Columbia Metropolitan Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Columbia, United States. Its IATA code is CAE and its ICAO code is KCAE. The airport lies at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 11/29, 8,601 ft (2,622 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- CAE
- ICAO code
- KCAE
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 236 ft (72 m)
- Coordinates
- 33.9382, -81.1230
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,001 ft · 2,439 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Partially paved | Yes |
| 11/29 | 8,601 ft · 2,622 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AGS Augusta Regional At Bush Field | Augusta, United States | 100 km · 62 mi |
| FLO Florence Regional Airport | Florence, United States | 132 km · 82 mi |
| CLT Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Charlotte, United States | 143 km · 89 mi |
| GSP Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg, United States | 146 km · 91 mi |
| CHS Charleston International Airport | Charleston, United States | 154 km · 96 mi |
| USA Concord-Padgett Regional Airport | Concord, United States | 166 km · 103 mi |
| HHH Hilton Head Airport | Hilton Head Island, United States | 195 km · 121 mi |
| SAV Savannah Hilton Head International Airport | Savannah, United States | 202 km · 126 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from CAE. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 307 | 191 | 166 | View route |
| JFK New York | 988 | 614 | 533 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,397 | 1,489 | 1,294 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,420 | 2,125 | 1,847 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,519 | 4,051 | 3,520 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,808 | 4,230 | 3,676 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,170 | 4,455 | 3,871 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,357 | 4,571 | 3,972 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,006 | 5,596 | 4,863 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,196 | 6,957 | 6,046 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,586 | 7,199 | 6,256 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,990 | 7,450 | 6,474 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,698 | 7,890 | 6,856 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,292 | 8,259 | 7,177 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,246 | 9,473 | 8,232 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 16,055 | 9,976 | 8,669 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.150 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 120.150 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.750 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | ANDERSON RDO | 122.650 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.500 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The IATA code of Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE and its ICAO code is KCAE.
Where is Columbia Metropolitan Airport located?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, at 33.9382, -81.1230.
What time zone is Columbia Metropolitan Airport in?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The longest runway listed is 11/29, 8,601 ft (2,622 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS), about 100 km (62 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.