Columbia Regional Airport- COU-Columbia Regional
Opened in 1968, Columbia Regional Airport in Columbia, Missouri is a commercial passenger airport that serves the metropolitan areas and the nearby areas surrounding Jefferson City. The airport replaced the old Columbia Municipal Airport back in I-70 and is used mostly for chartered flights. The airport is categorized as one of the primary commercial service airport. In 2008, a total of 26,842 passengers were served in the airport, 38,293 in 2010. The COU-Columbia Regional Airport plans to extend its 6,500 feet runway to build a new terminal.
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The airport covers a total area of 1,538 acres with an elevation of 271 meters above sea level. Two runways are available in the airport, one concrete and asphalt. In 2010, the COU-Airport had a total of 25,717 aircraft operations with an average of 70 flights in a day. Airlines operating in the airport are American Eagle and the United Express with destination routes to Chicago-O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare and Denver, respectively. The airport is also near the cities of Boonville and Hallsville.
What to Do & Area Attractions
COU-Columbia Regional Airport hotels are quite far from the airport but they are still accessible and offer a great escape as you enjoy a few days or hours in Columbia. You can book at the nearby Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Jefferson City or the Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Missouri.
The Sedalia Memorial Airport (DMO) is one of the local airports in Missouri situated 66 miles away from the airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Columbia, MO airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Columbia, MO, United States (COU-Columbia Regional) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the COU airport. Most of these COU hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Columbia, MO motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the COU airport are Missouri State Capitol, Audrain County Historical Society, and Missouri State Capitol.
