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Community members and travelers are invited to provide input on upgrades at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Proposed changes include:
Additional parking spaces
Due to increased flights with American Airlines, United Airlines and the addition of Allegiant Airlines, staff are planning to increase paved parking by approximately 350 parking spaces. The additional spaces will be added to the area just north of 11200 Airport Drive. This parking lot will allow additional paved parking spaces that have easy access to the terminal facility. This area is connected to the parking that was identified in the 2025 Airport Master Plan and will include sidewalks and curb and gutter improvements.
The cost of the parking lot construction is estimated at $3,000,000 and will be funded by the Transportation Sales Tax.
Improvements to Airport Drive
The reconstruction and overlay project of Airport Drive is 1.3 miles in length. The asphalt pavement is currently in poor condition, with visible cracks, potholes and uneven surfaces. Additionally, one new crosswalk and exterior wayfinding signage will be installed in this area.
New signage
The project will also include enhancing wayfinding signage and the airport’s monument sign on Route H, improving the passenger experience.
The Airport Drive reconstruction project is estimated to cost $1.7 million, and was included in the City’s FY25 Capital Improvement Plan.
Please join us to give your feedback Friday, March 6 from 9-11 a.m. at Columbia Regional Airport (COU), 11400 S. Airport Drive. Comments can also be left below through March 30.
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.
Community members and travelers are invited to provide input on upgrades at Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Proposed changes include:
Additional parking spaces
Due to increased flights with American Airlines, United Airlines and the addition of Allegiant Airlines, staff are planning to increase paved parking by approximately 350 parking spaces. The additional spaces will be added to the area just north of 11200 Airport Drive. This parking lot will allow additional paved parking spaces that have easy access to the terminal facility. This area is connected to the parking that was identified in the 2025 Airport Master Plan and will include sidewalks and curb and gutter improvements.
The cost of the parking lot construction is estimated at $3,000,000 and will be funded by the Transportation Sales Tax.
Improvements to Airport Drive
The reconstruction and overlay project of Airport Drive is 1.3 miles in length. The asphalt pavement is currently in poor condition, with visible cracks, potholes and uneven surfaces. Additionally, one new crosswalk and exterior wayfinding signage will be installed in this area.
New signage
The project will also include enhancing wayfinding signage and the airport’s monument sign on Route H, improving the passenger experience.
The Airport Drive reconstruction project is estimated to cost $1.7 million, and was included in the City’s FY25 Capital Improvement Plan.
Please join us to give your feedback Friday, March 6 from 9-11 a.m. at Columbia Regional Airport (COU), 11400 S. Airport Drive. Comments can also be left below through March 30.
Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.
