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.

Current Myrtle Beach Airport News

September, 2010
Michael LaPier, Chief Operating Officer of the Sacramento Airport System, has formally accepted the offer of Airport Director at Myrtle Beach International Airport and will begin his post in September, 2010. LaPier is an Accredited Airport Executive through the American Association of Airport Executives and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Rockford College in Illinois.

July, 2010
More than 83,000 fliers took off from Myrtle Beach International Airport in June, up 13.3 percent over the same month last year, according to airport statistics released Tuesday.

That's the second year-over-year increase for 2010, following a surge of more than 30 percent in May. That month, 94,551 flew out of Myrtle Beach, an all-time record. a dail

April 28, 2010
Spirit Airlines will begin a daily, non-stop flight from Myrtle Beach to Atlanta on Saturday, Mai y 1, 2010, according to Sspokeswoman Misty Pinson.

The flights will run once daily, taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes to make the journey. Flights to Atlanta will depart Myrtle Beach International Airport at 10:20 a.m. and return flights will depart Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport at 5 p.m.

The seasonal flights will run until Nov. 10 and resume in spring 2011. Fares range from $22 to $62, according to a search of Spirit's website conducted today.

February 24, 2010

Allegiant Air has announced that it will start flying to Youngstown, Ohio, from Myrtle Beach, and from Myrtle Beach to Knoxville, Tenn. - the third new route that the leisure travel airline has revealed in as many days.

Allegiant's Youngstown and Knoxville flights will start April 22. Allegiant also is adding Grand Rapids, Mich., and Fort Wayne, Ind. Demand for the new flights has been strong, with the Fort Wayne flight so popular since it was announced Tuesday that it set a first-day record for ticket sales, said Allegiant spokeswoman Tyri Squyres, though she declined to give specific sales figures. In all, Allegiant will fly to six destinations from Myrtle Beach this year: new service to Youngstown, Knoxville, Grand Rapids and Fort Wayne, and resume the two routes it flew last year to Huntington, W.Va., and Allentown, Pa.

February 02, 2010
Allegiant Air announces nonstop flights to and from Grand Rapids, Michigan
The nonstop flight to a new Allegiant hub at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids begins April 30. It will run on Mondays and Fridays.

Flights will depart Grand Rapids at 11:30 a.m. and arrive at Myrtle Beach International Airport at 1:30 p.m. Flights will leave Myrtle Beach at 7:10 p.m. and arrive in Grand Rapids at 9:10 p.m. Allegiant will use a 150-seat, MD-80 series, jet-aircraft.

January 27, 2010
American Eagle announces nonstop flights to and from Dallas/Ft. Worth
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, will begin nonstop service between Myrtle Beach and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on April 6, 2010. Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Myrtle Beach will leave at 12:15 p.m. daily and flights from Myrtle Beach to Dallas/Forth Worth will leave at 4:25 p.m. Tickets are on sale.

December 10, 2009
Spirit Airlines announces new nonstop flights between Atlanta, GA and Mytle Beach, SC
The service will run from May until Nov. 10, 2010. Spirit's 145-passenger Airbus will leave the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport daily at 10:20 a.m. and arrive at the Myrtle Beach International Airport at 11:40 a.m. Flights bound to Atlanta will leave Myrtle Beach at 5 p.m. daily and arrive in Atlanta at 6:20 p.m. See Spirit web site for details.

Porter Airlines adds Myrtle Beach, SC
November 12, 2009
Porter Airlines announced its plans Thursday for a new non-stop service to Myrtle Beach this winter. The airline said it would offer the twice-weekly service from Toronto Feb. 28 to May 30. “Myrtle Beach is an excellent leisure destination for our passengers. It appeals to everyone from families to sports enthusiasts,” said Robert Deluce, Porter chief executive, announcing the new route.

Myrtle Beach is the 12th destination Porter has added to its network.  The Toronto Island airline also intends to add Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., to its network in early 2010. 

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Wednesday, Augusat 12, 2009 :
US Airways Announces Slot Transaction with Delta Air Lines
The 15 new destinations US Airways will serve from DCA after this transaction include seven markets that currently have service to/from DCA today (Cincinnati, Ohio; Des Moines, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Madison, Wis.; Montreal, Canada; Miami, Fla.; and Ottawa, Canada), as well as eight cities that currently have no daily non-stop service to/from DCA at this time (Birmingham, Ala.; Islip, N.Y.; Ithaca, N.Y.; Little Rock, Ark.; Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Pensacola, Fla.; Savannah, Ga.; and Tallahassee, Fla.)

May 22, 2009:
From: Natalia Klimovich
Website Administrator
Chicago O'Hare International Airport

We are proud to announce the launch of the new Chicago O'Hare International Airport website It provides comprehensive real time flight information on arrivals, departures and delays, terminals and maps, parking, transportation, directions, food and shopping, hotels, etc.

Sunday, Mar. 01, 2009
Spirit Airlines' addition aims to serve golfers

Travelers between Myrtle Beach and Chicago have an easier way to get back and forth starting 3/01/09 with the launch of a daily, nonstop flight on Spirit Airlines.

Grand Strand tourism leaders herald the new flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport as an opportunity to lure more visitors to the beach, especially golfers from the Chicago area.

Spirit officials say Myrtle Beach's affordability makes it a likely candidate to do well as travelers search for bargains.

"Spirit chose to continue to grow Myrtle Beach because we believe it's a great destination and it should do well in a value-conscious time," Spirit spokeswoman Misty Pinson wrote in an e-mail.

Spirit, the airline with the most traffic at Myrtle Beach International Airport, said it is pleased with ticket sales on the Chicago flights so far, but didn't give specific numbers.

For golf promoters, the hard part has begun- spreading the word about the new flight.

Source:
The Sun News

Car Rentals - Myrtle Beach:
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Car rental agencies are conveniently located inside and outside the Myrtle Beach Terminal.|

Baggage Policy
Recently, many airlines have instituted a policy of charging travelers for checked baggage. Those charges are payable directly to the airline at the time of check-in. Here is current list of airlines and what they are charging, as of the latest update. Compliments of Funjet Vacations.

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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Car Rentals - Myrtle Beach:
ACE Alamo Avis Budget Dollar Hertz | Sears Thrifty Usave
Car rental agencies are conveniently located inside and outside the Myrtle Beach Terminal.|

Baggage Policy
Recently, many airlines have instituted a policy of charging travelers for checked baggage. Those charges are payable directly to the airline at the time of check-in. Here is current list of airlines and what they are charging, as of the latest update. Compliments of Funjet Vacations.

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.