KCBM
Airport
Columbus AFB
Columbus, Mississippi

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:CBM / KCBM
Lat/Lng:33.645175, -88.4459194444
33-38-42.6300N, 088-26-45.3100W
Estimated by Military on 10/15/2019
Elevation:218 feet Surveyed by Military on 10/15/2019
Magnetic Variation:00E,(1995), [-3W (2025)]
Sectional:MEMPHIS
From City:9nm N of Columbus

Operations

Use:Private
Airspace Analysis:NOT ANALYZED
Ownership:Air Force owned
Activation:01/1943
Attended:All year Mon-Fri 1300-0100Z++ All year Sun 1800-2300Z++
Closed Sat and Hols; Adnl Dates / Times Intmt by Notam.
Control Tower:yes 0700-1900 MON-FRI, 1200-1700 SUN, CLSD SAT & HOLS. (local)
Type:ATCT-RAPCON
Hours:12
Days Tower Operational:WDE
Airspace Class:C,Class C Svc 1300-0100Z++ Mon-Fri, 1800-2300Z++ Sun, Clsd Sat And Hols, Adnl Dates/Times Intmt By Notam; Other Times Class G.
Tower Radar:ASR,ASR APCH SVC AVBL FOR EMERGENCY AND OT CONTIGENT UPON MANPOWER AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY. SECONDARY ASR IS MSSR.,Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar (ASR/Mssr) System.
ARTCC:Memphis(ZME)Memphis Center
FSS:Greenwood FSS(GWO)
NOTAMs and Weather:CBMNOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude:Overhead - 1700 ft, Rectangular - 1200 ft, Copter - 700 ft.
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Lights:Sunset-Sunrise
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no

Communications

Weather:ASOS 354.6
ATIS:273.5
115.2T
operates SAME AS ATCT
Tower:
Contact 'Columbus Tower'
(Military is 'Columbus Ops')
379.925,126.65
Ground:
Contact 'Columbus Ground'
(Military is 'Columbus Ops')
275.8,121.9
Clearance:
269.55
Approach:
Contact 'COLUMBUS' Approach (0700-1900 MON-FRI, 1200-1700 SUN, CLSD SAT & HOLS. local)
307.8,133.25,
323.275 ;165-310
263.15,135.6 ;165-310,
132.025 ;090-165
126.075 ;310-090
134.55 ;090-165,350.3 ;090-165,239.25 ;310-090,
Contact 'MEMPHIS ARTCC' Approach (1900-0700 MON-FRI, 1700-1200 SUN, SAT & HOLS. local)
317.5,291.65 ;090-165,121.075
Departure:
Contact 'COLUMBUS' Departure (0700-1900 MON-FRI, 1200-1700 SUN, CLSD SAT & HOLS. local)
350.3,134.55,132.025,
263.15,
Contact 'MEMPHIS ARTCC' Departure (1900-0700 MON-FRI, 1700-1200 SUN, SAT & HOLS. local)
135.6,323.275,291.65 ;090-165
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
PTD:376.0
Other:--CLASS C/S 317.5
--CLASS C/S 291.65 ;090-165
--CLASS C/S 121.075
--SOF 252.1
--OPS 291.65 ;MOA
--PMSV METRO 354.6
--CLASS C 350.3
--CLASS C 134.55 ;090-165
--CLASS C 323.275 ;165-310
--CLASS C 263.15
--CLASS C 135.6 ;165-310
--CLASS C 132.025 ;090-165
--CLASS C 126.075 ;310-090
--CLASS C 350.3 ;090-165
--CLASS C 239.25 ;310-090
Master Provides:Class C
PMSV Available:PART TIME
Tower Remarks:Approach/Departure Service Provided by Memphis ARTCC on Frequencies 127.1 (Columbus RCAG) When Columbus Approach Control Closed.
PMSV Metro: Wx Operating H24 0600Z++ Mon Thru 0100Z+ Sat, 1600-2300Z++ Sun, Closed Sat and Hols; Operating Hours may Vary by Local Flying Scheduled. Contact C662-434-2992/DSN 742-2992. Remote Briefing Service Available Barksdale AFB Fr 26 Ows DSN 331-2651/2/3, C318-529-2651/2/3.
App Control (126.075 239.25 310-090) (132.025 291.65 090-165) (135.6 323.275 1650310) (133.25 307.8 Arrival)

Services

Fuel:A++
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:Low pressure
Bulk Oxygen:Low pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger
Other Services:Cargo handling

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

Owner:USAF
Hq 14Th Ftw ATC,Columbus AFB
Columbus, Ms 39701
Manager:Airfield Manager
Hq 14Th Ftw ATC,Columbus AFB
Columbus, Ms 39701-5000
662-434-2993
Columbus Approach Point of Contact: Kevin Billingsley.

