FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
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(KCAE) Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Elevation:
236 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
Primary Approach Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Primary Depart. Control Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: 24
FAA
Airspace:
C
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Other
Click FBO link(s) below for details:
Eagle Aviation, Inc
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FBO Fee Details:
Columbia Aviation, Inc.Eagle Aviation, Inc
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:30 am - 8:33 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:01 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
6:02 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.07
100LL (full)
$5.00
Jet-A (full)
$5.10
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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Columbia Aviation, Inc.
1 rating | 1 review
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$6.07 | 100LL | full
$5.00 | Jet-A | full
$5.10 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: E
Phone:
(803) 822-8332
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 130.4
Fees:
Other
Eagle Aviation, Inc
1 rating | 2 reviews
Services Offered:
Maintenance
Car Rental
Sales
$6.61 | 100LL | full
$6.21 | Jet-A | full
$6.31 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: NE
Phone:
(803) 822-5569
Freq. Monitored:
UNICOM: 122.95
ASRI: 129.95
ASRI: 129.95
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Other
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Hotels and Lodging
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Lake Murray
(803) 254-6767
Mile High Club Bar & Grill
(803) 926-0110
Marion's Diner
(803) 796-4200
(803) 794-8987
(803) 799-3838
(803) 799-3311
CAE
Riverbanks Zoo
SC State Museum
University of South Carolina
Lake Murray
SC State House
California Dreaming
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Marion's Diner
Bojangles'
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Runway 11/29
Dimensions:
8,601 × 150 ft
(2,622 × 46 m)
(2,622 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 239,000 lbs
Double tandem: 478,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 700,000 lbs
Double wheel: 239,000 lbs
Double tandem: 478,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 700,000 lbs
Surface:
concrete, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 740/R/A/W/T
FAA
Rwy 11 220 Ft by 400 Ft Blast Pad; Rwy 29 220 Ft by 400 Ft Blast Pad.
FAA
| Designator: | 11 | 29 |
| Elevation: | 228.7 ft | 210 ft |
| Heading: | 112° magnetic 105° true | 292° magnetic 285° true |
| Gradient: | 0.22% down | 0.22% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS/DME | ILS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Alsf2 Also Opers As Ssalr. FAA | n/a |
Runway 05/23
Dimensions:
8,001 × 150 ft
(2,439 × 46 m)
(2,439 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 120,000 lbs
Double wheel: 242,000 lbs
Double tandem: 487,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 675,000 lbs
Double wheel: 242,000 lbs
Double tandem: 487,000 lbs
Dual double tandem: 675,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 750/R/A/W/T
FAA
Rwy 05 200 Ft by 200 Ft Blast Pad.
FAA
Rwy 05/23 Cntr 75 Ft is Conc, Entire Len of Rwy.
FAA
| Designator: | 05 | 23 |
| Elevation: | 227.6 ft | 206.8 ft |
| Heading: | 052° magnetic 045° true | 232° magnetic 225° true |
| Gradient: | 0.26% down | 0.26% up |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision, in Good condition | precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
|
|
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | 1,000 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | ILS | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | Tree, 100 ft Left ft of center, 45 ft high, 1,575 ft from end, 33:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
Helipad H1
Dimensions:
50 × 50 ft
(15 × 15 m)
(15 × 15 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
concrete, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Perimeter
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | H1 |
| Elevation: | 236 ft |
| Markings: | none, in Fair condition |
| Obstructions: | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a |
TFRs
Location: CAE
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: CAE
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 26 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/045 | 07/23/2025 0027 | 09/06/2025 0027 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1044757) 335916.00N0810645.00W (3.0NM NE CAE) 679.1FT (400.3FT AGL) U/S |
| 08/059 | 08/22/2024 2014 | 09/01/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER (ASN 2023-ASO-2325-NRA) 335614N0810708W (0.1NM SSE CAE) 221FT (12FT AGL) ERECTED |
| 06/064 | 06/26/2025 1243 | 08/01/2025 2200 | NAV ILS RWY 29 U/S |
| 08/058 | 08/22/2024 2014 | 09/01/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER (ASN 2023-ASO-2324-NRA) 335614N0810709W (0.1NM S CAE) 271FT (64FT AGL) ERECTED |
| 5/4462 | 06/13/2025 2004 | IAP COLUMBIA METRO, COLUMBIA, SC.
ILS OR LOC RWY 11, AMDT 16...
ILS RWY 11 (CAT II-III), AMDT 16...
