CAE Arrivals & Departures
Live flight status, arrivals, departures and airport information for Columbia Metropolitan Airport in Columbia, United States.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is a major international airport serving Columbia, United States. The airport connects the region to destinations across the globe on a busy schedule of daily arrivals and departures. This live CAE airport board tracks every arrival and departure in real time, showing aircraft altitude, ground speed, estimated arrival times, and current flight status — all sourced directly from ADS-B transponder data updated every 60 seconds. All CAE flight data refreshes automatically every 60 seconds, ensuring you always have the most current view of airport activity and any delays in progress.
Current FAA Status
FAA Delay History
Delay history will appear here as new FAA status changes are detected for this airport.
About Columbia Airport Delays
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) delay status is monitored in real time using FAA National Airspace System (NAS) data. FAA delay advisories at CAE include Ground Delay Programs (GDPs), Ground Stops (GS), Arrival and Departure Delay Advisories, and Airport Closures. These are system-wide restrictions issued by the FAA and affect all airlines and flights operating at the airport. Data refreshes automatically every 5 minutes.
FAA Abbreviation Reference
Columbia (CAE) Airport Delays — FAQ
What does an active FAA delay mean at CAE?
An active FAA delay at CAE means the FAA has issued an advisory — such as a Ground Stop, Ground Delay Program, or Arrival/Departure Delay — affecting flights operating at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It is a system-wide restriction, not specific to one airline.
What is a Ground Delay Program at CAE?
A Ground Delay Program at CAE means inbound flights are being held at their departure airports and given controlled release times. This absorbs delay on the ground rather than in the air, saving fuel and improving safety. GDPs typically last several hours.
What is a Ground Stop at CAE?
A Ground Stop at CAE temporarily halts all departures heading to Columbia. Flights already en route are generally allowed to continue. Ground Stops are usually shorter in duration than Ground Delay Programs and are issued when conditions change rapidly.
How often is CAE FAA delay data updated?
FAA delay status for CAE on FlightStatus.flights refreshes every 5 minutes from official FAA NAS data. The Delay History section above shows all status changes detected in the past 24 hours.
Are FAA airport delays the same as individual flight delays at CAE?
No. FAA airport delays are system-wide advisories issued by the FAA affecting all flights at CAE. Individual flight delays may also be caused by airline-specific issues such as late-arriving aircraft, crew availability, or mechanical problems. Both can occur simultaneously.