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Columbia Metropolitan Airport
If you arrive in the area by plane, you’ll land at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport,
built in 1965 and continuously being upgraded. Eight miles from the heart of the
city, the airport is served by six airlines.Transportation to and from the airport
includes commercial buses, limousines and taxis. If you have any problems, the
airport’s military assistance desk can provide information Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
 

Reporting In
 

All Soldiers, regardless of rank, are to report to the Fort Jackson Welcome Center during non-duty hours only, Monday through Friday after 4 p.m. and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. During duty hours, all permanent party Soldiers should report, in uniform, to the Strom Thurmond Soldier Service Center, Building 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd. The Welcome Center is located at 4394 Strom Thurmond Blvd., just inside Gate 2. A 24-hour operation, the Welcome Center is staffed and ready to serve all Soldiers and anyone needing information or directions on Fort Jackson. The Welcome Center can be reached by dialing (803) 782-9802. If you need a reservation at Fort Jackson lodging, you need to call toll free (800) 276-6884. Soldiers requesting leave extensions should call Officer Management at 751-6606 or Enlisted Management at 751-4411 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After 4:30 p.m., leave extensions must be coordinated through the Staff Duty Officer by calling 751-7611.
 

Inbound Household Goods/  Unaccompanied Baggage
 

Incoming Soldiers should, at their first opportunity, contact the Transportation Office in the Strom Thurmond Building, Room 102, if they have unaccompanied baggage or household goods en route to Fort Jackson. In the event that property has not arrived here, Soldiers should provide a work and/or contact telephone number. This initial contact may save the Soldier considerable time in arranging for delivery. For more information about inbound household goods shipments, call 751-7694/7695. Because of the high volume of calls received, contact information can be faxed to the  “Inbound Section” at 751-4437. Be sure to include the full name of sponsor and the area code with phone numbers. 

Outbound Household Goods/ Unaccompanied Baggage
 

Soldiers departing the installation for permanent change of station, retirement or separation should contact the Personal Property Branch at 751-5137/5138 to arrange an outbound counseling at least 30 days in advance of their anticipated move. During the summer months, May-August, 60 days advance notice is required. DoD or DA civilians PCSing overseas should do the same thing. On the date of counseling, the member should bring four copies of his/her orders for each type of shipment to be made (HHG to destination, HHG to storage, baggage, etc.) and an inventory sheet of items to be moved. Inventory sheets are available in advance in Room 102 of the Strom Thurmond Building, 5450 Strom Thurmond Blvd.
 

Outbound Travel Services
 

Personnel Movements Branch, Directorate of Logistics and Engineering, located in Building 4350 on Magruder Ave., is the place to visit for all your official travel needs.