KCAE

VFR

COLUMBIA METRO

COLUMBIA · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
235.9'
Longest RWY
8,601'11/29
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Before you fly into KCAE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,235.9'
MSL · field 235.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 11
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCAE

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KCAE 272056Z 09008KT 10SM FEW065 FEW200 22/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP200 60000 T02220089 58018
Wind
090° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.13 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
872 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
CAE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RYAN KREULEN
Address
3250 AIRPORT BLVD, SUITE 10, WEST COLUMBIA SC 29170

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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090° · 8 kt
RWY 11
098°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 11 · 098° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,236 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored98° / 278°8,601 ftCONCStandard L
05/2338° / 218°8,001 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
118,601'8,601'8,601'8,601'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
298,601'8,601'8,506'8,506'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
058,001'8,001'7,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
238,001'8,001'8,001'7,001'PAPI 4-box left(3°)45', tree, 1575' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 33

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 05
LS · CAT I
GJC
108.95
RWY 11
LD · CAT IIIB
CAE
110.3
RWY 29
LS · CAT I
VYK
108.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KCAE · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Noise abatement procedure: no turns below 1000 feet for turbine engine aircraft unless directed by air traffic control.Show FAA
  • Due to proximity and runway alignment, aircrews have mistaken CUB runway 13/31 for CAE runway 11/29, which is 6 miles northeast.Show FAA
  • Operation of ultralight vehicles is prohibited.Show FAA
  • There is a fee for commercial aircraft over 15,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • Aircraft landing with explosives must obtain prior permission from airport operations at 803-822-5050.Show FAA
  • Helipad H1 is located north of taxilane E, east of taxiway E3.Show FAA
  • There is a sports complex with numerous flood lights approximately 6500 feet from the approach end of runway 11.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value for runway 05/23 is 750 rigid aircraft, all aircraft, wet, taxiing.Show FAA
  • 11/29The pavement classification rating value for runway 11/29 is 740 rigid aircraft, all aircraft, wet, taxiing.Show FAA
  • 11/29Runway 11 has a 220 feet by 400 feet blast pad; runway 29 has a 220 feet by 400 feet blast pad.Show FAA
  • 05/23Runway 05 has a 200 feet by 200 feet blast pad.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11The ALSF2 approach lighting system also operates as a simplified short approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • OWNERAirport distance.Show FAA
  • MANAGERInterim points of contact until Kreulen onboard are Frank Murray, Vice President of Planning and Engineering at 803-822-7817 and Gregg Hornsby, Interim CEO at 803-822-5015.Show FAA
  • 05/23The center 75 feet of runway 05/23 is concrete for the entire length of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCAE

Answer card
ICAO
KCAE
Name
COLUMBIA METRO
Location
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
235.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,235.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
11/29 · 8,601 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
17
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
090° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 11

Columbia Metro Airport is in Columbia, South Carolina. The field elevation is 235.9 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 11/29 at 8,601 ft. Runway 05/23 is 8,001 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Three ILS approaches are published for runway ends 05, 11 and 29.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts you at about 1,236 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport sits in Class C airspace. Check the current sectional or TAC if you need the exact airspace picture before arrival.

Columbia Aviation and Eagle Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. A first-time pilot should also note the noise abatement item for turbine aircraft. No turns below 1,000 ft unless ATC directs it. Runway 11 has ALSF-2 approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. There is also a sports complex with bright floodlights near the approach end of runway 11. The Chart Supplement notes that pilots have confused nearby CUB runway 13/31 with CAE runway 11/29. Verify your position carefully on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCAE?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,236 ft MSL at KCAE.
Is KCAE in Class C airspace?
Yes. KCAE is in Class C airspace. If you need the exact shelf picture, check the current sectional or TAC before departure.
What are the tower hours at KCAE?
The control tower is open 24 hours.
Which ILS approaches are available at KCAE?
There are 3 ILS approaches published for runway ends 05, 11 and 29. Verify the current procedure details before flying the approach.
What is the longest runway at KCAE?
Runway 11/29 is the longest runway at 8,601 ft. Runway 05/23 is 8,001 ft.
Which FBOs are on the field at KCAE?
Columbia Aviation and Eagle Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise abatement procedure at KCAE?
Yes for turbine aircraft. No turns below 1,000 ft unless ATC directs it. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.
What should I watch for on a first arrival to KCAE?
Watch the runway alignment carefully. The Chart Supplement warns that pilots have mistaken nearby CUB runway 13/31 for CAE runway 11/29. Runway 11 also has ALSF-2 lighting with runway alignment indicator lights.

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