Columbus Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: CBM, ICAO: KCBM, FAA LID: CBM) is a United States Air Force base located approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Columbus, Mississippi.
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE HISTORY
World War II
The installation’s history began 26 June 1941, when the War Department approved establishment of an Army Air Field for the Columbus, Mississippi area. Behind this approval were months of concerted efforts by the local citizens. On the afternoon of 14 February 1941, 100 of the area’s leading citizens banded together to organize an association to secure defense industries.
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE LOCATION
Columbus Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: CBM, ICAO: KCBM, FAA LID: CBM) is a United States Air Force base located approximately 9 miles (14 km) north of Columbus, Mississippi.
COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE FACTS
ICAO/IATA: CBM/KCBM
Lat: 33.64379882812500
Long: -88.44380187988281
Elevation: 219 ft.
Runway length available: 13C/31C 12000×300 ft. :: 13R/31L 6300×175 ft. :: 13L/31R 8000×150 ft.
