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New Columbia Metropolitan Airport logo takes off
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport rebranding includes an updated logo with new colors, along with a redesigned website. The airport said companies from throughout the country submitted 19 ideas in response to a request for proposals.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport surpasses 2018 record for passengers
Airport officials said in a news release that 1,353,788 passengers traveled through the airport in 2019, an increase of more than 13% from 2018.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport ranked globally for on-time service
Columbia Metropolitan Airport is the only S.C. airport listed among the top 20 small airports worldwide for on-time flights in a study based on travel industry data. CAE ranked 20th with an on-time departure rate of 85.84%.
Passenger traffic continues growing at CAE
In August 2018, 120,648 passengers passed through Columbia Metropolitan Airport, an increase of 9.15% from July. CAE said passenger traffic is up 17% since August 2018.
CAE upgrades aim to make travel easier
A new automated baggage handling system and empty parking spot identification system are intended to improve experiences for business travelers who use the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
CAE to resume nonstop flight to Houston in October
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport also announced an 18.6% increase in passengers year-to-date from 2018. More than 659,000 passengers have traveled through the airport since January.
New TSA service now available at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
The blended lane system will allow precheck passengers to receive the same security processing services through a designated lane if the standard precheck lane is closed. Precheck passengers will receive identification cards.
CAE to receive $3.7 million in federal funding
Columbia Metropolitan Airport will receive funding from the Federal Aviation Administration as part of $477 million awarded to airports across the country to improve infrastructure.
CAE to offer nonstop flight to Miami
American Airlines will offer a nonstop flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Miami International Airport beginning Dec. 18. Initial service will be on a regional jet with a 50-passenger capacity.
Passenger traffic increases at CAE
More than 11,200 passengers traveled through Columbia Metropolitan Airport in March, the airport said, marking an increase of 20% from February and 16% year-to-date.
Organizations to explore national aerospace coalition
The Aerospace Futures Alliance and the S.C. Council on Competitiveness/S.C. Aerospace are teaming up to explore the creation of a national coalition to address issues facing the aerospace industry.
Guided tour of airport offered
Richland County airport manager Chris Eversmann will lead a tour of the Jim Hamilton-L.B. Owens Airport on Sept. 6. "History and Hangarsâ€_x009d_ is free, though limited space is available.
