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Columbia Metro (CAE)
Columbia, SC · ICAO KCAE
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 82°F
- Observed 10/30/2026, 2:56 PM EDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 70.9%
- 519 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 3.5%
Is CAE delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 3:21 PM EDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at CAE
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 82°F
- Dew point
- 51°F
- Wind
- From the E at 6 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- No ceiling reported
- Pressure
- 30.14 inHg
- Flight category
- VFR (visual flight rules)
Observed 10/30/2026, 2:56 PM EDT at KCAE (CAE). Raw report: METAR KCAE 301856Z 08005KT 10SM FEW250 28/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02780106 $
CAE on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at CAE, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL) | 218 | 81.7% | 0.0% | 18 min |
| PSA Airlines Inc. (OH) | 96 | 55.2% | 13.5% | 36 min |
| Envoy Air (MQ) | 93 | 77.4% | 1.1% | 17 min |
| Republic Airline (YX) | 64 | 78.1% | 4.7% | 28 min |
| American Airlines Inc. (AA) | 26 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 21 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from CAE
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$571.32 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +17.2% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
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Frequently asked questions
- Is CAE airport delayed today?
- As of 10/30/2026, 3:21 PM EDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at CAE. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at CAE?
- In August 2026, 70.9% of 519 scheduled arrivals at CAE landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from CAE?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at CAE included Delta Air Lines Inc, PSA Airlines Inc, Envoy Air, Republic Airline, American Airlines Inc, SkyWest Airlines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at CAE?
- The longest runway at Columbia Metro is runway 11/29, 8,601 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near CAE?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Augusta Regional at Bush Field (AGS, 63 mi), Florence Regional (FLO, 82 mi), Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT, 88 mi), Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP, 91 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics