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Private Aviation in the Lowcountry

Eight airfields serve the corridor — from the strip five minutes off Sea Pines to the runway where Gulfstreams are born. The airports, the FBOs, and who to call for the lift.

The Airfields

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Where the Jets Land

The Directory

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The Airports (7)

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport  Savannah-area

SAV · 9,351 ft runway · Jet A, 100LL, US Customs

Major hub for Gulfstream Aerospace traffic; US Customs on field.

Charleston International Airport  North Charleston

CHS · 9,001 ft runway · Jet A, 100LL, hangar, de-ice, US Customs

Joint-use civil-military airport with Charleston Air Force Base; major commercial and cargo hub for the Lowcountry.

Hilton Head Island Airport  Hilton Head

HXD · 5,000 ft runway · Jet A, 100LL, hangar, de-ice, ground handling

Provides direct air access to Hilton Head Island's renowned resorts and golf courses.

Charleston Executive Airport – JZI  Johns Island

JZI · 5,000 ft runway · Jet A, 100LL, hangar

Direct access to Johns Island, minutes from Kiawah and Seabrook Islands resorts.

Lowcountry Regional Airport  Beaufort

RBW · 6,000 ft runway · Jet A, 100LL, hangar

Former WWII training base with a 6,000 ft runway, ideal for corporate and general aviation operations.

Mount Pleasant Regional – Faison Field Airport  Mount Pleasant

LRO · 3,700 ft runway

Serves general aviation for the rapidly growing Mount Pleasant area, minutes from Charleston's historic district and beaches.

Ridgeland Airport  Ridgeland

3J1 · 3,800 ft runway

Conveniently located near I-95, serving general aviation in Jasper County.

FBOs — where the jets park (6)

Atlantic Aviation CHS  North Charleston

CHS · Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Jet A, 100LL, hangar, de-ice, US Customs

Located at Charleston International Airport (CHS), offering direct access to the Lowcountry region.

Atlantic Aviation JZI  Johns Island

Johns Island Executive Airport (JZI)

Minutes from Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.

Signature Aviation CHS – Charleston International Airport  North Charleston

CHS · Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Jet A, 100LL, hangar, de-ice, US Customs

Primary FBO at Charleston International Airport (CHS), offering US Customs on field.

Signature Aviation Hilton Head Island  Hilton Head

HXD · Hilton Head Island Airport (HXD) · Jet A, 100LL, hangar, de-ice, US Customs

US Customs available on field; convenient access to Hilton Head Island resorts.

Signature Aviation SAV – Savannah Int’l Airport  Savannah-area

SAV · Savannah International Airport (SAV)

Primary FBO for traffic to Gulfstream Aerospace headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Beaufort Executive Airport  Beaufort

ARW · 5,373 ft runway · Beaufort Executive Airport (ARW)

Charter & Card Programs (2)

Sheltair Aviation SAV  Savannah-area

SAV · Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Jet A, 100LL, hangar, de-ice, US Customs

Handles significant Gulfstream Aerospace traffic; US Customs on field.

MAVCO Jet Charter  Hilton Head

HHH · Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH)

Direct access to Hilton Head Island's world-class resorts and championship golf courses.

Helicopter (2)

Hilton Head Helicopter  Hilton Head

HXD · Hilton Head Airport (HXD)

Offers scenic tours of Hilton Head Island and nearby coastal areas.

Charleston Helicopters  Charleston

CHS · Charleston International Airport (CHS)

Operates from Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Flight Training (1)

Jet 7 Academy Flight School Charleston  Charleston

JZI · Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) · flight training, aircraft rental, jet charter

Minutes to Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.

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