В аэропорту Колумбии открыт новый таможенный пост для обработки грузов и бизнес-авиации

Columbia Metropolitan Airport cuts ribbon on new U.S. Customs facility Columbia Metropolitan Airport marked the completion of its new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The new Federal Inspection Station will allow Customs and Border Protection officers to process international air cargo and business aviation traffic more efficiently. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection is honored to dedicate this new General Aviation Facility at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, reflecting our shared commitment to secure and facilitate lawful trade and travel,” said Veronica Rubio, Acting Area Port Director CBP Charleston. “This state-of-the-art facility strengthens border security and enhances our ability to serve the aviation community efficiently and safely.” The approximately 8,000-square-foot facility was built to current Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection standards and is designed to accommodate the region's growing international business activity. Airport officials said Customs and Border Protection processed about 505 international arrivals at Columbia Metropolitan Airport between 2024 and May 2026. They expect that number to grow as international business activity in central South Carolina continues to expand. “With a focus on future growth for the airport and the region, this updated facility will support our ongoing efforts in more ways than one,” said Chris White, President & CEO of CAE. “A successful CBP operation could be a catalyst for future commercial air service, additional charter service and an increase in cargo operations." The new facility is expected to become fully operational in early August.