Georgetown County Airport (KGGE), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Georgetown County Airport, KGGE, is a public-use, non-towered field in Georgetown, South Carolina, handling business aviation traffic along the coastal corridor between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. The airport is attended daily from 0700 to 2100 local time and supplies both 100LL and Jet A fuel, supporting a mix of piston and turbine operators using its two paved runways.
Runways
Georgetown County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 6,005 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Georgetown County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Georgetown County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Myrtle Beach International (KMYR), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Georgetown County Airport recorded 3,811 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KGGE concentrates in the late spring and summer months, with May through September posting the highest monthly operations counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 387 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Georgetown County Airport averages 20.4 days above 90°F in July and 11.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.1°F, and January the coldest, at 58.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Georgetown County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: weight restrictions, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Runway 11/29 is closed to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds and over.
Runway 05/23 medium intensity runway lights are pilot activated. The PAPI on runway 05 and runway 23 is pilot activated. The REIL and ODALS on runway 05 are pilot activated between 0300 and 1000 UTC via CTAF.
The runway surface is very rough, with grass growing through the cracks.
PCR VALUE: 220/F/A/X/T
A ground communication outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Myrtle Beach Customs and Border Protection.
For customs, if unable via the ground communication outlet, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Georgetown County Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Myrtle Beach International (KMYR), 29.57 NM northeast.
Part of the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KGGE Georgetown County Airport?
Georgetown County Airport, KGGE, operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the two at 6,005 feet by 100 feet wide. Runway 11/29 measures 4,539 feet by 150 feet wide but is closed to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds and over. Neither runway is served by an air traffic control tower, and the field operates as a non-towered airport under CTAF procedures. Pilots should plan runway selection accordingly based on aircraft weight and length requirements.
Is there a weight restriction on any runway at Georgetown County Airport?
Yes, runway 11/29 at Georgetown County Airport is closed to aircraft weighing 12,500 pounds and over. This leaves runway 05/23, at 6,005 feet long, as the option for heavier aircraft operating into KGGE. Operators flying business turbine aircraft above this weight threshold need to plan their approach and departure using runway 05/23 exclusively. Dispatchers should confirm aircraft weight against this limit before filing GGE as a destination for larger airframes.
What is the surface condition of the runways at KGGE?
Runway surface condition at KGGE, Georgetown County Airport, has been reported as very rough, with grass growing through pavement cracks. This condition report applies to the runway surface generally and reflects wear noted in the airport's remarks data. The pavement classification value on file is PCR 220/F / A/X / T. Operators should factor surface roughness into performance planning, particularly for aircraft sensitive to pavement irregularities during landing and takeoff rolls.
How does customs clearance work for arrivals at Georgetown County Airport?
Georgetown County Airport, KGGE, does not have customs available onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Myrtle Beach International, KMYR, approximately 29.57 nautical miles away. A ground communication outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Myrtle Beach Customs and Border Protection for reaching customs by radio. If that outlet is unavailable, pilots are instructed to contact Jacksonville ARTCC instead. Flight crews planning international arrivals should route through KMYR or coordinate clearance in advance of landing at GGE.
When are the runway lights active at KGGE?
At Georgetown County Airport, KGGE, runway lighting is pilot activated. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 05/23, along with the PAPI on both runway 05 and runway 23, can be triggered by the pilot. The REIL and ODALS approach lighting systems on runway 05 operate on activation between 0300 and 1000 UTC via CTAF. Pilots arriving during hours outside standard daylight attendance should plan to activate these systems using the common traffic advisory frequency.