
Regional airport · Columbia, United States
Columbia Regional
- Elevation
- 889 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°49′N 92°13′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KCOU runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Columbia Regional (KCOU/COU) has 2 runways; the longest, 02/20, is 7,401 ft (2,256 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KCOU, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Columbia
Elevation
889 ft
Position
38.8181, -92.2196
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KCOU
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,401 ft (2,256 m) | 150 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 13/31 | 5,500 ft (1,676 m) | 100 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KCOU.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Columbia Regional (KCOU / COU) in Columbia, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KCOU is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KCOU
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KCOU
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KCOU covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KCOU
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KCOU is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KCOU
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KCOU: 38° 49′ 5″ N 92° 13′ 11″ W; elevation 889 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Columbia
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Columbia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KCOU.
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Cargo Operations at KCOU
Support for freighter operations into KCOU covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KCOU sits in the network
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Operating into KCOU?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Columbia Regional — one desk for the whole trip.