Airport: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
Serves: Columbia, South Carolina
Country: United States
Terminal snapshot: Columbia Metropolitan Airport has one compact passenger terminal, with airline ticketing, security, gates and baggage claim in the same building.
Official airport: CAE official airport website ↗
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CAE terminal information
Columbia Metropolitan Airport has one compact passenger terminal, with airline ticketing, security, gates and baggage claim in the same building. The airport is undertaking phased terminal and infrastructure improvements, so temporary wayfinding changes can occur.
Official parking at Columbia Metropolitan Airport
CAE offers official surface and garage parking close to the terminal, with online pre-booking available for selected products. A limited-access premium lot is positioned immediately outside the terminal for passengers who value the shortest walk.
Rental cars and ground transportation
Rental-car counters are located around baggage claim. Taxis, app-based rides, private cars and pre-arranged limousine or sedan services use the lower-level ground-transportation area; regional bus options are also available through The COMET network.
Passenger services and terminal facilities
Free Wi-Fi is available in the terminal. CAE also operates the Experience CAE Guest Pass program, which can allow approved non-travelling visitors to pass security to meet travellers at the gate or use post-security shops and dining, subject to TSA and airport conditions.
Accessibility and assisted travel at CAE
Accessible parking, elevators, restrooms and terminal routes are provided. Airline wheelchair assistance should be requested directly from the airline before travel.
Nearest airport hotel area and nearby hotels
The closest hotel choices are concentrated in Cayce and West Columbia along the Airport Boulevard corridor. These nearby properties link to the JustAirportParking hotel booking page so you can check availability for your own dates. Hotel shuttle arrangements, parking packages and rates should be confirmed during booking.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC
Sleep Inn Airport
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham SE Columbia Ft Jackson
CAE map and official airport information
Google Maps directions
Official airport website
If you reserve an independent/off-airport parking facility or a hotel parking package, use the separate address and arrival instructions in that confirmation rather than navigating to the passenger terminal by default.
Information source and current-travel note
Official CAE parking, ground-transportation, Wi-Fi and guest-pass information reviewed August 2026.
Provider-specific parking prices, opening hours, shuttle frequency, cancellation conditions and whether you keep your keys are intentionally left to the live booking result and confirmation because those details can vary by date and facility.
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Frequently asked questions about CAE
What should I confirm before driving to Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)?
Confirm your airline’s current terminal, concourse or check-in area at CAE before driving to the airport. Terminal assignments and construction routing can change, so the official airport link on this page is the best day-of-travel reference.
What should I compare for a longer parking stay at CAE?
For a longer stay at CAE, compare the total trip price rather than the advertised daily rate alone. Also check walking or shuttle time, covered versus outdoor parking, reservation rules, vehicle-height limits, access hours and the provider’s cancellation terms.
Where should I verify pickup, rideshare and rental-car locations at CAE?
Use the official airport map and ground-transport information linked on this page to confirm current rental-car, taxi, rideshare and passenger-pickup locations at CAE. Curb assignments and construction routing can change, so current airport signage should take priority over older directions.
How should I arrange accessible parking or assistance at CAE?
Check CAE’s official accessibility guidance before travel and arrange airline wheelchair or gate assistance directly with the airline when needed. Confirm that your chosen parking facility and any transfer shuttle can accommodate your specific mobility requirements.
What should I check before booking an airport hotel near CAE?
Nearby examples in this guide include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC, Sleep Inn Airport and Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham SE Columbia Ft Jackson. Before booking, confirm the property’s current airport shuttle, parking-package terms, cancellation conditions and travel time to your departure terminal for your dates.