Hilton Head Airport is owned by the county and it is a public-use facility. It is situated in the north-eastern region of Hilton Head Island, which is part of Beaufort County in South Carolina. This facility is used for general aviation, commercial airlines and charter airlines. It is the only airport on the island and it can be reached using car rental in Hilton Head Airport.
The airport has one runway and the terminal building was constructed in 1995. There are 4 airline gates, which are used by airlines such as US Airways Express to transport passengers to Charlotte. Piedmont Airlines has flight routes to Washington and the frequency of these flights vary according to seasonal demands. Delta Airlines sell tickets to Atlanta. It is generally only possible to reach the island by flight during spring or summer as the commercial airlines only start flight routes during this time.
Hilton has a population of approximately 33,000 people and it is a beautiful semi-tropical island. It is a renowned holiday destination and it offers breath taking beaches and golf courses. If you are using car rental in Hilton Head Airport you can access the island via the US Route 278 and the Interstate 95 is along the US 278, which is located 40 minutes west of the island. Beaufort and Savannah can be reached by driving along the US 278 and Route 170.
Things to see on the island include the harbor town where you can spot million dollar yachts. Jenkins Island is situated between the bridge linking Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. Shelter Cove is the biggest deepwater marina on the island and during summer time you can listen to live music at this venue. Every week there are firework shows held at this location. Things to do include biking or playing a game of tennis at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. There is almost 9 miles of beach and these are open for use by the public. Parks provide a place for you to go on a picnic with your family.