Why go
- City in Mississippi, United States.
- Served by Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS).
History
Columbus is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County, on the eastern border of Mississippi, United States, located primarily east, but also north and northeast of the Tombigbee River, which is also part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. It is approximately 146 miles (235 km) northeast of Jackson, 92 miles (148 km) north of Meridian, 63 miles (101 km) south of Tupelo, 60 miles (97 km) northwest of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and 120 miles (193 km) west of Birmingham, Alabama.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GTR has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Atlanta).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Columbus, Mississippi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.