Columbia Regional Airport Guide

IATA COUICAO KCOUColumbiaUpdated 2026-10-13
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Columbia Regional Airport is a city-owned commercial airport in Boone County, Missouri, on about 1,500 acres, 12 miles southeast of Columbia. It also serves the state capital, Jefferson City.

American Eagle flies to Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare and Dallas/Fort Worth, and United Express flies to Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Allegiant adds leisure routes to Florida, including Destin/Fort Walton Beach and Orlando/Sanford.

The airport has two runways. Runway 2/20 is concrete and was lengthened from 6,500 to 7,400 feet, with the extension completed in December 2021. Runway 13/31 is asphalt and 5,500 feet long. A $23 million terminal opened in October 2022, with the first flight arriving on the night of 25 October. It is more than three times the size of the building it replaced and has four gates with three passenger boarding bridges. A new parking lot south of the terminal added 93 spaces. In 2022 the airport handled 160,790 passengers and 24,063 aircraft operations.

Services

4 of 6 available

Compare 7 listed options at Columbia Regional Airport, spanning parking, car rentals, hotels and shuttles. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Columbia Regional Airport.

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Key facts

Size
161K passengers (2022)2 runwaysopened 1968
Location
38.818, -92.220
Operator
City of Columbia

Terminals

1 terminal

Columbia Regional Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 3 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Main TerminalDomestic

    Allegiant, American Eagle, United Express

Nearby cities

2 cities

Columbia Regional Airport is closest to Columbia (19 km northwest), and also serves Jefferson City and other nearby areas. With 2 towns and cities within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Columbia19 km northwest
  • Jefferson City34 km south

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Columbia Regional Airport?

Columbia Regional Airport uses the following codes: IATA: COU, ICAO: KCOU. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Columbia Regional Airport located?

Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia, Missouri, United States. The airport coordinates are 38.8181°, -92.2196°.

What services are available at Columbia Regional Airport?

Columbia Regional Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 3 nearby hotels, 1 shuttle services. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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