related traffic alike. A single paved runway and modest terminal building keep operations efficient without the congestion of a larger commercial field.

Runways at Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
13/315011 ft (1527 m)75 ft (23 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DAPP/DEP133.4 MHz
ASOSASOS119.675 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL124.4 MHz
OPSMIL OPS122.8 MHz
RDOANDERSON RDO114.7 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.8 MHz

Airports near Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB)

CUB sits just south of downtown Columbia along the Congaree River; Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the region's commercial hub, lies about 8 miles southwest.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport?

The IATA code for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport is CUB.

What is the ICAO code for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport?

The ICAO code for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport is KCUB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.