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South Carolina Airports

South Carolina is not among the most-traveled states in the U.S., but with land ranging from the Atlantic seaboard to the Appalachian Mountains, it has a lot to offer vacationers. Additionally, several commercial airports can be found in various locations throughout the state, offering a decent selection of airlines with flights to most major American cities. Thus, wherever you are in South Carolina, a moderate-size airport can be found within a reasonable driving distance.

Charleston International Airport
- South Carolina's busiest airport, this facility near the coast hosts more than 2 million passengers annually. Five major air carriers service the ten airport terminal gates, offering more than 100 daily flights to destinations including Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth and more. Travelers have access to car rental counters, newsstands, several shops and three restaurant areas. Wireless Internet is also provided at the airport.
  
  Charleston International Airport
  
  5500 International Blvd. #101
  
  Charleston, SC 29418
  
  843-767-1100
  
  chs-airport.com
Myrtle Beach International Airport
- Servicing the high-traffic beach areas along the northeastern coast of South Carolina, this is the state's second-busiest airport, hosting approximately 1.5 million passengers a year. Passengers can choose among four major airlines and three regional carriers, offering flights to and from cities such as Chicago, New York, Boston, Ft. Lauderdale and many others. Among the airport amenities offered to travelers are a gift shop, information centers and a food court. Due to increased traffic in recent years, the airport is currently undergoing a major expansion, including an expansion of the passenger terminal from seven gates to 12.
  
  Myrtle Beach International Airport
  
  1100 Jetport Road
  
  Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
  
  843-448-1589
  
  flymyrtlebeach.com
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
- This facility is located in the northeast corner of the state, servicing roughly 1.3 million passengers in 2009. Six airlines utilize the airport's thirteen gates, with flights to destinations that include Orlando, Houston, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Atlanta and New York. A full-service restaurant, gift shop and snack bars are available for passengers. A major FedEx sorting and shipping facility occupies the north end of the airport.
  
  Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
  
  2000 GSP Dr., Ste 1
  
  Greer, SC 29651
  
  864-877-7426
  
  gspairport.com
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
- Servicing central South Carolina, this airport sees just over 1 million passengers a year, with five major carriers departing and arriving at 10 gates. Non-stop flights are available to Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and other destinations. The facility includes a food court, shops, chapel and game room, and free wireless Internet is available throughout the complex.
  
  Columbia Metropolitan Airport
  
  3000 Aviation Way
  
  West Columbia, SC 29170
  
  803-822-5000
  
  columbiaairport.com