PROFILE … | |
| 07/023 | 07/10/2025 0540 | 07/25/2025 0400 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1018399) 340603.80N0812221.40W (15.7NM NW CAE) 715.2FT (308.1FT AGL) U/S |
| 05/045 | 05/28/2025 1200 | 08/01/2025 2300 | TWY E2 BTN TWY A AND TWY E CLSD |
| 07/043 | 07/23/2025 1200 | 07/23/2025 1600 | SVC TAR/SSR U/S |
Additional Remarks
(Contact Title) Interim Pocs (Until Kreulen Onboard): Frank Murray, Vp Planning and Engineering 803-822-7817 Gregg Hornsby, Interim Ceo 803-822-5015
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Acft Lndg with Explosives Obtain Prior Permission Required Fm Airport Operations 803-822-5050.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Due to Proximity and Rwy Alnmt Aircrews Have Mistaken Cub (Rwy 13/31) for Cae (Rwy 11/29) Which is 6 Miles Ne.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fee for Coml Acft Over 15000 Lbs.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Helipad H1 Located North of Taxilane E, East of Twy E3.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Proc: No Turns Blw 1000 Ft for Turbine Eng Acft Unless Dctd by Atc.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oprn of Ultralight Vehicles Prohibited.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Sports Complex with Nmrs Flood Lgts Aprxly 6500 Ft from Approach End Rwy 11.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 33.93884, -81.11954
- 33° 56′ 19.8″ N, 81° 7′ 10.3″ W
- 33° 56.330′ N, 81° 7.172′ W
ARTCC:
Jacksonville (ZJX)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Charlotte Sectional
FSS:
Anderson (AND)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
07W (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Helicopter Ops
FAA
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure IC | 124.15 | 110-289 | Columbia |
| Approach/Departure IC | 133.4 | 290-109 | Columbia |
| ASOS | (803) 369-6879 | Columbia | |
| ATIS | 120.15 | Columbia | |
| CLASS C | 124.15 | 110-289 | Columbia |
| CLASS C | 133.4 | 290-109 | Columbia |
| Clearance Delivery | 119.75 | Columbia | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Columbia | |
| Ground Control | 121.9 | Columbia | |
| Tower | 119.5 | Columbia | |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | Columbia |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High
AM
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Public Transportation, Shuttle Service, Van
AM
Activities:
Airline Services
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
METARs from this airport:
METARs from nearby reporting stations:
TAFs
TAFs from this airport:
KCAE TAF
Issued:
2:22 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
5
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
- Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
Today 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
5
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers, Mist
Today 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
4
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 3500' AGL
- Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
3
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 3000' AGL
- Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 2:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
9
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
TAFs from nearby airports:
KCUB TAF
7 nm E
Issued:
2:22 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
4
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
- Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
Today 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
6
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
4
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers, Mist
Today 3:00 AM - 8:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
3
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 3500' AGL
- Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
3
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 3000' AGL
- Scattered clouds 25000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 2:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
7
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
KMMT TAF
16 nm E
Issued:
11:00 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Yesterday 11:00 PM - Today 2:00 AM GMT
Vis:
4.97
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Few clouds 1500' AGL
- Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
- Broken clouds 6500' AGL
Wx:
Light Rainshowers
Yesterday 11:00 PM - Today 2:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
2.98
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
10
G
20
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
Today 2:00 AM - 12:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
3.73
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 1200' AGL
- Broken clouds 2800' AGL
Wx:
Mist
Today 12:00 PM - Tomorrow 5:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
22
KT
Cld:
- Sky clear
Wx:
No significant weather
KOGB TAF
31 nm SE
Issued:
4:04 AM GMT
(an hour ago)
Today 4:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 700' AGL
- Broken clouds 1500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 4:00 AM - 7:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Today 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
5
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 1500' AGL
- Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 2:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
9
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 3500' AGL
- Scattered clouds 12000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
KSSC TAF
33 nm E
Issued:
11:00 PM GMT
(6 hours ago)
Yesterday 11:00 PM - Today 3:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
9
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 4000' AGL
- Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm in vicinity
Yesterday 11:00 PM - Today 1:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
3.73
SM
Wind:
@
10
G
15
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Light Rain
Today 3:00 AM - 6:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 5000' AGL
- Broken clouds 15000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
Today 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
Today 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
9
KT
Cld:
- Sky clear
Wx:
No significant weather
Today 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
12
G
18
KT
Cld:
- Sky clear
Wx:
No significant weather
Today 10:00 PM - Tomorrow 5:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
6
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
Wx:
No significant weather
KAGS TAF
54 nm SW
Issued:
2:22 AM GMT
(3 hours ago)
Today 2:00 AM - 5:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
5
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 5000' AGL
- Broken clouds 9000' AGL
Wx:
Showers in vicinity
Today 2:00 AM - 4:00 AM GMT
TEMPO
Vis:
2
SM
Wind:
VRB
@
12
G
25
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 2500' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain
Today 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
3
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 3500' AGL
- Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
3
KT
Cld:
- Broken clouds 1500' AGL
- Broken clouds 3500' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Today 3:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+
SM
Wind:
@
9
KT
Cld:
- Scattered clouds 4000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Ryan Kreulen
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5015 (Office)
Owner
Richland Lexington
West Columbia, SC 29170
(803) 822-5050 (Office)
Remarks:
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