Columbia Metropolitan Airport
KCAE, Columbia, SC
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (8,601 ft)
About 8 miles to downtown Columbia
Columbia Metropolitan airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia Metropolitan handles larger jets, and Owens Downtown Airport is minutes from the Capitol and the University of South Carolina.
- Main airport
- CAE / KCAE
- Elevation
- 236 ft
- Longest runway
- 11/29 (8,601 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia Metropolitan has an 8,600-foot runway. Owens has a 5,000-foot runway for light jets.
Gamecocks football weekends and state government drive the busiest traffic.
Columbia, South Carolina Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
KCUB, Columbia, SC
- Longest runway
- 13/31 (5,011 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Columbia
Owens Downtown airport guideBefore You Book Columbia, South Carolina
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Owens for downtown in a light jet; Columbia Metropolitan for larger aircraft.
Game Days
Book early for big home games.
When Demand Peaks in Columbia, South Carolina
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- September to November
- Gamecocks home football.
- Summer
- Heat and afternoon storms.
Flight Times and Prices to Columbia, South Carolina
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to CAE for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 615 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,127 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,500–$59,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 557 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 909 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 651 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 881 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,307 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,922 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Columbia, South Carolina
Light jets fly from the Southeast and Northeast.
Columbia, South Carolina Private Jet Questions
Which Columbia airport is closest to the university?
Owens Downtown (CUB), about three miles away.
How long is a private flight from New York to Columbia, South Carolina?
About 1 hr 45 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
