Airport code
CAE — Columbia Metropolitan Airport
CAE is the IATA code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport, an airport serving Columbia, United States. Its ICAO code is KCAE, and it operates in the America/New_York time zone (UTC-5). The airport sits at 33.9388, -81.1195 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m).
Overview
About Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the main commercial airport for Columbia and the Midlands region of South Carolina, United States. The airport is located in unincorporated Lexington County, southwest of Columbia. Although it has a West Columbia mailing address, the airport is not within that city's boundaries. The city of Cayce and the towns of Springdale, Pine Ridge, and South Congaree surround the airport, separating the airport from West Columbia. The airport is a regional cargo hub for UPS Airlines.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CAE |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KCAE |
| Airport name | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
| City | Columbia |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/New_York (UTC-5) |
| Latitude | 33.9388 |
| Longitude | -81.1195 |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 8,601 ft (2,622 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The IATA code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport is CAE.
What is the ICAO code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The ICAO code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport is KCAE.
Where is CAE airport located?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is located in Columbia, United States.
What time zone is CAE in?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport operates in the America/New_York time zone, which is UTC-5.
What is the nearest airport to CAE?
The nearest airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS) in Augusta, about 101 km away.
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