Columbus Air Force Base (KCBM)
Medium airport · Columbus, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Columbus Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCBM |
| IATA | CBM |
| Elevation | 219 ft (67 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°38'38" W 88°26'38" 33.64380, -88.44380 |
| Location | Columbus, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13C/31C | 12,004 ft (3659 m) | 300 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 8,001 ft (2439 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 6,320 ft (1926 m) | 175 ft | CON | Yes |
Columbus Air Force Base at a glance
Columbus Air Force Base is a medium airport in Columbus, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as CBM. The field elevation of 219 ft (67 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCBM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13C/31C — offers 12,004 ft (3659 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13C points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCBM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Columbus Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport | KGTR | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Tupelo Regional Airport | KTUP | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Tuscaloosa National Airport | KTCL | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field | KNMM | 122 km (66 NM) |
| University Oxford Airport | KUOX | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Columbus Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 219 ft field elevation of Columbus Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Columbus Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Columbus Air Force Base is KCBM, and its IATA code is CBM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Columbus Air Force Base above sea level?
Columbus Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 219 feet (67 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Columbus Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 33.6438, -88.4438 — in Columbus, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Golden Triangle Regional Airport, about 25 km away.
Does KCBM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCBM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Columbus Air Force Base?
Columbus Air Force Base has 3 runways. The longest, 13C/31C, measures 12,004 ft (3659 m) with a PEM surface.