Columbus Airport
Columbus, United States
Columbus Airport
West Georgia's primary commercial service airport.
- ›Located approximately 5 miles north of downtown Columbus, Georgia.
- ›Serves the Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) military community, one of the largest Army installations in the U.S.
- ›The airport covers roughly 2,200 acres of land.
- ›Elevation is approximately 397 feet above mean sea level.
- ›Has two runways capable of handling regional jet and turboprop aircraft.
Columbus Airport, officially known as Columbus Airport (CSG), serves the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area and the broader Chattahoochee Valley region. Located just a few miles from downtown Columbus, it functions as a regional gateway with scheduled commercial service linking the area to major hub airports. The airport supports both civilian travel and the nearby Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) military community.
- Main Terminal — A single compact terminal handling all commercial and general aviation operations with basic passenger amenities.
- Rental car agencies on-site (Hertz, Enterprise, Avis)
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available at the curb
- Hotel courtesy shuttles for select nearby properties
- Private car and limousine services available by reservation
- Marriott Columbus
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus
- Courtyard by Marriott Columbus
- Hampton Inn Columbus
- Hyatt Place Columbus
Dining options inside the terminal are limited given the airport's regional size, with a small selection of snack bars and grab-and-go options available before security. A broader range of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine and national chains, can be found within a short drive along Veterans Parkway and in downtown Columbus.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure, as the terminal is small but security lines can occasionally back up during peak travel times.
- Confirm your rental car reservation in advance, as the on-site fleet can be limited at this regional airport.
- Downtown Columbus and the Riverwalk are only about 6 miles away — an easy rideshare trip if you have layover time.
- Fort Moore military ID holders should check for any special access or discount programs at the airport and nearby hotels.
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