Columbia Regional Airport
Columbia Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Columbia, United States, and provides a practical local gateway for travelers heading to central Missouri. Identified by the codes COU and KCOU, it is well suited to passengers who prefer a smaller, easier-to-navigate airport experience over the scale and crowds of a major hub. Its elevation of 889 ft (271 m) and regional role make it a useful point of arrival for university visits, business trips, and access to the wider Columbia area.
About Columbia Regional Airport
Columbia Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Columbia, United States, and provides a practical local gateway for travelers heading to central Missouri. Identified by the codes COU and KCOU, it is well suited to passengers who prefer a smaller, easier-to-navigate airport experience over the scale and crowds of a major hub. Its elevation of 889 ft (271 m) and regional role make it a useful point of arrival for university visits, business trips, and access to the wider Columbia area.
Overview
Columbia Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Columbia, United States, and provides a practical local gateway for travelers heading to central Missouri. Identified by the codes COU and KCOU, it is well suited to passengers who prefer a smaller, easier-to-navigate airport experience over the scale and crowds of a major hub. Its elevation of 889 ft (271 m) and regional role make it a useful point of arrival for university visits, business trips, and access to the wider Columbia area.
Airfield Facts
- Airport codes: COU (IATA) and KCOU (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- Runway 02/20: 7,401 ft, concrete, lighted
- Runway 13/31: 5,500 ft, concrete, lighted
- Time zone: America/Chicago
What Travelers Should Know
For most visitors, the main advantage of Columbia Regional Airport is convenience. A smaller terminal environment usually means shorter walking distances, simpler pick-up and drop-off, and a more relaxed start or end to a trip. Travelers should still allow time for check-in, security, and any weather-related schedule changes, especially during busy holiday periods or when making onward connections. Because the airport operates in the America/Chicago time zone, it is worth double-checking flight times if you are arriving from or departing to another part of the country.
Why It Works for Columbia
COU is especially useful for travelers who want direct access to Columbia without the longer drive from a larger city airport. That can make a meaningful difference for short stays, campus visits, and meetings where time on the ground matters. Its two lighted concrete runways also support dependable day and evening operations, which adds flexibility for both passengers and general airport activity.
Routes
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FAQ
Columbia Regional Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Columbia Regional Airport is located in Columbia, United States (North America), at coordinates 38.810°, -92.220°.
- Its IATA code is COU and its ICAO code is KCOU.
- Columbia Regional Airport serves Columbia, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Columbia Regional Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Columbia Regional Airport sits at latitude 38.810° and longitude -92.220°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from COU. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for COU is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from COU on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 11300 South Airport Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States, the phone number is +1 573-874-7508, the official website is http://www.flymidmo.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.