Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE) is a regional airport serving Columbia, SC at 236 ft. KCAE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 11, 23, 29), longest 8,601 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCAE in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,000 ft, a few clouds at 4,700 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCAE 130556Z 20004KT 10SM FEW040 FEW047 24/23 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP148 60023 T02390233 10294 20239 58003
What changed at KCAE?
Since the 0456Z (12:56 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 3,200 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
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Current pilot readout for KCAE
KCAE is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,300 ft (field elevation 236 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCAE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 8,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 11 | 8,601 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 29 | 8,601 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 05 | 8,001 ft | PEM | 4 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KCAE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, SC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCAE is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCAE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CAE UA /OV CAE180040/TM 0242/FL330/TP B789/TB NEG
CAE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAE180040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0242Reported at 02:42 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV360050/TM 0147/FLDURD/TP CRJ7/RM TOPS 1800 BASES 1000
SAV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV360050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0147Reported at 01:47 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.RM TOPS 1800 BASES 1000Remarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC/TM 0131/FL060/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT 14010/TM 0101/FL080/TP E145/TA +13/IC LIGHT RIME
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT 14010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TA +13Outside air temperature, °C.IC LIGHT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
GYH UA /OV KGYH/TM 0047/FL017/TP LJ60/SK BKN013/RM BASE LAYER 017
GYH UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KGYHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0047Reported at 00:47 UTC.FL017Altitude: 1,700 ft MSL.TP LJ60Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN013Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM BASE LAYER 017Remarks.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS/TM 0034/FL310/TP A31/TB NEG
CHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0034Reported at 00:34 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A31Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCAE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCAE reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 39 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 26 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11
- 42%
- 05
- 21%
- 29
- 19%
- 23
- 18%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0532Z (1:32 AM EDT)
TAF KCAE 130532Z 1306/1406 VRB03KT P6SM SCT007 BKN100 FM130800 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT003 BKN007 FM131400 28007KT P6SM SCT015 SCT100 FM140000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCAE
- IATA
- CAE
- FAA LID
- CAE
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 236 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9382, -81.1230
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,601 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 120.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
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Historical Flying Weather at KCAE
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCAE reported VFR conditions during about 83.1% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 286 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.0 kt, calm 22.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78.8 | 10.3 | 6.6 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 79.4 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 82.8 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 87.7 | 7.8 | 3.3 | 1.2 |
| May | 85.6 | 8.9 | 4.1 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 89.1 | 7.1 | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 89.4 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| Aug | 83.9 | 9.7 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 84.5 | 10.1 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Oct | 83.9 | 9.5 | 4.7 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 81.9 | 10.0 | 4.9 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 74.8 | 12.5 | 7.3 | 5.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.6 kt |
| Mar | 6.0 kt |
| Apr | 6.1 kt |
| May | 5.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.7 kt |
| Aug | 4.3 kt |
| Sep | 4.4 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 4.3 kt |
| Dec | 4.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCAE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, SC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCAE weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCAE?+
KCAE has 4 runways: 05, 11, 23, 29; the longest is 8,601 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCAE report its own weather?+
Yes. Columbia Metropolitan Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCAE have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCAE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCAE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCAE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCAE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Columbia Metropolitan Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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