VFR

KCAE

COLUMBIA METRO

COLUMBIA, SC

Elevation
235 ft
Control
Towered
UNICOM
122.95
Runways (2)
8,601 ft
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Train Here
Stratos Aviation
Flight School
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About Columbia Metro

KCAE, Columbia Metro Airport, is a public-use facility located in Columbia, South Carolina at an elevation of 235 feet. The airport is equipped with a control tower and serves the region with three runways: Runway 05/23 at 8,001 feet of asphalt-concrete, Runway 11/29 at 8,601 feet of concrete, and a 50-foot concrete helipad.

Columbia Metro offers nine instrument approaches including ILS, LOC, RNAV (GPS), and VOR procedures. The airport maintains comprehensive Class C radar service with multiple approach frequencies available at 124.15, 133.4, and 285.6 MHz. A CAE VORTAC on 114.7 MHz provides additional navigation support. Fuel availability includes 100LL and Jet A, with self-serve options available.

Stratos Aviation operates a flight school on the field, providing aviation training services to the local community. The airport's substantial runway lengths and instrument capabilities make it suitable for regional commercial operations and general aviation activities.

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Questions

Where is Columbia Metro (KCAE) located?
Columbia Metro is located in Columbia, SC.
Is Columbia Metro a public or private airport?
Columbia Metro (KCAE) is a public-use airport, open to general aviation.
How many runways does Columbia Metro have?
Columbia Metro has 2 runways. The longest is 11/29 at 8,601 feet of concrete, alongside 05/23.
What is the field elevation at Columbia Metro?
Columbia Metro sits at 235 feet above mean sea level.
Does Columbia Metro have an instrument approach?
Yes. Columbia Metro has 9 published instrument approach procedures, including ILS, RNAV (GPS), and VOR.
Does Columbia Metro have an air traffic control tower?
Yes, Columbia Metro (KCAE) is a towered airport.
What is the UNICOM frequency at KCAE?
Columbia Metro's UNICOM frequency is 122.95 MHz.
What fuel is available at Columbia Metro?
Columbia Metro sells 100LL and Jet A.
Are there flight schools at Columbia Metro?
Yes. Organizations based at Columbia Metro include Stratos Aviation.