Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (KCUB)
Medium airport · Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCUB |
| IATA | CUB |
| Elevation | 193 ft (59 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°58'14" W 80°59'43" 33.97050, -80.99520 |
| Location | Columbia, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,011 ft (1527 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport at a glance
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport is a medium airport in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as CUB. The field elevation of 193 ft (59 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCUB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 5,011 ft (1527 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCUB 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 Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | KCAE | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | KMMT | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Shaw Air Force Base | KSSC | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Orangeburg Municipal Airport | KOGB | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Daniel Field | KDNL | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 193 ft field elevation of Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens 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 Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport is KCUB, and its IATA code is CUB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport above sea level?
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport sits at an elevation of 193 feet (59 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.9705, -80.9952 — in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbia Metropolitan Airport, about 12 km away.
Does KCUB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCUB 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 Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport?
Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,011 ft (1527 m) with a ASP surface.