Lowcountry Regional (KRBW), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lowcountry Regional (KRBW) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Walterboro, South Carolina, with two paved runways capable of handling business aviation traffic. The field recorded 3,155 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with business aviation accounting for 2,424 of those movements. Customs clearance is not available on site, with the nearest facility located at Charleston International (KCHS) roughly 30 nautical miles away.
Runways
Lowcountry Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 6,002 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lowcountry Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lowcountry Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Charleston AFB / International (KCHS), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lowcountry Regional recorded 2,424 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April, November and December. Business aviation traffic at KRBW is concentrated in the fall and winter months, with November and December showing the highest operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 293 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lowcountry Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For customs decal matters, contact Charleston Approach.
ODALS and REILS on runway 23, PAPI on runways 05 and 23, and MIRL on runway 05/23 operate continuously from dusk until 2200. From 2200 until dawn, the ODALS on runway 23 and the MIRL on runway 05/23 must be pilot-activated via CTAF.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport, with increased activity at night and during dusk and dawn.
100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lowcountry Regional has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Summerville (KDYB), 20.00 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 KRBW?
Lowcountry Regional (KRBW) operates two paved runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the pair at 6,002 feet by 100 feet, surfaced in asphalt-concrete. Runway 17/35 measures 5,705 feet by 100 feet, also asphalt-concrete. Both runways support business aviation traffic, and the airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF. The 6,002-foot length on 05/23 matches the airport's published max paved runway distance.
Is fuel available at KRBW?
Lowcountry Regional (KRBW) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The 100LL is self-service and available 24 hours a day. The attendance schedule for the field runs all days, all months, from 0800 to 1800 local. Outside those hours, pilots relying on Jet A should plan around the self-service 100LL availability, since attended fuel service follows the posted hours.
Does KRBW have on-site customs clearance?
Lowcountry Regional (KRBW) does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is Charleston International (KCHS), located approximately 30.28 nautical miles away. A general remark also notes that customs decal contacts should reach Charleston Approach for coordination. Pilots requiring customs clearance near Walterboro should plan their arrival through KCHS or contact Charleston Approach in advance for guidance.
What is the lighting setup for night operations at KRBW?
Lowcountry Regional (KRBW) has ODALS and REILS on runway 23, PAPI on both runway 05 and 23, and MIRL on runway 05/23. These systems operate continuously from dusk until 2200. From 2200 until dawn, the ODALS on runway 23 and the MIRL on runway 05/23 must be activated by the pilot via CTAF. This schedule means late-night arrivals at KRBW require pilot-controlled lighting activation.
When does KRBW see its busiest traffic?
Business aviation traffic at Lowcountry Regional (KRBW) is concentrated in the fall and winter months. November and December each recorded 293 and 292 operations respectively, with April also showing a spike at 285 operations, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. The slower months fall in mid-summer, with July recording only 103 operations. Dispatchers planning around KRBW should expect higher ramp and airspace activity during the November-December period.