4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airline bag check areas are easy with plenty of staff to help.”
Heath Stockton5★ on Google
Airports / Georgia / SAV
Large airport · SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport.
Savannah, Georgia · 50 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
4,340 ratings
0
Operators based
50
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Savannah, GeorgiaELEV 50 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
4,340
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
50
Field elevation
feet above sea level
8
Nearest alternate
nm to SVN
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hunter Army Air Field (SVN), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, listed as KSAV / SAV, is a large commercial airport in Savannah, Georgia. Field elevation is 50 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list SAV as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hunter Army Air Field (SVN, 8 nm), Hilton Head Airport (HHH, 26 nm), and Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC, 32 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,351-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Charter travelers heading this way can start with the Savannah, GA destination guide for route and aircraft recommendations. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SAV to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KSAV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Savannah
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhether it’s business or leisure that brings you to Savannah, our first-class FBO will offer you and your passengers a comfortable environment for your commute. The Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport is conveniently located 15 minutes from flourishing downtown Savannah.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2200 (After hours available on call, fee applies)
- Unicom 128.825
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Savannah
Your FBO? Claim it, freeEfforts to restore the historic forts and antebellum homes in Savannah have been successful. Featuring broad streets, small parks and gardens and moss-trimmed trees, Savannah is considered one of the top 10 walking cities in the country. Let Signature-Savannah be your guide to this beautiful Southern city.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600L - 2200L Call out available on request
- Unicom 130.375
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +18 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It’s a clean and quiet terminal with numerous food and drink options.”
Heath Stockton5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airline bag check areas are easy with plenty of staff to help.”
Heath Stockton5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KSAV
IATA
SAV
FAA / Local
SAV
Elevation
50 ft
Coordinates
32.1266° N · 81.2000° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 50 ft, SAV sits lower than 93% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,351 ft
- 10/289,351 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
- 01/197,002 ft × 150 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,351 ft
SAV's 9,351 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 8nmSVNHunter Army Air FieldSavannah
- 26nmHHHHilton Head AirportHilton Head Island
- 32nmKNBCBeaufort MCAS - Merritt FieldBeaufort
- 54nmBQKBrunswick Golden Isles AirportBrunswick
- 59nmSSISt Simons Island AirportSt Simons Island
- 75nmCHSCharleston International AirportCharleston
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKSAV · Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · Savannah, GA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SAV 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) | 332 nm | 1h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 363 nm | 1h 15m |
| Miami (MIA) | 383 nm | 1h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 448 nm | 1h 27m |
| New York (TEB) | 626 nm | 1h 51m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 673 nm | 1h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 740 nm | 2h 7m |
| Boston (BED) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SAV?
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,351 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 SAV?
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,351 ft on a paved surface.
- Which FBOs are at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve SAV: Sheltair Savannah and Signature Flight Support Savannah. 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 SAV?
- The closest alternate is Hunter Army Air Field (SVN), about 8 nm away, followed by Hilton Head Airport (HHH) at 26 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SAV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Palm Beach about 1h 10m (332 nm), Nashville about 1h 15m (363 nm), Miami about 1h 17m (383 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.