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KCAEAIRPORT

COLUMBIA METRO

COLUMBIA, South Carolina

235.9 ft MSL

3

Runways

19

Frequencies

16

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KCAE

FAA

CAE

Elevation

235.9 ft MSL

Runways

3

Frequencies

19

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100LL,A

Coordinates

33.939, -81.120

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

235.9 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

CTAF

122.95 MHz

Fuel Types

100LL,A

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

33.9388, -81.1195

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

— — —Updated …

Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
05/2305 / 238,001 ft150 ftASPH-CONCHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 242,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 487,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 675,000 lbs
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11/2911 / 298,601 ft150 ftCONCHIGH
SW (Single Wheel) 120,000 lbsDW (Dual Wheel) 239,000 lbsDTW (Dual Tandem) 478,000 lbsDDTW (Double Dual Tandem) 700,000 lbs
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H1H1 / -50 ft50 ftCONCPERI--

Frequencies

APCH (4)ATIS (1)CAE VORTAC (1)CD (1)CLASS C (4)COLUMBIA RCO (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
APCH/P DEP/P IC285.6COLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
APCH/P DEP/P IC133.4COLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
APCH/P DEP/P IC124.15COLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
APCH/P DEP/P ICXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAAPCH/P DEP/P IC24
ATISXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAATIS24
CAE VORTACXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA-CAE VORTAC-
CD/PXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIACD/P24
CLASS CXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIACLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIACLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIACLASS C24
CLASS CXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIACLASS C24
COLUMBIA RCOXXX.XXXCOLUMBIACOLUMBIACOLUMBIA RCO-
EMERGXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAEMERG24
EMERGXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAEMERG24
GND/PXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAGND/P24
GND/PXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIAGND/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIALCL/P24
LCL/PXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METROCOLUMBIALCL/P24
UNICOMXXX.XXXCOLUMBIA METRO-UNICOM-
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Airport Remarks

  • ARPT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1958.
  • FEE FOR COML ACFT OVER 15000 LBS.
  • OPRN OF ULTRALIGHT VEHICLES PROHIBITED.
  • SPORTS COMPLEX WITH NMRS FLOOD LGTS APRXLY 6500 FT FROM APCH END RWY 11.
  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROC: NO TURNS BLW 1000 FT FOR TURBINE ENG ACFT UNLESS DCTD BY ATC.
  • ACFT LNDG WITH EXPLOSIVES OBTAIN PPR FM ARPT OPS 803-822-5050.
  • HELIPAD H1 LOCATED NORTH OF TAXILANE E, EAST OF TWY E3.
  • DUE TO PROXIMITY AND RWY ALNMT AIRCREWS HAVE MISTAKEN CUB (RWY 13/31) FOR CAE (RWY 11/29) WHICH IS 6 MILES NE.
  • FOR PPR OR OTHER AFLD RELATED QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL ARPT OPS AT 803-822-5050.
  • ARPT DIST.
  • INTERIM POCS (UNTIL KREULEN ONBOARD): FRANK MURRAY, VP PLANNING AND ENGINEERING 803-822-7817 GREGG HORNSBY, INTERIM CEO 803-822-5015
  • PCR VALUE: 750/R/A/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 740/R/A/W/T
  • RWY 05 200 FT BY 200 FT BLAST PAD.
  • RWY 11 220 FT BY 400 FT BLAST PAD; RWY 29 220 FT BY 400 FT BLAST PAD.
  • ALSF2 ALSO OPERS AS SSALR.
  • RWY 05/23 CNTR 75 FT IS CONC, ENTIRE LEN OF RWY.

IFR Procedures

4 Runway, 3 ILS, 6 Approaches, 3 Localizer

I05I11I11I29L05L11
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KCAE Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COLUMBIA METRO (KCAE) is a publicly owned airport open to the public located in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 235.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.9388°N, 81.1195°W.

Runways

COLUMBIA METRO has 3 runways. The longest runway (05/23) measures 8,001 feet by 150 feet with a asph-conc surface. Other runways include 11/29 (8,601 ft, CONC), H1 (50 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

COLUMBIA METRO is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 120.15 MHz. A total of 19 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

COLUMBIA METRO offers 100LL,A fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Instrument Procedures

COLUMBIA METRO has 16 published instrument flight procedures, including 4 approaches. These procedures are updated on the 28-day AIRAC cycle. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view full procedure charts with waypoint maps and altitude profiles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KCAE?

KCAE is the ICAO identifier for COLUMBIA METRO, a public-use airport, located in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, United States.

How many runways does COLUMBIA METRO have?

COLUMBIA METRO (KCAE) has 3 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KCAE?

The field elevation of COLUMBIA METRO is 235.9 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KCAE?

Yes, COLUMBIA METRO offers 100LL,A fuel.

What is the longest runway at KCAE?

The longest runway at COLUMBIA METRO is 8,601 feet long.

How much weight can the main runway at KCAE support?

The main runway at COLUMBIA METRO supports single-wheel landing gear aircraft up to 120,000 lbs.

How do I access complete data for KCAE?

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Where is COLUMBIA METRO located?

COLUMBIA METRO (KCAE) is located in COLUMBIA, South Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 235.9 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:12 AM UTC
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