Columbus Airport (KCSG)
Medium airport · Columbus, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Columbus Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCSG |
| IATA | CSG |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°30'59" W 84°56'23" 32.51642, -84.93960 |
| Location | Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,997 ft (2133 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 3,997 ft (1218 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Columbus Airport at a glance
Columbus Airport is a medium airport in Columbus, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as CSG. The field elevation of 397 ft (121 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCSG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 6,997 ft (2133 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCSG 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 Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson Army Air Field | KLSF | 21 km (11 NM) |
| Middle Georgia Regional Airport | KMCN | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Troy Municipal Airport at N Kenneth Campbell Field | KTOI | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Robins Air Force Base | KWRB | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Southwest Georgia Regional Airport | KABY | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Columbus Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 397 ft field elevation of Columbus Airport 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 Airport
What is the ICAO code of Columbus Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Columbus Airport is KCSG, and its IATA code is CSG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Columbus Airport above sea level?
Columbus Airport sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 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 Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.5164, -84.9396 — in Columbus, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lawson Army Air Field, about 21 km away.
Does KCSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCSG 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 Airport?
Columbus Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,997 ft (2133 m) with a ASP surface.