Flying in Hilton Head, SC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Hilton Head — the nearest is Hilton Head Airport (KHXD), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 07m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 53m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Hilton Head
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Hilton Head Airport
Beaufort Executive Airport
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Hunter Army Air Field
Lowcountry Regional Airport
MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield
Winn Army Community Hospital Helipad
Charleston Executive Airport
Plantation Airpark
Statesboro Bulloch County Airport
Allendale County Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:57–19:03 | 14h 07m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:03–16:57 | 9h 53m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 23.3°C / 74°F | 15.7°C / 60°F | 23 km/h | 29% |
| Summer | 30.1°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 19 km/h | 64% |
| Autumn | 23.9°C / 75°F | 16.7°C / 62°F | 18 km/h | 29% |
| Winter | 16.8°C / 62°F | 9.2°C / 49°F | 21 km/h | 27% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Hilton Head, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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