Entrepreneur Minute – Chris White, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
June 25, 2026
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Chris White, President/CEO, Columbia Metropolitan Airport
In this episode, we speak with Chris White, President and CEO of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), about the airport’s continued transformation and its growing impact on the Midlands. Recent projects include a major terminal energy initiative featuring a solar canopy, microgrid, and battery storage system, a multi-million-dollar expansion of the airport’s security checkpoint, and a complete overhaul of food, beverage, and retail offerings with new national brands and upgraded passenger amenities. Chris shares how these investments are positioning CAE for the future while creating a better travel experience for the region.
CAE now provides 30+ daily flights with nonstop service to 10 major airports in 9 cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York City (LGA), Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. (Dulles and Reagan National), and Newark. Proudly welcoming over 1.3 million passengers in 2025, CAE is served by American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, and serves as a regional cargo hub for UPS and served by cargo carrier, FedEx.
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