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Myrtle Beach International Airport

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Myrtle Beach International Airport (IATA: MYR) is an international airport located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States. This airport is county-owned by Horry County but is for public use.

The airport was first constructed in 1976, where it was known as Myrtle Beach Jetport until 9189. The airport didn't become an international airport until 1996, which was the same year that the new international terminal was opened.

The airport does not have any airlines based at it, but it is a focus city for Spirit Airlines and also (seasonally) Allegiant Air.

MYR is located on the former Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, which is 6km southwest of Myrtle Beach's central business district, Horry Country, South Carolina, United States.

Airport terminal

Facilities

The facilities at this airport were upgraded in 2008 to re-vamp the terminal buildings and the passenger facilities within. The total area of the airport is 3,795 acres.


Facilities include:

  • Free WiFi
  • ATMs
  • Duty-Free Shopping
  • Variety of food options
  • Pet Relief Areas
  • Quiet Room
  • Designated outside smoking area.
  • Lactation Suites

There are currently no airport lounges at this airport.

Airport runway

Runways and Terminals

Myrtle Beach International Airport has a single runway - 18/36. It's 9,503 feet in length and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface.


Dr. W.L. Harrelson Terminal Building

Named after Myrtle Beach's first mayor, this terminal is a small, two-level terminal, and the only terminal belonging to Myrtle Beach Airport. All flights operate from this airport.

Southwest Airlines plane at dusk

Airlines that fly to Myrtle Beach International Airport

Myrtle Beach International Airport is served by the following airlines:

  • Spirit Airlines - Flies directly to Newark, New York, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale and Baltimore.
  • Southwest Airlines - Regularly flies from Myrtle Beach to Baltimore, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Nashville, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
  • Delta - Connects Myrtle Beach to Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, New York and Minneapolis.
  • Allegiant Air - Frequently flies to Albany, Allentown, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Syracuse.
  • American Airlines - Can get you to Myrtle Beach directly from Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Washington and Boston.
  • Frontier Airlines - Operates regular flights from Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia, Islip/Long Island and Cleveland.
  • Avelo Airlines - Direct flights are available from Myrtle Beach to New Haven, Wilmington and Manchester.
  • Breeze Airways - Flies from Myrtle Beach to Tampa, Charleston, Providence, Hartford, Akron-Canton, Westchester County and Wilkes-Barre.
Man with a suitcase waiting for a taxi at an airport

How to get to Myrtle Beach International Airport

By Road

Myrtle Beach is accessible by local roads, but also via the US-17 and by taking the George Bishop Parkway/Harrelson Blvd exit.


By Public Transport

There are bus services to the airport 7 days of the week, provided by CoastRTA. The public pus operates from 7am to 8pm daily, running around the Grand Strand and stopping at the airport.


By Rental Car

The rental car facilities at the airport are open until midnight every day, meaning that you can hire a car easily. There are a choice of national brands available, providing you with a great choice of cars and prices.

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