The most convenient airport for travel to Columbia, South Carolina is the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, located eight miles southwest of downtown Columbia. Over 1.2 million passengers use the airport every year, flying on American Eagle, Continental, Delta, United and US Airways direct to nine cities throughout the United States. The airport has one terminal with 13 gates and shopping and restaurant areas.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
3253 Airport Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29170
803-822-5000
columbiaairport.com
Located in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, 80 miles east of Columbia, the Florence Regional Airport services Delta and US Airways flights. It is a smaller airport, with fewer than 10 flights arriving and departing every day. Its facilities include a conference room with space for 15 people and a waiting area with vending machines.
Florence Regional Airport
2100 Terminal Dr.
Florence, SC 29506
843-669-5001
florencescairport.com
Located just over the border in Georgia, approximately 70 miles southwest of Columbia, the Augusta Regional Airport services Delta flights to and from Atlanta and US Airways flights to and from Charlotte. There is no restaurant in the airport, but two Java Hut locations offer drinks and some food items.
Augusta Regional Airport
1501 Aviation Way
Augusta, GA 30906
706-798-3236
ags.skyharbors.com
The closest international airport to Columbia, the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, is located just over the border in North Carolina, approximately 95 miles north of Columbia. With four runways, 614 daily departures nonstop to 130 destinations, and 34 million passengers every year, the Charlotte airport is the largest in the area.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
704-359-4000
charmeck.org
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, located 105 miles northwest of Columbia, offers nonstop flights to 19 United States cities on 16 airlines. Over 1.5 million passengers use the airport every year. The concourse includes a restaurant, fast food, vending machines, microwaves, a gift shop and three conference rooms.
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
2000 GSP Dr. #1
Greer, SC 29651
864-877-7426
gspairport.com
Charleston International Airport offers flights on six airlines to and from 14 cities. Located 110 miles southeast of Columbia on the South Carolina coast, the Charleston International Airport offers a three-level terminal with 10 gates. The airport is adjacent to an Air Force base.
Charleston International Airport
5500 International Blvd. #101
Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-1100
chs-airport.com