Hilton Head Airport (KHXD), South Carolina
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Overview
Hilton Head Airport (KHXD) is a towered, public-use general aviation field serving Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, with business aviation traffic making up the bulk of its annual operations. The airport sits within a cluster of regional fields along the South Carolina and Georgia coast, including Beaufort Executive, Beaufort MCAS, and Savannah / Hilton Head International, the latter also serving as a nearby customs option relative to KSVN. A single asphalt runway, 03/21, handles all fixed-wing traffic, supported by EMAS overrun protection at both ends.
Runways
Hilton Head Airport has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hilton Head Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hilton Head Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Hunter Aaf (KSVN), 26 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hilton Head Airport recorded 13,366 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April. Business aviation traffic at Hilton Head Airport concentrates in the spring months, with April showing the highest monthly total in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 1,582 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hilton Head Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: runway notes, emergency arresting systems, noise procedures, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
REILs for runway 03 and 21, PAPI for runway 03 and 21, and MIRL for runway 03/21 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the runway centerline.
An obstruction clearance slope of 33:1 applies to the displaced threshold, with trees located at 1,600 feet.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) bed, 207 feet long by 105 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 03.
An Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) bed, 211 feet long by 105 feet wide, is located at the departure end of runway 21.
Noise abatement procedures are in effect; contact airport operations for details.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 420/F/B/X/T
Parasail operations occur within a 3 NM radius of a point located 009 degrees and 15 NM from Savannah, from the surface up to 1,500 feet, during daylight hours.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hilton Head Airport has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Beaufort Executive (KARW), 11.71 NM north.
Part of the Savannah and Hilton Head area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KHXD?
Hilton Head Airport (KHXD) has one paved runway, 03/21, measuring 5,000 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. That length is also listed as the airport's max paved runway distance. Both runway ends are equipped with REILs and PAPI lighting, along with MIRL, all activated via CTAF. An EMAS bed sits at each runway end departure point, 207 feet by 105 feet at the RWY 03 end and 211 feet by 105 feet at the RWY 21 end. Dispatchers planning operations here should factor the EMAS presence into runway distance calculations.
Does KHXD have on-site customs clearance?
Hilton Head Airport does not have customs services on site. The nearest customs facility is at KSVN, located 26.20 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop or prior arrangement at that facility before or after using KHXD. There is no CANPASS or onsite customs designation recorded for this field, so international arrivals should coordinate clearance through KSVN directly.
Is Hilton Head Airport a towered field, and what are its hours of attendance?
Yes, KHXD is a towered airport. The field is attended daily from 0600 to 2200 local time, covering all days of the week. Fuel services include both 100LL and Jet A. Outside the attended window, pilots should expect reduced or no field services, so operators should plan fuel and ground support needs within that daily schedule.
What wildlife hazards are noted for Hilton Head Airport?
Hilton Head Airport (KHXD) carries general remarks warning of both birds and deer on and in the vicinity of the airport. These are standing cautions rather than seasonal or one-time notices, meaning flight crews should maintain vigilance during approach, departure, and ground operations at any time of year. Coordination with airport operations for local mitigation efforts is advisable ahead of low-altitude maneuvering near the field.
What is the pavement strength rating for the runway at KHXD?
The runway at Hilton Head Airport (KHXD) carries a PCR value of 420/F / B/X / T according to the airport's pavement classification data. This figure is used by operators to assess whether a given aircraft's weight and gear configuration is compatible with the pavement structure. Flight departments should reference this code directly against their aircraft's classification number when evaluating suitability for the 5,000-foot runway 03/21.