Columbus Air Force Base (CBM): Codes, Runways & Location
Columbus Air Force Base (IATA: CBM · ICAO: KCBM) is a medium-sized airport serving Columbus, United States. It lies at 33.6438° N, 88.4438° W, 219 ft (67 m) above sea level.
Overview of Columbus Air Force Base
Columbus Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Columbus in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CBM and the ICAO code KCBM. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Columbus Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3659 m (12004 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 219 ft (67 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS) about 21 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,659 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Air Force Base
Where is Columbus Air Force Base located?
Columbus Air Force Base is located in Columbus, United States. Its coordinates are 33.6438° N, 88.4438° W.
What is the airport code for Columbus Air Force Base?
Columbus Air Force Base has an IATA code of CBM and an ICAO code of KCBM.
How long is the runway at Columbus Air Force Base?
Columbus Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3659 m (12004 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Columbus Air Force Base have?
Columbus Air Force Base has 3 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Columbus Air Force Base a major airport?
Columbus Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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