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Columbia Metro (KCAE/CAE) — Columbia, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100LL, Jet A
Tower: 119.5
Runways: 05/23, 11/29, H1
Elevation: 236 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

33 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 18:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KCAE
Name: Columbia Metro
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 33.938801
Longitude: -81.119499
Elevation: 236 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Columbia
IATA Code: CAE
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: 10.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 8001 X 150
Surface: PEM
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 05, RNAV (GPS) RWY 23
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 8601 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB
Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 11, ILS OR LOC RWY 29, ILS RWY 11 (CAT II - III), RNAV (GPS) RWY 11, RNAV (GPS) RWY 29
Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

Designation: H1
Dimensions: 50 x 50 ft
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: PERI
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Approaches not tied to one runway (FAA): VOR-A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.500 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 120.150 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Columbia Metro operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 (803) 822-5015
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Parking Fee: Not recorded
Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
Currency: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100LL, Jet A Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
GAR Required: Not recorded

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KAGS

ICAO: KAGS
Name: Augusta Regl At Bush
Distance (NM): 54.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: No: No customs designation in 19 CFR 122.13, 122.15 or FAA NASR Source: 19 CFR 122.13 List of international airports, 2026-10-13

KCLT

ICAO: KCLT
Name: Charlotte/Douglas Intl
Distance (NM): 77.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KGSP

ICAO: KGSP
Name: Greenville Spartanburg Intl
Distance (NM): 79.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KCHS

ICAO: KCHS
Name: Charleston AFB/Intl
Distance (NM): 82.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs clearance by prior arrangement only (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A696/26

info

Runway closed

RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC XNG 2HR PPR 803-822-5050

2026-11-03 14:00 UTC 2026-11-03 22:00 UTC

A0696/

info

Runway closed

RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC XNG 2HR PPR 803-822-5050

2026-11-03 14:00 UTC 2026-11-03 22:00 UTC

A683/26

caution

ILS procedure changed

IAP COLUMBIA METRO, COLUMBIA, SC. ILS OR LOC RWY 11, AMDT 16... RADAR REQUIRED EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. BEHRN FIX MINIMUMS NA EXCEPT FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH SUITABLE RNAV SYSTEM WITH GPS. VDP NA, I-CAE DME OUT OF SERVICE.

2026-10-22 12:24 UTC 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-28 02:05 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KCAE?: Columbia Metro operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KCAE?: The tower frequency at Columbia Metro is 119.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KCAE?: The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Columbia Metro. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KCAE require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KCAE located?: Columbia Metro (KCAE) is located in Columbia, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCAE?: The IATA code for Columbia Metro is CAE.
Does KCAE have an ILS approach?: Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Columbia Metro to runways 05, 11, 29. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KCAE a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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