Distance from Myrtle Beach Airport to the Beach

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is located within the city limits of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the Atlantic shoreline.

Details

• Terminal to beach access (e.g., Mr. Joe White Ave / Ocean Blvd): ~0.8–1.2 mi via US-501 S / US-17 Bus S / 21st Ave N.
• Drive time: 3–5 minutes (no traffic).
• Walkable? No—busy roads, no sidewalk the whole way; rideshare/taxi/rental car standard.
• Hotels: Many oceanfront resorts are 2–4 miles from airport (5–10 min drive).

Airport Context

• Formerly Myrtle Beach Air Force Base (closed 1993); converted to civilian.
• Single runway (18/36), 9,500 ft; ~2.5M passengers/year.
• Serves Grand Strand (60 mi of beaches: North Myrtle Beach → Pawleys Island).

You land, you're essentially at the beach.