Airports / California / COA
Columbia Airport.
Columbia, California · 2,118 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
50 ratings
0
Operators based
2,118
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#26 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 50 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Columbia Airport (COA) is a general aviation field serving Columbia, California. The airport sits 2,118 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into COA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD, 35 nm), Castle Airport (MER, 40 nm), and Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 40 nm). With 4 runways, the longest 4,673-foot paved runway, COA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from COA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Columbia.
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Field capability
ICAO
KO22
IATA
COA
FAA / Local
O22
Elevation
2,118 ft
Coordinates
38.0304° N · 120.4150° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 2,118 ft, COA sits higher than 82% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 4,673 ft
- 17/354,673 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 11/292,607 ft × 50 ftGrass / turfUnlit
- H1/H1100 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
- H2/H278 ft × 78 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,673 ft
COA's 4,673 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmMODModesto City Co-Harry Sham FieldModesto
- 40nmMERCastle AirportMerced
- 40nmSCKStockton Metropolitan AirportStockton
- 45nmMCEMerced Regional Macready FieldMerced
- 52nmMHRSacramento Mather AirportSacramento
- 55nmTVLLake Tahoe AirportSouth Lake Tahoe
Location
Open the full mapKO22 · Columbia Airport · Columbia, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from COA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 248 nm | 59m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 278 nm | 1h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 425 nm | 1h 23m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 491 nm | 1h 33m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 572 nm | 1h 44m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 638 nm | 1h 53m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 639 nm | 1h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use COA?
- Columbia Airport's longest paved runway is 4,673 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at COA?
- Columbia Airport has 4 runways; the longest measures 4,673 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to COA?
- The closest alternate is Modesto City Co-Harry Sham Field (MOD), about 35 nm away, followed by Castle Airport (MER) at 40 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from COA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 59m (248 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 3m (278 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 23m (425 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.