Medium airport · Columbia, United States
Columbia Regional Airport
Located about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Columbia in Boone County, Missouri, it is the only commercial airport in Mid-Missouri and also serves the state capital of Jefferson City. Its IATA code is COU. Its ICAO code is KCOU. It has 2 runways, longest 7,401 ft (CON). Elevation 889 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Columbia, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | COU |
| ICAO code | KCOU |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 7,401 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 889 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 38.8181° N, 92.2196° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Columbia Regional Airport is known for
Located about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Columbia in Boone County, Missouri, it is the only commercial airport in Mid-Missouri and also serves the state capital of Jefferson City.
History
The airport opened in 1968 (1968), replacing the Columbia Municipal Airport off of Interstate 70. On October 26, 2022, the airport opened the airport's 56,000 ft2 terminal with three jetways. Columbia Regional is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Columbia Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Rock Bridge Memorial State Park · United States · 7.5 miles away
- Jewell Cemetery State Historic Site · United States · 9.4 miles away
- Missouri State Museum · United States · 16.7 miles away
- Jefferson Landing State Historic Site · United States · 16.8 miles away
- Finger Lakes State Park · United States · 19.5 miles away
- Clark's Hill/Norton State Historic Site · United States · 20.7 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Jefferson City Memorial Airport
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44.5 miles awayOmar N Bradley Airport
46.0 miles awaySedalia Memorial Airport
52.1 miles awayLee C Fine Memorial Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Regional Airport?
Located about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Columbia in Boone County, Missouri, it is the only commercial airport in Mid-Missouri and also serves the state capital of Jefferson City.
What is the airport code for Columbia Regional Airport?
Columbia Regional Airport — its IATA code is COU and its ICAO code is KCOU.
Where is Columbia Regional Airport located?
Columbia Regional Airport serves Columbia, United States. Its coordinates are 38.8181° N, 92.2196° W.
What is the history of Columbia Regional Airport?
The airport opened in 1968 (1968), replacing the Columbia Municipal Airport off of Interstate 70. On October 26, 2022, the airport opened the airport's 56,000 ft2 terminal with three jetways.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3464
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.