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Medium airport

St Simons Island Airport

IATA SSIICAO KSSILocal SSI🇺🇸 St Simons Island
Coordinates
31.1518°N, 81.3913°W
Elevation
19 ft (6 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-GA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
7.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:05
Sunrise
06:33
Sunset
20:32
Civil dusk
20:59

About 13h 59m 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 St Simons Island Airport

St Simons Island Airport

St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field is six miles east of Brunswick, in Glynn County, Georgia on Saint Simons Island.

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

Live weather

KSSI

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 22▸ displaced5,584 ft / 1,702 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
16 / 343,313 ft / 1,010 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS118.525 MHz
CNTRJACKSONVILLE CNTR126.750 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM123.050 MHz

Navaids(1)

Instrument procedures & charts

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

Instrument approaches (3)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ST SIMONS CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 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 St Simons Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for St Simons Island Airport?

The ICAO code for St Simons Island Airport is KSSI, and its IATA code is SSI.

Where is St Simons Island Airport located?

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

How many runways does St Simons Island Airport have?

St Simons Island Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,584 ft / 1,702 m.

What time zone is St Simons Island Airport in?

St Simons Island Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at St Simons Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at St Simons Island Airport is approximately 7.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near St Simons Island Airport?

The nearest airport to St Simons Island Airport is Jekyll Island Airport (K09J), about 5 nm to the ssw, followed by Brunswick Golden Isles Airport and High Point Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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