Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is pleased to share that Sharon Nelson has been named the airport’s first Vice President of People and Culture, effective October 5, 2026. Sharon Neslon, CAE's First Vice President of People and Culture “Sharon’s energy,...
Calling all aviation enthusiasts! Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is accepting photo submissions through Monday, August 3 by 5 p.m. for an aviation day photography exhibit in recognition and celebration of National Aviation Day on Wednesday,...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) hosted a ribbon cutting event today marking the completion of the Midland’s new U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) facility on the airport campus. The upgraded and expanded facility, also referred to as a Federal...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) has broken ground on a multi-phase terminal energy project. The large-scale project will include the construction of a solar array canopy, as part of a microgrid, on the top deck of the existing parking garage – adding...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) recently installed a live feed camera overlooking its runways for the aviation enthusiast, and the aviation curious, to plane spot from anywhere in the world. “In addition to being an exceptional travel resource to...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) will be collecting nonperishable food provisions, personal care items, household supplies, as well as noncash equivalent gifts cards – for use at specific retailers, gas stations or restaurants – in support of the...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE hereafter) was recently awarded the South Carolina Aviation Association’s (SCAA hereafter) Commercial Airport Project of the Year award for its checkpoint modernization project. Completed in November of 2025, the multi-year...
The number of passengers that traveled through Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) in 2025 edged out the most recent record set just one year prior in 2024. CAE welcomed 1,371,977 travelers over the course of 2025, breaking 2024’s record of 1,362,374...
American Airlines recently announced that beginning May 21, 2026, the legacy airline will restart nonstop service from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The route will operate two flights a...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is pleased to announce that Chris White, A.A.E. has been named President & CEO, effective January 5, 2026. “It’s a privilege to be chosen to serve as President and CEO of...
Top Left Susan Sullivan | Top Right Lyssa Harvey Bottom Left Jason Peay | Bottom Right Caroline Clark Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), in partnership with The Congaree Vista Guild, is excited to announce the Midlands-based artists that have been selected...
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is excited to announce the completion of phase one of its ongoing checkpoint expansion project. The most notable change for passengers will be the updated exit route that now directs guests through automatic double doors....
Paging all local artists! The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Art in the Airport program. After a year long pause due to airport enhancements, the popular Art in the Airport program is returning for its seventh year....
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is proud to announce it will be hosting a two-part community engagement series: SOAR WITH US. This outreach initiative is designed to deepen ties within the community, increase transparency, support small businesses and continue...
Beginning May 7, 2025, individuals planning to use their South Carolina-issued driver’s license to fly out of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will need to have a gold star indicating that their license is REAL ID compliant to clear the security checkpoint and...
On Thursday, March 6th from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), along with several local mutual aid agencies and roughly 50 volunteers, will be participating in CAE’s AirSafe – a full-scale emergency training exercise that the airport...
In calendar year 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 1,362,374 passengers through the airport – edging out the record only previously achieved in 2019 when the airport saw 1,353,788 passengers. “This is a significant accomplishment for the airport –...
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is expanding its commitment to accessible travel by launching an inclusive, online experience for passengers to access content and airport information barrier-free through the CAE website. Travelers will now be able to customize...
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport(CAE) will soon start the next phase of its multi-million dollar checkpoint expansion project with construction moving inside the terminal. Beginning the week of September 30, temporary walls will be installed near the security...
During the first part of 2024 the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) saw 646,013 (January – June 2024) passengers through the terminal. In May alone, the airport saw 123,008 passengers – an increase of nearly 19,000 passengers over May of 2023 and exceeding the...
