Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
Columbia Metropolitan Airport serves Columbia, United States, under the IATA code CAE and the ICAO code KCAE. The field sits at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m), and its clocks follow America/New_York; all times on this page are the airport's local time. Check today's flights at Columbia Metropolitan Airport on the arrivals and departures pages, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at Columbia Metropolitan Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | KCAE |
|---|---|
| IATA | CAE |
| Type | Regional airport |
| City | Columbia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9382, -81.123 |
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about Columbia Metropolitan Airport
You will find Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 33.9382, -81.1230, at an elevation of 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. The airfield has two runways, and which one a flight uses can noticeably change taxi times between touchdown and gate. The airport keeps America/New_York time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Traffic we tracked at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Over the first 26 days of our own live tracking we logged an average of 1.2 aircraft movements per day at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. These figures are refreshed weekly.
We observed 6 different airlines on tracked CAE movements.
Facts last refreshed: 13 August 2026 · Tracking data: adsb.lol · Route data: adsbdb.com.
Getting to Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The airport is roughly 11 km (7 mi) from the centre of Columbia, measured in a straight line. Two evergreen tips regardless of how you travel: confirm your terminal before leaving, and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight status
How do I check Columbia Metropolitan Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check Columbia Metropolitan Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from Columbia Metropolitan Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does Columbia Metropolitan Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
Yes: Columbia Metropolitan Airport is listed in the OurAirports reference data as having scheduled service. Schedules are seasonal, so the current boards and the airlines themselves are the best reflection of what flies today.
What do the codes CAE and KCAE mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. CAE is the IATA code for Columbia Metropolitan Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. KCAE is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is Columbia Metropolitan Airport in?
Columbia Metropolitan Airport runs on America/New_York time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.