About the Airport
The primary mission of the Jim Hamilton - LB Owens Airport (CUB) is to provide facilities for the safe and efficient use of general aviation aircraft in support of transportation needs and economic development of the Midlands area and the State of South Carolina
Richland County Airport Commission / Staff
The Richland County Airport Commission was established on September 20, 1988, by the County Council to assist the Council in providing public aviation facilities and services and to promote aviation as a means of broadening the economic base of the County. The Commission consists of seven members appointed for four-year terms.
Richland County Airport Commission
The Airport is a division of the Richland County Public Works department. The Airport General Manager is in charge of the Airport management, operation, and maintenance of the Airport.
Airport History
The Airport has served Columbia and the SC Midlands region since it was first opened in April of 1930. Originally known as "Municipal Airport Owens Field" or by the more common shortened version "Owens Field" to emphasize the proximity, convenience, and ease of access to our Capital City, the Airport was the original commercial service airport for Columbia, and has continued to meet the expanding and changing needs of our community.
Partners
Eagle Aviation, Inc. (provides general services to visiting and based aircraft, and their occupants)
Aircraft Maintenance Services, Inc. (provides aircraft maintenance services to visiting and based aircraft)
Propel Aviation (provides aircraft flight training)
Experimental Aircraft Association - Chapter 242 (non-profit group that provides variety of social and educational activities to build awareness in the community)
South Carolina Historic Aviation Foundation (non-profit group formed to preserve and convey the valuable contributions citizens of this state have made to the history of flight)
South Carolina Aviation Association Hall of Fame (an interesting and educational display of the Palmetto State's aviation greats)