Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV), Georgia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV) is a towered, Tier 1 airport in coastal Georgia serving both commercial and business aviation traffic, sitting roughly 3 nautical miles from the Savannah metro area. The field operates two concrete-keeled runways, the longer at 9,351 feet, and maintains onsite CBP inspection services alongside a USDA compliance agreement, though international GA arrivals require prior permission. Business aviation traffic represented close to a third of the airport's 2025 operations tracked by FAA TFMSC, with the field also hosting Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units alongside civil operations.
Runways
Savannah / Hilton Head International has two paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 9,351 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Savannah / Hilton Head International has Jet A, Jet A+, 100LL and A++ available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Savannah / Hilton Head International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Savannah / Hilton Head International recorded 28,052 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KSAV concentrates in the spring and fall shoulder months, with April and October showing the highest monthly volumes and July and August the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 2,844 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Savannah / Hilton Head International averages 24.6 days above 90°F in July and 8.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.3°F, and January the coldest, at 61.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Savannah / Hilton Head International has published operating constraints in seven categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, emergency arresting systems, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Fuel available 1100-0300Z++. Outside these hours, service requires two hours prior notice; contact fuel services for arrangements. A service fee applies.
Prior permission is required for general aviation aircraft access to the air carrier terminal ramp; contact the appropriate authority for arrangements.
Taxiway E2 connector is closed to aircraft landing Runway 28. The distance from touchdown is too short for a safe turn.
BASH Phase II runs from April 1 through October 31. Contact the tower or command post for bird hazard reports. Wildlife is most active within approximately one hour of sunset or sunrise.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact via FSS frequency, contact Savannah Approach. When approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
The airport is closed to international general aviation arrivals except with 24-hour prior permission. Contact US Customs or the servicing fixed base operator for processing and instructions.
Pilots conducting EFVS operations should be aware that an LED approach lighting system is in use on Runway 10.
No 180-degree turns on asphalt for aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight.
Taxiways A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are limited to dual wheel aircraft up to 173,000 pounds and dual tandem wheel aircraft up to 310,000 pounds.
Taxiways B2 and C2 are limited to 12,500 pounds.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate MALSR Runway 10 and REIL Runways 19 and 28, and HIRL Runways 01/19 and 10/28 via CTAF. VASI Runway 19 and PAPI Runways 01, 10, and 28 operate continuously.
Runway 01/19 has a 75-foot-wide concrete keel section running the full length of the runway center. The last 500 feet at both ends are concrete, full width. All taxiway intersections are concrete except Taxiway B at the north end of the runway and Taxiway B2. The remainder of Runway 01/19 is asphalt.
Runway 10/28 has a 75-foot-wide concrete keel section running the full length of the runway center. All taxiway intersections are concrete except Taxiways C2 and C3. The remainder of Runway 10/28 is asphalt.
Taxiway E is closed from Runway 28 to, but not including, Taxiway E2 for aircraft with a wingspan of 175 feet or greater.
BAK-12 BAK-14M(B) arresting gear, located 1,500 feet from the runway end.
BAK-12 BAK-14M(B) arresting gear, located 1,977 feet from the runway end.
Military: arresting gear BAK-12B cable is raised by a BAK-14M device on request to the tower.
Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport. Air carrier aircraft must contact ground control prior to pushback from all gates. Pilots should complete all calculations prior to pushback from the terminal gate. Operate transponders with altitude reporting mode and ADS-B, if equipped, enabled on all airport surfaces.
PCR VALUE: 567/R/B/W/T
PCR VALUE: 576/R/B/W/T
Fuel: A++100 for military use; 100LL under NC designation.
Air National Guard: Combat Readiness Training Center / Air Dominance Center airfield management operates duty hours 1230-2100Z++ Monday through Friday. Contact ADC Base Ops on UHF 253.20, call sign "ADC OPS".
165th Airlift Wing (C-130 unit) airfield management operates duty hours 1230-2100Z++ Monday through Thursday and 1230-1900Z++ Friday. Aircraft inbound to the 165th Airlift Wing should contact command post within 50 nautical miles with ETA and requirements, via UHF 225.75. ADC COMSEC storage is unavailable. 165th Airlift Wing COMSEC storage up to Secret is available via command post during normal duty hours only.
Transient alert: transient aircraft are prohibited when transient alert is unavailable. Fleet service is unavailable.
Aircraft and vehicles on the south end of Taxiway A and the east end of Taxiway E are not visible from the air traffic control tower.
Air National Guard: military E2 taxilane.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Savannah / Hilton Head International has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Hunter Aaf (KSVN), 7.61 NM south.
Part of the Savannah and Hilton Head area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSAV
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KSAV, and are there restrictions on international GA arrivals?
Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV) has onsite CBP inspection services along with a USDA compliance agreement. Despite this, the airport is closed to international general aviation arrivals except with 24-hour prior permission. Crews must contact US Customs or the servicing fixed base operator for processing and instructions before arrival. This PPR requirement applies specifically to GA traffic arriving from international origins. Air carrier operations follow separate procedures through standard gate coordination with ground control.
What fuel grades are available at KSAV and are any restricted to military use?
Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV) lists 100LL, Jet A, A+, and A++ among its fuel types. Airport remarks indicate A++100 is designated for military use only, while 100LL is noted under an NC designation. Fuel availability is tied to the 1100-0300Z++ attendance schedule, with off-hours service requiring prior notice of two hours. A service fee applies to off-hour fuel requests. Dispatchers should confirm grade-specific access before planning fuel stops tied to military-designated products.
What weight and wingspan restrictions apply to taxiway use at KSAV?
Several taxiways at Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV) carry specific load and dimension limits. Taxiways A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are limited to dual wheel aircraft up to 173,000 pounds and dual tandem wheel aircraft up to 310,000 pounds. Taxiways B2 and C2 are restricted to 12,500 pounds. Taxiway E is closed between Runway 28 and Taxiway E2 for aircraft with a wingspan of 175 feet or greater. Aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross are also prohibited from making 180-degree turns on asphalt surfaces.
What runway surface composition exists on KSAV's two runways?
Runway 10/28 at KSAV measures 9,351 feet with a 75-foot concrete keel section running the full length down the center. All taxiway intersections along this runway are concrete except at Taxiways C2 and C3, with the remainder finished in asphalt. Runway 01/19, at 7,002 feet, has a similar 75-foot concrete keel section full length plus concrete at both runway ends for the last 500 feet, full width. Taxiway intersections there are concrete except at Taxiway B at the north end and Taxiway B2, with asphalt elsewhere.
When is wildlife activity elevated at KSAV and what precautions apply?
Savannah / Hilton Head International (KSAV) runs a BASH Phase II wildlife hazard period from April 1 through October 31 each year. Birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport throughout the year, per airfield remarks. Wildlife activity is most pronounced within roughly one hour of sunrise or sunset. Pilots encountering bird hazards should contact the tower or the command post directly. This seasonal phase reflects increased wildlife movement patterns tracked by airfield management rather than a change in airport operating hours.