Columbia Regional Airport’s (COU) manager describes 2025 as a defining year for COU, which saw a record-breaking 242,167 passengers last year. That is a 17 percent increase over 2024.
Airport manager Michael Parks says the community’s support has fueled this growth and says COU is proud to offer more choices and stronger connectivity.
To meet growing demand, COU will begin offering nonstop flights this summer to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Orlando and Charlotte. COU currently offers nonstop flights to Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago O’Hare and to Denver.
Mr. Parks thanks you, saying more mid-Missourians than ever before are choosing to fly local.