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Georgetown County Airport

Georgetown, United States

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Georgetown County Airport

Georgetown, United States
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Small general aviation gateway serving coastal South Carolina.

Location
Georgetown, United States
Georgetown County Airport (IATA: GGE, ICAO: KGGE) is a public general aviation airport located in Georgetown, South Carolina, United States. It serves the Georgetown County area, providing facilities primarily for private, charter, and corporate aircraft operations. The airport is owned and operated by Georgetown County and sits near the historic coastal city of Georgetown, the third-oldest city in South Carolina. It does not currently host scheduled commercial airline service, functioning instead as a reliever and general aviation facility for the region. With its proximity to the South Carolina coast, Pawleys Island, and the Grand Strand area, the airport serves as a convenient access point for private travelers visiting the region's beaches, golf courses, and natural attractions.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities are limited to a general aviation fixed-base operator (FBO) building.
Getting to & from
Ground access to downtown Georgetown and surrounding areas is primarily by personal vehicle or taxi, as no dedicated public transit service connects the airport to the city.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Georgetown County Airport; it serves general aviation, charter, and corporate traffic only.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's elevation is approximately 35 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›Georgetown County Airport has a single paved runway.
  • ›It is located near the Waccamaw Neck region and close to Pawleys Island.
  • ›The airport serves as an alternative access point for visitors to the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach area.
  • ›Georgetown is the third-oldest city in South Carolina, adding historical significance to the surrounding region.
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Gateway to South Carolina's Lowcountry marshes and historic waterways

Georgetown County Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Georgetown, South Carolina, a historic port city nestled between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. The airport supports private and charter flights, offering convenient access to the region's rice plantation heritage and coastal recreation. It plays a modest but practical role for business travelers and leisure visitors exploring the Lowcountry.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest facility handling private, charter, and small aircraft operations with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars available on-site or by prior arrangement
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) serving the Georgetown area
  • Private shuttle arrangements through local providers
Nearby Hotels
  • Hampton Inn Georgetown
  • Carolinian Inn Georgetown
  • The Indigo Inn
  • Holiday Inn Express Georgetown
Dining

The airport itself has no formal restaurant, so travelers should plan accordingly. Downtown Georgetown, roughly a few miles away, offers seafood-focused dining along the waterfront including local favorites serving Lowcountry cuisine. Grocery stores and casual eateries are easily accessible by car near the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrange a rental car in advance as ground transport options at this small airport are limited.
  • Georgetown's historic waterfront district is a short drive and worth visiting before or after your flight.
  • Check fuel availability and aircraft services ahead of time, as facilities are limited at this general aviation airport.
  • Myrtle Beach and Charleston are both within roughly an hour's drive if connecting to larger airline services.
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Georgetown County Airport
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Georgetown County Airport is a county-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of Georgetown, a city in Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States. It is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a general aviation facility. The airport does not have scheduled commercial airline service.

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