KCUB

VFR

JIM HAMILTON L B OWENS

COLUMBIA · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
193.4'
Longest RWY
5,011'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCUB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,000.4'
MSL · field 193.4' + 807 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KCUB

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KCUB 272053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02170089 56020
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
807 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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
Pattern altitude
807 ft AGL · 1,000 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
CUB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PETER CEVALLOS
Address
1400 JIM HAMILTON BLVD, COLUMBIA SC 29205

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt
RWY 31
299°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 299° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored119° / 299°5,011 ftASPH13 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
134,999'4,999'4,999'4,999'PAPI 2-box left(4°)77', tree, 1096' from thr, 148' R of cntrln, slope 11
314,999'4,999'4,999'4,599'PAPI 2-box right(3°)64', tree, 1053' from thr, 353' R of cntrln, slope 13

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 31
LE · CAT I
CUB
110.9
LOC RWY 31
KCUB · 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 (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • Runway to taxiway separation is 206 feet. The separation design criterion is not fully met for aircraft 12,500 pounds and larger.Show FAA
  • Due to proximity and runway alignment, aircrews have mistaken CAE runway 11/29 for CUB runway 13/31 which is 6 miles southwest.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-5242 or 803-822-5040.Show FAA
  • There is a railroad switching yard parallel to runway 13/31.Show FAA
  • Avoid noise sensitive areas north of the airport below 1500 feet.Show FAA
  • No northbound departure turns are permitted from either runway below 1500 feet.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31 and runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 13 and 31 via CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLContract fuel is available for military use.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31Runway 31 has 18-foot trees 160 feet from the threshold and 56 feet left of centerline.Show FAA
  • 13There is a 400-foot stopway at the northwest end of runway 13.Show FAA
  • 13The PAPI for runway 13 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right.Show FAA
  • 13Runway 13 has a 71-foot tree 148 feet left of centerline and 1096 feet from the threshold, 40-foot power lines 180 feet right of centerline and 958 feet from the threshold, a 30-foot building 140 feet right and 900 feet from the threshold, and a 27-foot building 653 feet from the threshold and 172 feet left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 807 feet above ground level or 1000 feet mean sea level.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 803-771-7915.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe FBO Eagle Aviation can be reached at 803-771-7915.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCUB

Answer card
ICAO
KCUB
Name
JIM HAMILTON L B OWENS
Location
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
193.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,000.4 ft MSL (807 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 5,011 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

JIM HAMILTON L B OWENS is in Columbia, South Carolina. The field elevation is 193.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 13/31, which is 5,011 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is 807 ft AGL, which is 1,000.4 ft MSL.

Runway 31 has the published ILS approach. Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 13/31 via CTAF. Eagle Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. For service after hours, call the FBO directly at 803-771-7915.

First-time pilots should pay close attention to the published remarks. Noise sensitive areas are north of the airport below 1,500 ft. Runway 13 has several obstacles near the approach path, including trees, power lines and buildings. There is also a railroad switching yard parallel to the runway. The Chart Supplement notes that runway 13/31 has a runway to taxiway separation issue for aircraft 12,500 lb and larger. Crews have also mistaken nearby CAE runway 11/29 for CUB runway 13/31. Verify your position before joining the pattern or starting an approach.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCUB?
Pattern altitude is 807 ft AGL. That is 1,000.4 ft MSL.
Does KCUB have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 31.
What is the longest runway at KCUB?
KCUB has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 5,011 ft long and is the longest runway on the field.
Is KCUB towered?
No. KCUB does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 123.075 for self-announced traffic.
Which FBO is on the field at KCUB?
Eagle Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Are there noise sensitive areas near KCUB?
Yes. The published remarks say to avoid noise sensitive areas north of the airport below 1,500 ft.
What runway lighting is available at KCUB?
Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 13/31. Runway end identifier lights are activated on both ends via CTAF.
What should I watch for on runway 13 at KCUB?
The published remarks list trees, power lines and buildings near runway 13. The PAPI for runway 13 is unusable beyond 8 degrees right. Verify your visual glide path carefully.

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