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KCOU · COU

Columbia Regional Airport

Columbia, MissouriElevation 889 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 7,401 ft

13/31
Dimensions
5,500 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13135°T
Landing length (LDA)5,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,500 / 5,500 / 5,500 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31315°T
Landing length (LDA)5,500 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,500 / 5,500 / 5,500 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
02/20
Dimensions
7,401 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0221°T
Landing length (LDA)7,401 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,401 / 7,401 / 7,401 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20201°T
Landing length (LDA)7,401 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,401 / 7,401 / 7,401 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Columbia Regional Airport is in Columbia, Missouri. Field elevation 889 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMICHAEL PARKS
Manager phone573-817-5063
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCOU / COU
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBIA
RegionMissouri
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8181, -92.2196
Distance from city10 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.300
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

124.375
MIZZU APP/DEP
A/D
128.45
ATIS
ATIS
119.3
CTAF
CTAF
121.6
GND
GND
122.2
RDO
RDO
119.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 403/R/D/W/T
›PCR VALUE: 386/R/B/W/T
›WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; REIL RWY 20; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 20 OPR CONSLY.
›48 HRS PPR FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS; CALL SAFETY OFFICE (573) 817-5063 OR (573) 817-5062 ARFF INDEX C AVBL UPON REQUEST.
›AIRPORT MANAGER
›FOR CD CTC MIZZOU APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KCOU on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCOU have a METAR?
Yes. KCOU is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KCOU have a TAF?
When KCOU issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KCOU?
KCOU sits at 889 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCOU?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.