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Hunter Army Air Field
Savannah, United States
Hunter Army Air Field
U.S. Army airfield serving Savannah and Fort Stewart.
- ›Named after General Frank O'Driscoll Hunter, a decorated U.S. Army Air Forces commander.
- ›Serves as a satellite installation of Fort Stewart, located approximately 40 miles to the southwest.
- ›Home to aviation brigades of the 3rd Infantry Division.
- ›Supports rapid deployment and power projection missions on the U.S. East Coast.
- ›The airfield is restricted to military use and is not accessible to civilian commercial aviation.
Hunter Army Airfield (SVN) is a United States Army installation located in Savannah, Georgia, primarily serving military aviation operations for the 3rd Infantry Division and associated units. Established during World War II, the airfield has played a significant role in U.S. Army aviation history and continues to function as an active military installation. Civilian commercial access is extremely limited, with most passenger traffic in the Savannah area handled by Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV).
- Military Terminal — Restricted military passenger terminal serving authorized military personnel and Space-A travelers on a limited basis.
- Rental car agencies available via nearby Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible in the greater Savannah area
- Personal vehicle access for authorized military personnel on base
- Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus routes serving surrounding Savannah neighborhoods
- Courtyard by Marriott Savannah Midtown
- Candlewood Suites Savannah Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown
- Holiday Inn Express Savannah-South
On-base dining is restricted to authorized military personnel and includes standard DFAC (Dining Facility) options. For civilian visitors, a wide range of restaurants and eateries are available along Abercorn Street and in downtown Savannah, offering everything from Southern comfort food to seafood.
- Civilian access to Hunter Army Airfield requires prior military authorization — confirm eligibility before visiting.
- For commercial flights, use Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), located about 15 minutes northwest.
- Space-A (Space Available) military travel may be possible for eligible travelers — contact the airfield's passenger terminal in advance.
- Downtown Savannah is approximately 10 miles away and easily reachable by rideshare or taxi.
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Hunter Army Airfield, located in Savannah, Georgia, United States, is a military airfield and subordinate installation to Fort Stewart located in Hinesville, Georgia.
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