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Airport Commission

The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is formally recognized as the Richland-Lexington Airport District (RLAD) and is a special purpose district of the state of South Carolina.

The RLAD is governed by 12 commissioners. Five members are appointed by the Lexington County Legislative Delegation, five members are appointed by the Richland County Legislative Delegation, and two members are appointed by the City Council of the City of Columbia. Commission members serve up to two consecutive four year terms or until their successors are appointed. The commission meets at 4:00pm on the third Monday of the month in the Carolina Room unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.

City of Columbia Representatives

  • Carol Fowler
  • Breon Walker, Esq.

Lexington County Representatives

  • Dan P. Bell
  • Pat G. Smith, Vice Chair
  • Hank Jibaja
  • James “Jim” C. Wellman
  • Tripp Jones

Richland County Representatives

  • Chappelle Broome-Stevenson
  • Duane Cooper
  • LaJoia Broughton
  • Anton Gunn, Chair
  • Johnny Folsom

RLAD Commission Resources

RLAD Commission Meeting Schedule:

RLAD Commission Meeting Schedule for 2022

RLAD Commission Meeting Schedule for 2023

RLAD Commission Meeting Schedule for 2024

RLAD Commission Meeting Schedule for 2025

RLAD Commission Meeting Agenda | Upcoming Meeting:

RLAD Commission Meeting Agenda December, 2024 – Draft
RLAD Commission Meeting Agenda – October 21, 2024
RLAD Commission Special Meeting Agenda – October 24, 2024

RLAD Commission Meeting Minutes:

RLAD Commission Committee Agendas:

Labor and Personnel Committee – October 10, 2024
Finance Committee – October 21, 2024

RLAD Commission Committee Minutes:

TEFRA Hearing Notice |12.1.2020