Major Airports in South Carolina

Major Airports in South Carolina

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South Carolina has major airports throughout the state. Consider your specific travel plans when selecting a departure or arrival location in South Carolina. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, the Myrtle Beach International Airport and the Charleston International Airport, provide service to many domestic and international destinations.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

GSP runways accommodate any size airplanes.
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Located in the Northwestern region of South Carolina, the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) offers service from American Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United Express and US Airways. Convenient to Interstate-85, GSP has 13 departure gates and second-level, jet bridge boarding. The airport provides 77 daily non-stop flights to 19 major cities from which passengers may transfer to international flights. Plan a meeting at one of three conference rooms onsite at GSP. Have a meal at Windows Restaurant and enjoy the lively views of the air traffic. Visit the concourse for snacks, beverages and convenient places to sit. If you have forgotten something at home, then stop by the gift shop at Hudson News in the airport. This 220,000 square foot (sq ft) facility has wireless Internet service and provides many amenities for travelers.

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
2000 GSP Drive
Greer, SC 29651
864-877-7426
gspairport.com

Myrtle Beach International Airport

Myrtle Beach is a popular tourist destination in South Carolina.
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Popular Myrtle Beach boasts millions of visitors every year. Myrtle Beach International Airport (MBI) services the region by providing air transportation on Allegiant Air, Continental, Delta, Myrtle Beach Direct Air, Northwest, Spirit, US Airways, United Express, Porter, Myrtle Beach Aviation and American Eagle. MBI has over 800,000 passengers each year. You may rent a car onsite, use short or long-term parking, and hire a taxi. The county council has plans to update the main terminal by increasing capacity from seven to twelve gates, while also constructing a separate building for car rental services. These enhancements better accommodate the growing level of tourism to the Myrtle Beach area.

Myrtle Beach International Airport
1100 Jetport Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-448-1589
flymyrtlebeach.com

Charleston International Airport

Relax in one of the many lounges in the Charleston International Airport.
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Opened in 1929, the Charleston International Airport provides airline travel to consumers in the three county, metropolitan Charleston area. Servicing over 116 daily flights, the airport shares the facility with the adjacent US Air Force base. Airline carriers that service Charleston International Airport include, American Airlines Eagle, Continental, Delta, Northwest, United Express and US Airways. The airport includes several onsite car rental agencies for your convenience. This three story, ten gate airport has ample public parking. A bookstore, news stand, restaurant and business center enhance your travel experience while in this growing airport.

Charleston International Airport
5500 International Boulevard #101
Charleston, SC 29418
(843) 767-7009
chs-airport.com

Article Written By Cheryl Waters Likins

Cheryl Waters Likins is a writer, educator, and pianist. Likins obtained her master's degree from Seton Hall University and Bachelor of Science degree from Upsala College. She completed doctoral-level studies in biomedicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She has been a freelance writer since 2007. Likins' work appears online at Tesi.com (Italy), GolfLink, Answerbag, Trails, eHow, and Associated Content.

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