Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE / CAE)
Empty legs and charters from Columbia
KCAE airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KCAE
- IATA code
- CAE
- City
- Columbia
- Region
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 236 ft (72 m)
- Time zone
- America/New York (UTC-5)
- Coordinates
- 33.9388° N, 81.1195° W
- Empty legs from
- 37
- Empty legs to
- 60
Weather & airport info KCAE
Current weather
No current weather report is available for this airport.
Airport
- Elevation
- 236 ft (72 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:45 / 17:30 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 2,622 m (8,601 ft) | asphalt | yes |
| 05/23 | 2,439 m (8,001 ft) | asphalt/concrete | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 120.15
- Clearance: 119.75
- Ground: 121.9
- Tower: 119.5
- UNICOM: 122.95
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KCAE
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (9)
Minimums (2)
Hot spots (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KCAE(9)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedRunway: closed10/051· from 03 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 22:00 UTC
Runway 11/29 is closed, except for crossings with 2 hours prior permission required by calling 803-822-5050. This means the runway cannot be used for takeoffs and landings.
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RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC XNG 2HR PPR 803-822-5050
A0696/26 NOTAMN Q) KZJX/QMRLC////000/999/3356N08107W005 A) KCAE B) 2611031400 C) 2611032200 E) RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC XNG 2HR PPR 803-822-5050
- ClosedRunway: closedA0696/26· from 03 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 22:00 UTC
Runway 11/29 is closed, except for crossings with 2 hours prior permission required by calling 803-822-5050. This means the runway cannot be used for takeoffs and landings.
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RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC XNG 2HR PPR 803-822-5050
A0696/26 NOTAMN Q) KZJX/QMRLC////000/999/3356N08107W005 A) KCAE B) 2611031400 C) 2611032200 E) RWY 11/29 CLSD EXC XNG 2HR PPR 803-822-5050
- Out of serviceObstacle11/002· until 31 Jan, 13:23 UTC
The lighting for an obstacle tower (ASR 1028162) 7.6 nautical miles northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 698.2 feet above sea level, 242.1 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1028162) 340040.50N0811449.00W (7.6NM NW CAE) 698.2FT (242.1FT AGL) U/S
- Out of servicePAPI: unserviceableA0706/26· until 06 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The PAPI (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 29 is out of service. The PAPI helps pilots maintain the correct glide path to the runway.
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RWY 29 PAPI U/S
A0706/26 NOTAMN Q) KZJX/QLPAS////000/999/3356N08107W005 A) KCAE B) 2611020504 C) 2611062359 E) RWY 29 PAPI U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/040· until 20 Jan, 09:52 UTC
A tower obstacle light 4.5 nautical miles north-northwest of the airport is out of service. Its top is 538.7 ft above sea level, 211.0 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1057598) 340017.70N0810946.40W (4.5NM NNW CAE) 538.7FT (211.0FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle10/039· until 20 Jan, 09:08 UTC
A tower light 11.4 nautical miles west-northwest of the airport is out of service. The top of the obstacle is 960.0 ft above sea level, 404.9 ft above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1062677) 335848.90N0812039.60W (11.4NM WNW CAE) 960.0FT (404.9FT AGL) U/S
- Out of serviceObstacle09/069· until 23 Dec, 23:59 UTC
A tower light 6.4 nautical miles west of Columbia Metropolitan Airport is out of service; its top is 669.9 feet above sea level, 259.8 feet above ground.
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OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1028626) 335718.00N0811448.00W (6.4NM W CAE) 669.9FT (259.8FT AGL) U/S
- NoticeAirspace10/055· until 30 Nov, 21:00 UTC
Airspace drones (UAS) within an area defined as 1.5 NM radius of a defined point (13.5 NM northwest of OGB) surface- 700 ft above ground (2025-00526-SOCOM-DOD)
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AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 1.5NM RADIUS OF 333621N0810441W (13.5NM NW OGB) SFC-700FT AGL (2025-00526-SOCOM-DOD)
1 more NOTAMs
- NoticeAirspace10/025· until 31 Jan, 23:59 UTC
Airspace for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) is restricted within an area defined as a 1 nautical mile radius, 12.4 nautical miles northwest of OGB, from the surface to 225 feet above ground.
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AIRSPACE UAS WI AN AREA DEFINED AS 1NM RADIUS OF 333913N0805725W (12.4NM NW OGB) SFC-225FT AGL
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
Private jet traffic in Columbia Metropolitan Airport (last 30 days)
- Arrivals
- 480
- Departures
- 309
- Different jets
- 267
Most frequent origins: Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (26), Concord Regional Airport (19), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (18), Raleigh Durham International Airport (17), Richmond International Airport (14).
Most frequent destinations: Gwinnett County Briscoe Field (18), DeKalb Peachtree Airport (14), Concord Regional Airport (10), Raleigh Durham International Airport (9), Witham Field (8).
Most common aircraft types: Pilatus PC-12 (105), Embraer Phenom 300 (73), Cirrus Vision Jet (43), Cessna Citation Excel/XLS (42), Cessna Citation V/Ultra/Encore (41).
Friday is the busiest day.
Our own analysis of public ADS-B signals from business jets. Not every flight is received, and jets with a removal request are excluded.
Charter operators based here
Operators with a base at this airport.
