Myrtle Beach International Airport
Address:
Myrtle Beach AFB Airport
1100 Jetport Road, Myrtle Beach,
SC 29577, United States of America
Tel: +1 (1) 843 4481589
Fax: +1 (1) 843 6299096
Website: flymyrtlebeach.com
Airport Codes
IATA code: MYR
ICAO code: KMYR
MYR Arrivals today
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About Myrtle Beach international airport arrivals
Myrtle Beach is a well-known international airport located three miles southwest of the central business district in Myrtle Beach, in Horry Country South Carolina, USA. A total of 125,925 Myrtle Beach airport arrivals and 2.6 million in annual passenger traffic were in 2019. Unfortunately, the pandemic saw a significant decline in 2020 and there were far fewer Myrtle Beach arrivals. There have been quite some increase last year to 3,210,247 passengers. Most of those went to the following destinations:
Most important destinations
- Charlotte Douglas, North Carolina
- Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson, Georgia
- Newark, New Jersey
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Detroit Metro, Michigan
- Boston Logan, Massachusetts
- New York–LaGuardia, New York
- Chicago O’Hare, Illinois
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Washington Baltimore, Maryland
- Nashville
- Houston George Bush
- Windsor Locks Bradley
History of Myrtle Beach Airport
Myrtle Beach international airport constructed in 1975 and opened for the public in 1976 with the first Myrtle Beach flight arrivals. In 1993, both Myrtle Beach airport and Myrtle Beach air force base jointly use the main runway. The joint use of Myrtle Beach air force base was first agreed upon in 1955. The American eagle is a major carrier in MYR since the early 1990s.
On April 1 1996 myrtle beach airport became the Myrtle Beach international airport. This airport doesn’t have any airline hub, but the airline Spirit Airlines is focused most to the city with most MYR arrivals.
Myrtle Beach Airport Facilities
If you make a plan to arrive in MYR then you should check the facilities provided by the airport. This Myrtle Beach airport covers a area of 3795 acres. The runways are made up of asphalt and concrete for MYR airport arrivals. The facilities of this airport were upgraded in 2008.
The facilities include free WiFi access throughout terminals. You get duty-free shopping, with a lot of shopping options available in every terminal. A variety of food options are available, many residents and food shops provide a variety of options of dining services.
There are quiet rooms and designated outside smoking area makes this airport for any type of passengers. Currently, there is no lodging facility available in this airport which might be handy for late Myrtle Beach Airport arrivals.
Terminals at Myrtle Beach Airport
Unlike many larger airports, this airport has a small two-level terminal to process the Myrtle Beach flight arrivals. Dr. WL. Harrelson terminal building is named for the Myrtle Beach first mayor. The small terminal makes this easy to navigate.
There are simple parking options and straightforward ticketing. The security checks are quick and efficient security check systems are next to the ticketing centers. Rental car options and ground transportation makes this airport travel optimized to provide a great customer experience after your Myrtle Beach arrivals.
Terminal map Lower level
Parking
If you make a plan for Myrtle Beach international airport arrivals to visit the city then the affordable parking plan of MYR you must check out:
- The Economy Lot would cost you around 10 USD in a day. If you choose short term lot it cost you around 15 USD for a day. The main thing is you get 15 minutes free for drop-off and pick-up.
- The long term parking plan would cost you around 12 USD a day. The curbside valet costs you around 25 USD for a day and 5 USD for one hour.
- Short term lot: park you car for free for the first 15 minutes. After that it will be $3 and every hour after another $4. Ideal for a drop off or pick up. The maximum is $21 a day.
Parking map
- Blue: long term parking
- Purple: short term parking
- Green and Orange: economy parking
Airlines
Most frequently seen airline is Spirit. Other airlines with mainly domestic Myrtle Beach arrivals are the following:
- Delta Air Lines
- American Airlines AA
- WestJet
- Frontier Airlines
These airlines use hubs like Atlanta to have Myrtle Beach flight arrivals from Aeromexico and Air France/KLM coming from Mexico cities and Europe.
Ground transportation and directions
Directions to beach: Merge onto Harrelson Blvd. Follow the left lane to turn left onto US-17 BUS N. Turn right onto 21st Ave S. After 2 miles and 5 minutes you will arrive at the beach.
Directions to Oak island: Bear right and stay on Jetport Rd. Follow any lane of your choice to turn left onto Harrelson Blvd. Turn right and merge onto US-17 N/US Highway 17 Bypass S/Hwy 17 N toward N. Myrtle Beach. Continue on US-17 N/Hwy 17 N. Take SC-31 N to SC-9 N. Take the SC-9 N exit from SC-31 N for 20.7 miles. Follow State Hwy 57 N and Hickman Rd NW to Hwy 17 N/Ocean Hwy W in Brunswick County. Turn left onto Hwy 17 N/Ocean Hwy W. Continue on NC-211 S. Drive to E Oak Island Dr in Oak Island.
Directions to Pawleys island: Follow Jetport Rd and Harrelson Blvd to US-17 BUS S. Follow US-17 BUS S and Ocean Hwy to N Causeway Rd/County Rd S-22-46 in Georgetown County. Continue onto N Causeway Rd/County Rd S-22-46. Drive to County Rd S-22-455/Myrtle Ave in Pawleys Island.
- Car rental: there is a Rental Car Center near the terminal. There are 8 agencies where you can rent a car.
- Taxi/rideshare: they are ready by 6 when you walk out of the baggage claim. If you want to use a Rideshare Service, there is no special place for that. They will have to park in the hourly parking lot or use Cell Phone Lot and pick up at the curbside if you have telephone contact.
- Bus: Coast RTA’s Route 15S runs from the airport onto the Kings Highway towards city center/downtown.
Hotels
To Dunes Village Resort: Follow Jetport Rd and Harrelson Blvd to US-17 BUS N. Follow US-17 BUS N to 50th Ave N. Drive to N Ocean Blvd. Destination reached
To Westgate Oceanfront Resort: Follow Jetport Rd to Harrelson Blvd. Take the US-17 BUS N to 6th Ave S. Continue on 6th Ave S to your destination.
Other popular nearby hotels/resorts:
- Crown Reef Beach Resort and Water Park
- Holiday Sands South Vacations
- Compass Cove® Myrtle Beach Resort
Places to visit in Myrtle beach
After MYR airport arrivals you then must go to these places near the airport for a visit:
- You can see beautiful beaches and playgrounds are the best places for exploring. The Hollywood Wax museum provides an excellent experience for movies.
- If you love golf then you must visit ‘captain hook’s adventure golf’ and water parks and amusement parks for a thrilling roller coaster ride.