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How to get to Aiken
Air Travel
Air travel is convenient to and from Aiken County. The area boasts a strong municipal facility close to downtown that serves private and chart aircraft, and a full service commercial airport just minutes away in Augusta. International airports can be found nearby in Columbia, SC, Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC.Local Airports
Aiken Municipal Airport129 Aviation Blvd., Aiken, SC
(803)648-7803
Aiken Municipal Airport serves Aiken and Aiken County and is owned by the City of Aiken. The airport has multiple runways and can accommodate a wide variety of aircraft. The longest is a paved runway extending 5,000 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 529 feet above sea level and is approximately five miles from the City of Aiken. Aiken Municipal Airport is located seven miles north of Aiken on US 1. Rental cars and limousine services are available.
Augusta Regional Airport
1501 Aviation Way,
Augusta, GA
(706)798-3236
http://www.augustaregionalairport.com
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field is located seven miles from downtown Augusta. Over 200,000 airline passengers per year take non-stop flights from the Augusta Regional Airport to three major airline hubs, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Charlotte via Delta Connection carriers, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and COMAIR or USAirways Express. In addition, rental cars are available from most major companies. Approximately 30 minutes from Aiken.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
SC Highway 302, Columbia, SC
(803)822-5000
(888)562-5002 toll free
http://www.columbiaairport.com
Conveniently located near three interstate highways in Columbia, I-20, I-26, and I-77, the airport offers air passenger and cargo service by scheduled airlines, jet freight carriers, two fixed base operators and various charter flights. Scheduled airline service is provided by Comair, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Connection, Independence Air, Northwest, United Express and USAirways Express. Located on SC Highway 302 off I-26 at exit 113. Approximately 1 hour from Aiken.
Surrounding Airports
Hartsfield-Jackson AtlantaInternational Airport
6000 North Terminal Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30320
(404)530-6600
http://www.atlanta-airport.com
Serving over 75 million annually, Hartsfield-Jackson bears the proud distinction of being “the world’s busiest passenger airport” with one terminal building divided into two mirror image areas, Terminal North and Terminal South. Each area has its own access and parking lots. Approximately 3 hours from Aiken.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28208
(704)359-4910
http://www.charmeck.org
Located on the border to North and South Carolina, Charlotte Douglas averages 500 daily departures and 23 million passengers annually. Approximately 2 1/2 hours from Aiken.
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport
400 Airways Avenue
Savannah, GA 31408
(912)964-0514
http://www.savannahairport.com
Serving the Greater Savannah Region of the Colonial Coast of Georgia and the Low Country of South Carolina. Approximately 3 hours from Aiken.