KCOU

MVFR

COLUMBIA RGNL

COLUMBIA · MISSOURI

Elev
889.4'
Longest RWY
7,401'02/20
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR09:54Z
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Before you fly into KCOU
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,889.4'
MSL · field 889.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KCOU

Current METAR

Observed 09:54Z

KCOU 280954Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM OVC026 12/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP142 T01170078 $
Wind
300° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
693 ft
Ceiling
2,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
10 NM SE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL PARKS
Address
11300 S. AIRPORT RD, COLUMBIA MO 65201

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU
COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 6 kt
RWY 31
315°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 315° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,889 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2021° / 201°7,401 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored135° / 315°5,500 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
027,401'7,401'7,401'7,401'MALSR
207,401'7,401'7,401'7,401'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
135,500'5,500'5,500'5,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
315,500'5,500'5,500'5,500'PAPI 4-box left(3°)

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 · 1

RWY 02
LD · CAT I
COU
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KCOU · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Mizzou Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 02, runway end identifier lights for runway 20, high intensity runway lights for runway 02/20, and medium intensity runway lights for runway 13/31 on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators are available for runways 13 and 31. Runway 20 is operated continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 386 rigid bravo wet taxi.Show FAA
  • 02/20The pavement classification rating value for runway 02/20 is 403 rigid delta wet taxi.Show FAA

Other notes

  • A 48-hour prior permission request is required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Call the safety office at (573) 817-5063 or (573) 817-5062. Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index C is available upon request.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCOU

Answer card
ICAO
KCOU
Name
COLUMBIA RGNL
Location
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI
Elevation
889.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,889.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 7,401 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
300° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Columbia Rgnl sits in Columbia, Missouri. Field elevation is 889.4 ft MSL. The airport has 2 concrete runways. The longest is 7,401 ft on runway 02/20. The tower is open 0700-2100. One ILS is published for runway 02. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Columbia Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For a first-time arrival, the big things are the towered environment, the long primary runway and the published lighting setup for after-hours operations. When the tower is closed, runway 02/20 lighting and the approach lighting system are activated on CTAF. Runway 20 is noted as operating continuously. The field also has Mizzou Approach frequencies for clearance and approach or departure work. If you are bringing a larger aircraft, note the published prior permission requirement for unscheduled operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Check with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KCOU?
Field elevation is 889.4 ft MSL. That matters for your altimeter setting and takeoff performance planning.
What is the pattern altitude at Columbia Rgnl?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
How many runways does KCOU have and which is longest?
KCOU has 2 concrete runways. Runway 02/20 is the longest at 7,401 ft.
Is Columbia Rgnl towered and what are the tower hours?
Yes. The tower is open from 0700 to 2100.
Does KCOU have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 02.
Which FBO is on the field at KCOU?
Columbia Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What should I know about night operations at KCOU?
When the tower is closed, the approach lights and runway lighting for 02/20 and 13/31 are activated on CTAF. Runway 20 is noted as operating continuously.
Are there any special operating restrictions at KCOU?
A 48-hour prior permission request is required for unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats. Check with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.

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