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Hilton Head Airport

IATA HHHICAO KHXDLocal HXD🇺🇸 Hilton Head Island
Coordinates
32.2244°N, 80.6975°W
Elevation
19 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-SC
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
20:31
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 3m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Hilton Head Airport

Hilton Head Airport

Hilton Head Airport is on Hilton Head Island, in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Also known as Hilton Head Island Airport, it is owned by Beaufort County.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 21▸ displaced5,000 ft / 1,524 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (7)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DSAVANNAH APP/DEP125.300 MHz
ATISATIS121.400 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL121.100 MHz
GNDGND121.100 MHz
RDOANDERSON RDO122.550 MHz
TWRTWR118.975 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.000 MHz

Services & operations

Services
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Hilton Head Island Airport offers year-round flights on American Airlines and seasonal flights on Delta and United.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HILTON HEAD ISLAND CLASS DClass DControlledGND2000 ft MSL
BEAUFORT 1 INT BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger100 ft GND10000 ft MSL
EXCLUDED FROM BEAUFORT 1Special useDanger100 ft GND3000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hilton Head Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hilton Head Airport?

The ICAO code for Hilton Head Airport is KHXD, and its IATA code is HHH.

Where is Hilton Head Airport located?

Hilton Head Airport is medium airport located in Hilton Head Island, United States, at an elevation of 19 ft (6 m).

How many runways does Hilton Head Airport have?

Hilton Head Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,000 ft / 1,524 m.

Which airlines fly to Hilton Head Airport?

Airlines historically serving Hilton Head Airport include American Airlines, US Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Hilton Head Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Hilton Head Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Hilton Head Airport in?

Hilton Head Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hilton Head Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hilton Head Airport is approximately 7.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hilton Head Airport?

The nearest airport to Hilton Head Airport is Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT), about 11.7 nm to the nne, followed by Marsh Point Airport and Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hilton Head Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.