Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is located southwest of Columbia in the state of South Carolina. CAE deals with over 1.2 million passengers per annum and serves the region of Columbia. It acts as a hub for United Parcel Service Airlines but, in terms of passenger carriers, it is used by American Eagle, Continental Express, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, United Express and US Airways Express. The airport is composed of one terminal building and two runways. Flights from CAE are to destinations within the United States of America, including New York, Washington, Atlanta and Chicago.

Airport Information Columbia

• Location: Columbia Metropolitan Airport is based 7 miles southwest of central Columbia in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA.
• Address: Columbia Metropolitan Airport, 3000 Aviation Way, West Columbia, South Carolina 29170 USA
• Telephone Number: (1) 803-822-5000
• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Eating & Drinking: Restaurants are located on both levels and the food court is situated on the second floor, after security. Food outlets include Five Points and The Congaree Vista.
• ATM: There is an ATM located in the terminal building.
• WiFi: Free wireless Internet is accessible throughout the airport. Ethernet ports are also available.
• Shopping: The majority of shops are located on the second floor, after security. These include Columbiana Center, Columbiana Place, Richland Mall and Dutch Square.
• Luggage: Baggage claim is located on the lower level of the terminal building. For lost property there is an information desk open from 6.30am to 10.30pm (803-822-5000).
• Airport Hotels: There is no hotel located on site. However, there are a number in the vicinity of the airport. These included Holiday Inn – Airport (803-794-9440), Sleep Inn – Airport (803-926-9260), Country Inn and Suites – Airport (803-794-6200), Hampton Inn – Airport (803-791-8940) and Radisson Hotel Columbia and Conference Center (803-731-0300). All these hotels provide a free shuttle bus service to and from the airport. Free, direct telephone lines are available by the baggage claim area.
• Disabled Travelers: Facilities include toilets, elevators, ramps and TDD telephones. Passengers are advised to contact their airline before traveling.
• Parking: Garage parking is opposite the terminal building, It is free for the first 20 minutes, then $3 for the next followed by $1 for each additional with a daily maximum of $12 and a weekly rate of $66. Surface parking lots are situated behind the garage lots.
• Directions & Transportation: By road, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is situated by the I-20, I-26, I-77 and I-95. From Columbia drive west along the US-378 then head south down the US-21. Buses, provided by the Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority, are situated outside the baggage claim area.
• Website: http://www.columbiaairport.com/