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CAE Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) serves Columbia. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATACAE
ICAOKCAE
Non-stop10
Airlines7
TimezoneAmerica/New York
Elevation72 m

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The airport in numbers

Columbia Metropolitan Airport — facts & history

We pulled Columbia Metropolitan Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.1M passengers in 2022, against a peak of 1.5M in 2005.

Passengers / year
1.1M
as of 2022
Peak traffic
1.5M
in 2005
Elevation
72 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Columbia

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Columbia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Non-stop flights to about 10 destinations, operated by 7 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: American Airlines · US Airways · Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Air France · Alitalia

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Columbia Metropolitan Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Columbia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to the centre of Columbia?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Columbia?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from Columbia Metropolitan Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
About 10 destinations, including Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Charlotte. 7 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Columbia Metropolitan Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Columbia Metropolitan Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Columbia Metropolitan Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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