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KCAE
Columbia Metropolitan Airport · Columbia
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
236 ft / 72 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE), located in Columbia, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 236 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCAE / CAE
Municipality
Columbia
Country
Region
US-SC — South Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
236 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,601 ft / 2,622 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 105° / 285°
RWY 11 (105°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: CAE | CRS: 112°
RWY 29 (285°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: VYK | CRS: 292°
Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,001 ft / 2,439 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 45° / 225°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 45° / 225°
RWY 05 (45°)
108.95 MHz
IDENT: GJC | CRS: 52°
RWY 23 (225°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D APP/DEP
124.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.15 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
119.75 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO ANDERSON RDO
122.65 MHz
TWR TWR
119.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026