KCUB · CUB
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
Columbia, South CarolinaElevation 193 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13125°T
Landing length (LDA)4,999 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,999 / 4,999 / 4,999 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 31305°T
Landing length (LDA)4,599 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,999 / 4,999 / 4,999 ft
Displaced threshold391 ft
ILSLOC/DME
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2R)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport is in Columbia, South Carolina. Field elevation 193 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerPETER CEVALLOS
Manager phone803-771-7915
AttendedDaily, 0600–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCUB / CUB
SectionalCHARLOTTE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)ANDERSON
RegionSouth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.9705, -80.9952
Distance from city2 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt807 ft MSL
CTAF123.075
UNICOM123.075
FREQUENCIES
Communications
133.4
APP/DEP
A/D
119.675
ASOS
ASOS
124.4
CLNC DEL
CLD
122.8
MIL OPS
OPS
114.7
ANDERSON RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.075
CTAF
CTAF
123.075
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›FOR CD CTC COLUMBIA APCH AT 803-822-5242 OR 803-822-5040.
›RY TO TWY SEPARATION IS 206 FT. THE SEPARATION DESIGN CRITERION IS NOT FULLY MET FOR ACFT 12,500 LBS AND LARGER
›TPA: 807 FT AGL / 1000 FT MSL.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1958.
›ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 AND REILS RYS 13 & 31 - CTAF.
›CONTRACT FUEL FOR MILITARY.
›400 FT STWY NW END OF RY.
›RY 31, 18 FTTREES, 160 FT FM THLD 56 FT LEFT OF CENTERLINE.
›RY 13 71 FT TREE 148 FT LEFT OF CNTRLN & 1096 FT FROM THLD, 40 FT POWER LINES 180 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN & 958 FT FROM THLD, 30 FT BLDG 140 FT RIGHT & 900 FT FM THLD, 27 FT BLDG 653 FT FROM THLD & 172 FT LEFT.
›PAPI RWY 13 UNUSBL BYD 8 DEG RT.
›FOR SERVICE AFTER HRS CALL 803-771-7915.
›FBO EAGLE AVIATION 803-771-7915.
›RR SWITCHING YARD PARALLEL TO RY 13/31.
›AVOID NOISE SENSITIVE AREA NORTH OF ARPT BLO 1500 FT.
›NO NORTHBOUND DEP TURNS EITHER RY BLO 1500 FT.
›DUE TO PROXIMITY AND RY ALIGNMENT, AIRCREWS HAVE MISTAKEN CAE (RY 11/29) FOR CUB (RY 13/31) WHICH IS 6 MILES SW.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCUB have a METAR?
Yes. KCUB is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KCUB have a TAF?
When KCUB 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 KCUB?
KCUB sits at 193 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCUB?
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.