{"product_id":"2026-babcock-ornament-columbia-metropolitan-airport","title":"2026 Babcock Ornament - Columbia Metropolitan Airport","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Ornament of Opportunity\" Columbia Metropolitan Airport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbia Metropolitan Airport was known as the Lexington County Airport until 1941, when it became Columbia Army Air Base, where the legendary Doolittle Raiders trained for their historic mission. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1965, it became the Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It has undergone several terminal renovations in the 1970's, 1990's, and 2000's. In 1982, the airport became self-sufficient and no longer relied on local property tax to operate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2020, CAE introduced the refreshed brand that people recognize today. The airport continues to grow and connects our community to the world with 35+ daily nonstop flights to 10 major airports in 9 cities. From military airfield to hometown airport, CAE has been proudly part of our community for generations.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Babcock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67854750286015,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/6514\/5475\/files\/20261014_1431441.jpg?v=1793734422","url":"https:\/\/shopcolumbiasc.com\/products\/2026-babcock-ornament-columbia-metropolitan-airport","provider":"Experience Columbia SC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}