- Air Stat Private Air CharterThomson-McDuffie County (KHQU) · Light jet, Super midsize jet, Heavy jet
- Aeronautical Services of GreenwoodTurboprop, Piston aircraft
- BankairLight jet
- Eagle AviationLight jet
Empty legs from KCAE
37 departures available
- Tue, Nov 3TodayColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportRichmondKRIC · Richmond International AirportCessna Citation V81hOn request3NovColumbia → RichmondKCAE → KRIC · TodayCessna Citation V · 8 seats · 1hOn request
- Tue, Nov 3TodayColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportAtlantaKFFC · Atlanta Regional Airport Falcon FieldCessna Citation V748mOn request3NovColumbia → AtlantaKCAE → KFFC · TodayCessna Citation V · 7 seats · 48mOn request
- Tue, Nov 3TodayColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportAtlantaKPDK · DeKalb Peachtree AirportCessna Citation V748mOn request3NovColumbia → AtlantaKCAE → KPDK · TodayCessna Citation V · 7 seats · 48mOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportSt AugustineKSGJ · Northeast Florida Regional AirportGulfstream G-IVSP1354mOn request8NovColumbia → St AugustineKCAE → KSGJ · in 5 daysGulfstream G-IVSP · 13 seats · 54mOn request
- Mon, Nov 9in 6 daysColumbiaKCAE · Columbia MetropolitanCamillaKCXU · Camilla-Mitchell CountyHawker 400XP——On request9NovColumbia → CamillaKCAE → KCXU · in 6 daysHawker 400XPOn request
- Mon, Nov 9in 6 daysColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportBrunswickKSSI · St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon FieldCessna Citation V848mOn request9NovColumbia → BrunswickKCAE → KSSI · in 6 daysCessna Citation V · 8 seats · 48mOn request
Wed, Nov 1114:00ColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportCamillaKCXU · Camilla Mitchell County AirportBeechcraft Hawker 400XP154mOn request11NovColumbia → CamillaKCAE → KCXU · 14:00Beechcraft Hawker 400XP · 1 seat · 54mOn request- Sun, Nov 1514:12ColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportMurfreesboroKMBT · City of Murfreesboro AirportPilatus PC-12 NG8—$5,06015NovColumbia → MurfreesboroKCAE → KMBT · 14:12Pilatus PC-12 NG · 8 seats$5,060
- Mon, Nov 16in 13 daysColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportPunta GordaKPGD · Punta Gorda AirportGulfstream G-IVSP131h 24mOn request16NovColumbia → Punta GordaKCAE → KPGD · in 13 daysGulfstream G-IVSP · 13 seats · 1h 24mOn request
KCAE · Columbia Metropolitan Airport* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Empty legs to KCAE
60 arrivals available
- Tue, Nov 3TodayAtlantaKPDK · DeKalb Peachtree AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportCessna Citation V742mOn request3NovAtlanta → ColumbiaKPDK → KCAE · TodayCessna Citation V · 7 seats · 42mOn request
- Wed, Nov 4TomorrowAtlantaKFFC · Atlanta Regional Airport Falcon FieldColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportCessna Citation V748mOn request4NovAtlanta → ColumbiaKFFC → KCAE · TomorrowCessna Citation V · 7 seats · 48mOn request
- Thu, Nov 5in 2 daysRichmondKRIC · Richmond International AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportCessna Citation V81hOn request5NovRichmond → ColumbiaKRIC → KCAE · in 2 daysCessna Citation V · 8 seats · 1hOn request
- Sat, Nov 723:00PhoenixKPHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportHawker 9008—$14,0807NovPhoenix → ColumbiaKPHX → KCAE · 23:00Hawker 900 · 8 seats$14,080
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysCamillaKCXU · Camilla-Mitchell CountyColumbiaKCAE · Columbia MetropolitanHawker 400XP——On request8NovCamilla → ColumbiaKCXU → KCAE · in 5 daysHawker 400XPOn request
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysWest Palm BeachKLNA · Palm Beach County Park AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportEmbraer Phenom 300E7—$8,3608NovWest Palm Beach → ColumbiaKLNA → KCAE · in 5 daysEmbraer Phenom 300E · 7 seats$8,360
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysSarasota/BradentonKSRQ · Sarasota Bradenton International AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportHawker 9008—$14,8508NovSarasota/Bradenton → ColumbiaKSRQ → KCAE · in 5 daysHawker 900 · 8 seats$14,850
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysWest Palm BeachKLNA · Palm Beach County Park AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportHawker 9008—$15,8408NovWest Palm Beach → ColumbiaKLNA → KCAE · in 5 daysHawker 900 · 8 seats$15,840
- Sun, Nov 8in 5 daysSarasota/BradentonKSRQ · Sarasota Bradenton International AirportColumbiaKCAE · Columbia Metropolitan AirportEmbraer Phenom 300E7—$7,3708NovSarasota/Bradenton → ColumbiaKSRQ → KCAE · in 5 daysEmbraer Phenom 300E · 7 seats$7,370
* Total price incl. 10% service fee, converted to your selected currency. Price subject to operator confirmation.
Map: Columbia Airport
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About the airport
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KCAE airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Columbia airport (KCAE) today?
There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Columbia (KCAE). Affected: Obstacle: out of service; PAPI: unserviceable. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
How long are the runways at Columbia airport (KCAE)?
Columbia (KCAE) has 2 runways: runway 11/29 with 2,622 m (8,601 ft), asphalt and runway 05/23 with 2,439 m (8,001 ft), asphalt/concrete. The longest is 2,622 m.
What are the radio frequencies at Columbia airport (KCAE)?
Frequencies at KCAE: Tower 119.5 MHz, Ground 121.9 MHz and ATIS 120.15 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO code is KCAE and the IATA code is CAE. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KCAE airport?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport sits at 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.
Can I fly to KCAE by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Columbia Metropolitan Airport depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KCAE?
There are currently 37 empty legs departing from and 60 arriving at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.