Columbia Metropolitan Airport

Columbia Metropolitan serves both airlines and private aircraft on the same field, which means the FBO ramp is separate from the terminal and private passengers avoid the commercial crowds entirely. The airport sits in West Columbia in Lexington County, close to Fort Jackson and the University of South Carolina corridor. Aircraft Services Group and Premier Air Charter both operate here, giving arriving and departing private passengers ground support options without repositioning to a dedicated GA field.

The airport operates around the clock and has no slot requirements. Traffic levels are moderate, and ramp congestion is rarely a factor outside major events like USC football weekends or state government functions in the capital. If you're flying in for a Gameday or a legislative session, coordinate with your FBO in advance to confirm parking and fuel availability.

Downtown Columbia is 8 miles from the airport, typically a 15 to 20 minute drive on I-26 and I-126. Uber and Lyft are available at the airport. Car rental counters operate in the commercial terminal. Fort Jackson is about 12 miles east, and the University of South Carolina campus is roughly 9 miles northeast. The State House is 9 miles from the field.