Flying in Myrtle Beach, SC
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Myrtle Beach — the nearest is Myrtle Beach International Airport (KMYR), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 14m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 46m 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 Myrtle Beach
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Myrtle Beach International Airport
Grand Strand Airport
Conway Horry County Airport
Georgetown County Airport
Robert F Swinnie Airport
Columbus County Municipal Airport
Marion County Airport
Cape Fear Regional Jetport / Howie Franklin Field Airport
Williamsburg Regional Airport
Florence Regional Airport
Dillon County Airport
Lumberton Regional 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) | 04:53–19:07 | 14h 14m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:02–17:58 | 11h 55m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:07–16:53 | 9h 46m |
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 | 22.5°C / 73°F | 13.7°C / 57°F | 21 km/h | 29% |
| Summer | 29.4°C / 85°F | 22.7°C / 73°F | 17 km/h | 67% |
| Autumn | 23.1°C / 74°F | 14.8°C / 59°F | 17 km/h | 25% |
| Winter | 15.4°C / 60°F | 6.8°C / 44°F | 19 km/h | 32% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Myrtle Beach, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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