MYR | Myrtle Beach International Airport

Note: Airlines often slow their services to Myrtle Beach in the winter, typically resuming service as the tourist season gears up. See up to date announcements below: Be sure to check current schedules from the web site above.

Wednesday, Feb. 01, 2012
Myrtle Beach lands non-stop flight to Dallas-Forth Worth

Myrtle Beach will again have non-stop flights to Dallas-Fort Worth starting in May, this time on Spirit Airlines.

Spirit will fly three non-stop flights a week between Myrtle Beach International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth starting May 3, the carrier announced Wednesday.

The flights will run on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, leaving Myrtle Beach at 8:10 p.m. and arriving in Dallas-Fort Worth at 10:15 p.m., and leaving Dallas-Fort Worth at 3:50 p.m. and arriving in Myrtle Beach at 7:30 p.m..

“We know that Dallas presents a great opportunity for leisure travelers, as well as opens doors for our residents and business travelers alike,” Michael La Pier, Horry County’s director of airports, said in a news release.

Spirit is the largest airline at Myrtle Beach International Airport, carrying half the overall passengers
annually.

Saturday, December 3, 2011
Boeing selects MYR for test flights

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - On Tuesday, December 6, Boeing will conduct functional test flights of the company's 787 Dreamliner at Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). Airport spokesperson Lauren Morris made that announcement Friday morning. She said the exact time of the flights is to be determined, and will be released once it is confirmed.

Morris said Boeing chose MYR and a few other airports because the company needs long runways for the testing. The runway is 9,500 feet long, and because of the old Air Force Base it is built to Department of Defense specifications Morris said.

MYR is also relatively close to one factory that builds the airplanes in North Charleston, and the Dreamliner will also make use of the airport's advanced navigation system that for example, can be used to help pilots land and take off in low visibility conditions.

If Boeing is taking notice of Myrtle Beach's airport assets, it could be a positive sign for the technology and aerospace park under construction beside the runway. While Boeing's testing is not creating any jobs in Myrtle Beach, Horry County leaders hope to attract other companies in aviation.

"The fact that Boeing notices us, I think that creates a synergy within the community and the aviation industry," Morris said. "We're on the radar so to speak, and it feels good for us to know we're on the right path."
Edelen and Morris said the Dreamliner is a much larger airplane than what is usually seen in Myrtle Beach. So if the plane spends much time in the air around the airport, it could get some attention from onlookers.

>Morris also said the Dreamliner will likely not ever be used for regular flights in Myrtle Beach because the plane has a passenger capacity that is much larger that what MYR needs. So the testing will be a rare opportunity to see the plane around Myrtle Beach. Morris said MYR expects more test flights during the duration of Boeing's aircraft testing program.

More information available from: WMBF News

Monday, November 28, 2011
Porter Airlines Heats Up With Winter Service to Myrtle Beach Area

TORONTO – Porter Airlines has announced its winter schedule to Myrtle Beach, SC, with up to four weekly roundtrip flights, making it easy to avoid the dropping Canadian temperatures by enjoying some fun in the sun.

Four weekly frequencies operate during peak season from March 1 through April 30, and service begins Feb. 16 with two weekly flights and concludes on May 21.

"As we are focused on further developing our Canadian air service market, the expansion of Porter's winter service is great news.  We are happy to welcome the additional travelers this winter," said Michael La Pier, A.A.E., Director of Airports, Myrtle Beach International Airport. 

"Porter Airlines' return to the Myrtle Beach area reinforces potential growth of air service to Canadian visitors," said Brad Dean, president and CEO of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB.  "This convenient and frequent service will not only support travel from Toronto but will provide hassle free connecting service to many other Canadian markets."

This is Porter's third year of service to Myrtle Beach.

Source: Porter Airlines, Inc.

Friday, November 18, 2011
Passengers Myrtle Beach International Airport Travel Advisory

The on-going construction of the expanded terminal and higher-than-expected passenger activity is putting a strain on parking at Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Lauren Morris, marking director for the Horry County Department of Airports, said overflow areas have been created to accommodate travelers during the holiday season.

Morris advises travelers to arrive early in order to have ample time to find a parking spot. Officials also ask that passengers consider car-pooling or getting someone to drop them off if at all possible.

As another option, Coast RTA offers a service year-round called Coast Transit Plus, which is available to anyone in Horry and Georgetown counties. For $6 one-way and $12 round-trip, Coast RTA will pick you up and take you to your destination.

Reservations must be made 48 hours before the pick-up time.
For additional information, contact Coast RTA at (843) 488-0865, or go to CoastRTA.com.
Source: The Sun News

Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Passengers Myrtle Beach International Airport now use latest version of the full-body scanner.

The Transportation Safety Administration installed two millimeter wave Advanced Imaging Technology machines. Previous versions of the scanning technology used at other airports, called for TSA agents to view an image of a passenger in a separate room, which led to privacy concerns. The new machines have automated target recognition software that does away with passenger-specific images, and is designed to improve privacy.

Friday, September 23, 2011
Myrtle Beach International Airport receives grant for baggage screening system

The Myrtle Beach International Airport has received a $6.2 million grant from the Transportation Security Authority for a baggage screening system to be used in its terminal expansion project, said Lauren Morris, marketing director for the Horry County Department of Airports.

"We are extremely pleased and honored to receive this award and to have our airport project be recognized so significantly at a federal level,” said Horry County Administrator John Weaver.
The baggage handling system is used for screening checked bags for TSA and will be implemented in the airport’s new terminal facility, which is expected to be open in January 2013.

Source:
The Sun News 9/23/11

Thursday, September 22, 2011
Direct Air will cancel its flights to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Lakeland on Oct. 1, but bring them back in the spring with an additional city added

LAKELAND | Direct Air will cancel its flights to Myrtle Beach, S.C., from Lakeland on Oct. 1, Lakeland Linder Regional Airport Director Gene Conrad said Wednesday.

But the airline, which is based out of Myrtle Beach, will resume flights in the spring and plans to add at least one additional destination from Lakeland.

Conrad said Hagerstown and Myrtle Beach flights were grouped together. Once the Hagerstown flight turned seasonal then it made sense for the Myrtle Beach destination to do the same. The airline canceled its flights to Hagerstown in August, but plans to also resume those in the spring.
"It's a seasonal market, and it doesn't make sense to fly to Myrtle Beach in the winter," Conrad said. "It will come back next year when we add an additional city."

Source:
www.TheLedger.com

Grand Strand Regional Airports:

Grand Strand Airport (CRE)
The Grand Strand Airport is located in the City of North Myrtle Beach between Highway 17 and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Grand Strand Airport serves private and corporate aircraft with parking, refueling, and maintenance. The Grand Strand Airport fixed base operator, Ramp 66, can be reached at 1-843-272-5337.

Conway-Horry County Airport (HWY)
Conway-Horry County Airport is located on Hwy 378, five miles west of Conway, South Carolina. The Conway-Horry County Airport serves general aviation aircraft with parking, refueling, and maintenance.

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Grand Strand Regional Airports:

Grand Strand Airport (CRE)
The Grand Strand Airport is located in the City of North Myrtle Beach between Highway 17 and the Intracoastal Waterway. The Grand Strand Airport serves private and corporate aircraft with parking, refueling, and maintenance. The Grand Strand Airport fixed base operator, Ramp 66, can be reached at 1-843-272-5337.

Conway-Horry County Airport (HWY)
Conway-Horry County Airport is located on Hwy 378, five miles west of Conway, South Carolina. The Conway-Horry County Airport serves general aviation aircraft with parking, refueling, and maintenance.

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