Runways

Runways:13C/31C
13L/31R
13R/31L

Runway 13C/31C

Length:12004 feet
by Military on 10/15/2019
Width:300 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete
Center 200 ft Grooved Conc; 50 ft Outside Portions Asphalt.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):55 /R/B/W/T, 55 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 13C End 31C
True Alignment:135,(132 Magnetic)315,(312 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILSILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:MA-1A
Ma-1A Chag (111 ft Ovrn)
MA-1A
Ma-1A Chag (111 ft Ovrn)
Elevation at End:192.7' MSL212.9' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:195.7' MSL212.9' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:47' AGL47' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Approach Lights:ALSF1ALSF1

Runway 13L/31R

Length:8001 feet
by Military on 10/15/2019
Width:150 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Porland Cement Concrete
First 1000 ft 13L-31R is Conc, Mid 6000 ft Asph.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):28 /R/B/W/T, 28 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 13L End 31R
True Alignment:135,(132 Magnetic)315,(312 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonstandard (Other Than Numbers Only),Good ConditionNonstandard (Other Than Numbers Only),Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:MA-1A
Bak-15 Chag (130 ft Ovrn)
MA-1A
Bak-15 Chag (130 ft Ovrn)
Elevation at End:191.6' MSL216.4' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:193.7' MSL217.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:40' AGL36' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway

Runway 13R/31L

Length:6320 feet
by Military on 10/15/2019
Width:175 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete
Contr 75 ft Grooved Conc; Outside Portions Asphalt.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Classification (PCN):33 /R/B/W/T, 33 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:Med Intensity
End 13R End 31L
True Alignment:135,(132 Magnetic)315,(312 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Nonstandard (Other Than Numbers Only),Good ConditionNonstandard (Other Than Numbers Only),Good Condition
Elevation at End:190.3' MSL204.2' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:195.5' MSL204.2' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:39' AGL37' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Exp 30 Min Landing Delay During Stu Flying Periods.
All Fixed Wing Aircraft Plan to Arrival, Terminate & Departure Iaw IFR Unless Prior Permission for VFR Flight Plan.
Exp Precision Full Stop Landing to Runway 13C-31C.
No Prkg for Aircraft Exceeding 100000 Lbs Gwt Except Airevac.
Misc: Limited Hanger Space Available Apr-Dec. First 1000 ft Runway 13L-31R is Concrete, Mid 6000 ft is Asphalt. Runway 13R-31L is Grooved Concrete.
Caution: Unctl Veh Traffic on Taxiway and Ramps.
Simulated Flame Outs not Authorized.
Noise Abatement: Quiet Hours Dly 0400-1200Z++.
Caution: Do not Mistake Parl Taxiway to Runway 13R/31L for Runway. 13R/31L Addn Mkgs for Base Asgn T-38 Emergency Landing only. Runway 13R Overrun 1000 ft Full Strength Pavement, Runway 31L Overrun 1635 ft Full Strength Pavement. Exer Caution When Braking Wet; Ponding Condition Exists on Asphalt Portions of All Runways.
Arresting Gear: Ma-1A Continuously Raised Posn on Departure End of Center Runway, Down and Disconnected on Approach End. Bak-15 Runway 13L-31R Uncertified/Unsvc. Sun only.
All Aircraft not Departing on An Established Dp, Expect to Fly Runway Heading Until 10 DME or 4000 ft MSL.
JASU: 1(Md-3) 2(a/M32A-86) 3(Am32-95).
Fluid: Low Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Lpox) Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX).
Oil: O-148-156; SOAP-Results Available Mon-Fri.
Caution: Aircraft Within Runway Supervisory Unit (Rsu) Practice Area are not Class C Participants. Rsu Practice Areas are Defined in Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Airport Rmk.
Misc: Augmented Wx Obsn View Limited, Restricted Fr 140-320 Deg by Flightline Fac and Trees.
Restricted: Prior Permission; only 4 Aircraft Per Hour During Stu Training. Overhead Approach not Auth During Stu Training Operating. Runway 13R/31L for Local Use only During Stu Training. All Transient Aircrews Ck in with Base Operations. Exp Radar Vector for Full Stop Landing During Stu Training. Altitude Restricted for Vmc Departure Aircraft.
Misc: Standard USAF Rsrs Applied. ATC Pers Iaw the Cooperative Wx Watch (Ccw) Will Alert Pers on Any Unreported Wx Condition That Could Afct Flight Safety.
Misc: Auto An/Fmq-19 Asos in Use H24 Located Near Glide Slope Runway 13C-31C. Augmented/Backed Up An/Fmq-19 Asos in Use When Req During Operating Hour and for Resource Protection. Operating Hour may Vary with Local Flying Sched.
Misc: Airfield Operations Does not Have Ability to Store COMSEC. Contact Comd Post; DSN 742-7020, C662-434-7020 for COMSEC Storage.
Caution: Both Apn Edges Inside Require 25 ft from Taxiway Centerline. T-1 Ramp E of Control Tower is Located in Runway 31L Clear Zone. Numerous Signs on Airfield are Outside Dist and Siting Criteria. Aircraft Within Runway Supervisory Unit (Rsu) Practice Area are not Class C Participants. Potential Transit/Divert Uas Operations Within Trml Area.
Comd Post - 251.25.
Caution: Bash-Phase II Bird Act for Migratory Season Sep-Apr. Peak Act Occurs Within 1 Hour of Sr and Ss, See Ap/1 Chap 3 for More Info. Obtain Current Bird Watch Conditions on ATIS.
Caution: Ba Less than Exp, Reduced Runway Skid Resistance and Hi Potential for Hydroplaning All Runway When Wet. Runway Cc not Rptd. Use Caution at Int Taxiway G and C, and J and C.
Caution: Runway 13R Runway Hold Sign at Taxiway a not Collocated with Pavement Mrk.
PMSV Metro Wx Operating H24 Except Holiday, Ot by Notam. Contact 662-434-2992/DSN 742-2992.
Service-Transient Alert: Tran Operating 1300-2300Z++ Weekend; No Tran Service Sun Wo Prior Cdn; Closed Sat & Holiday. Ot by Notam.

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