5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The terminal is clean, the staff are friendly, and security has always moved quickly in my experience.”
Andrew Smith5★ on Google
Airports / South Carolina / HHH
Medium airport · HHH
Hilton Head Airport.
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina · 19 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
505 ratings
0
Operators based
19
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaELEV 19 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
505
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
19
Field elevation
feet above sea level
15
Nearest alternate
nm to KNBC
Field standing
15 nm
To the nearest alternate
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Hilton Head Airport (KHXD / HHH) sits in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 19 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list HHH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC, 15 nm), Hunter Army Air Field (SVN, 26 nm), and Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV, 26 nm). The field has a single 5,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Hilton Head, SC destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. You may also see the field referenced as 49J. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from HHH to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KHXD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Hilton Head Island
Your FBO? Claim it, freeSignature Flight Support HXD is the South's Premier vacation destination. Located Mid Island Signature HXD offers convenience and close proximity to world-renowned golf and picturesque beaches.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00, call out available on request
- Unicom 128.875
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +17 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is clean, the staff are friendly, and security has always moved quickly in my experience.”
Andrew Smith5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The terminal is clean, the staff are friendly, and security has always moved quickly in my experience.”
Andrew Smith5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Hilton Head Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KHXD
IATA
HHH
FAA / Local
HXD
Elevation
19 ft
Coordinates
32.2244° N · 80.6975° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs SC fields
state range 10–1,048 ft
At 19 ft, HHH sits lower than 93% of the 43 South Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,000 ft
- 03/215,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,000 ft
HHH's 5,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 15nmKNBCBeaufort MCAS - Merritt FieldBeaufort
- 26nmSVNHunter Army Air FieldSavannah
- 26nmSAVSavannah Hilton Head International AirportSavannah
- 52nmCHSCharleston International AirportCharleston
- 70nmBQKBrunswick Golden Isles AirportBrunswick
- 74nmSSISt Simons Island AirportSt Simons Island
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKHXD · Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island, SC
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HHH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 334 nm | 1h 11m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 378 nm | 1h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 387 nm | 1h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 433 nm | 1h 24m |
| New York (TEB) | 608 nm | 1h 49m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 679 nm | 1h 59m |
| Boston (BED) | 761 nm | 2h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 766 nm | 2h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HHH?
- Hilton Head Airport's longest paved runway is 5,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HHH?
- Hilton Head Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Hilton Head Airport?
- One FBO serves HHH: Signature Flight Support Hilton Head Island. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to HHH?
- The closest alternate is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC), about 15 nm away, followed by Hunter Army Air Field (SVN) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HHH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Palm Beach about 1h 11m (334 nm), Nashville about 1h 17m (378 nm), Miami about 1h 18m (387 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.