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Myrtle Beach is one of the strongest leisure markets on the East Coast, anchored by 60 miles of Atlantic beach and more than 90 golf courses across the Grand Strand. From The Jet Guys' home base in Upstate South Carolina, MYR is roughly an hour by air and a popular weekend destination for golf groups, family vacations, and corporate retreats. The combination of a 9,503-ft runway and on-field U.S. Customs also makes Myrtle Beach a useful return point for clients flying back from the Bahamas and Caribbean.
This page covers what you need to plan a private charter to or from Myrtle Beach: the primary airport and FBO, route data for the city pairs The Jet Guys handle most often, what to expect by season, and answers to the questions clients ask before they book. The Jet Guys is a WYVERN Registered Broker and arranges every charter through vetted Part 135 operators.
Myrtle Beach has one international airport handling the full range of business jets, plus a smaller general aviation reliever at the north end of the Grand Strand. For nearly every charter, MYR is the right answer.
MYR is a former Air Force Base converted to civilian use in 1993, which is why the runway is so long for an airport this size. The 9,503-ft runway accommodates every business jet category up to ultra-long-range, and the on-field U.S. Customs makes MYR one of the more useful international gateways in the Carolinas.
A smaller general aviation airport at the north end of the Grand Strand, useful primarily for clients with property or business near North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove, or the South Brunswick Islands area. Beach Aviation Services operates the FBO here as well.
The Jet Guys don't publish fixed prices because every Myrtle Beach trip is priced differently. Rates depend on departure city, aircraft category, dates, and operator availability. A short hop from Charlotte on a Tuesday is a very different quote from a heavy jet from the Northeast on a peak summer Saturday.
A few factors drive Myrtle Beach pricing more than others.
Myrtle Beach is a heavy beach-rental market, and most rental properties run Saturday-to-Saturday. That creates predictable demand spikes on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings during peak summer, with a corresponding wave of departures the following Saturday. If you can fly Sunday-Thursday in summer, pricing and availability both improve materially.
Spring and fall golf seasons drive heavy weekday demand, especially Tuesday through Thursday, as golf groups arrive for 3-4 night stays. This is different from beach-driven summer demand. For golf trips with 6-8 passengers and full bags, mid-size jets like the Hawker 800XP or Citation XLS are usually the right call.
The Northeast-to-Florida corridor generates more empty leg flights than nearly any other route, and aircraft repositioning between the two often pass through or near the Carolinas. Empty legs into MYR come up regularly during peak season; the Flight Desk tracks them daily for clients with date flexibility.
Because MYR has on-field U.S. Customs, clients flying back from the Bahamas can clear customs directly at MYR rather than routing through Florida. This can simplify routing and reduce total flight time on a Bahamas weekend trip — particularly for clients based in the Carolinas or the upper Southeast. Worth raising with the Flight Desk during planning.
For a quote tailored to your specific trip, contact The Jet Guys Flight Desk.
Myrtle Beach has three distinct peak periods — spring golf, summer beach, and fall golf — separated by softer shoulder seasons. Knowing the calendar helps with both pricing and availability.
The Grand Strand stretches about 60 miles from Little River at the North Carolina border down to Pawleys Island and Georgetown. Many private charter clients land at MYR and continue by car to a specific stretch of the coast.
About 30 minutes south of MYR, Pawleys Island is the quieter, more residential alternative to the Grand Strand's main commercial stretch. The area is anchored by Caledonia Golf & Fish Club, True Blue, Pawleys Plantation, and several other top courses, plus a concentration of beach houses and small inns. A frequent destination for golf groups looking for something more low-key.
About 45 minutes south of MYR, Georgetown is the small coastal town between Myrtle Beach and Charleston. The harbor, the Rice Museum, and the surrounding antebellum plantations (Hopsewee, Hampton, Mansfield) make it a worthwhile day trip or short detour for clients also visiting Charleston.
A 30-minute drive south of MYR on the way to Pawleys, Brookgreen is one of the largest sculpture gardens in the country, on a former rice plantation site. Worth a half-day for clients with a cultural bent during a longer beach stay.
The two main entertainment and shopping districts in Myrtle Beach proper. Broadway at the Beach is closer to MYR (10 minutes); Barefoot Landing is further north toward North Myrtle Beach. Both anchor the family-vacation side of the market.
A 25-minute drive north of MYR — the northern stretch of the Grand Strand, anchored by Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, and Crescent Beach. Quieter and more residential than Myrtle Beach proper. Clients staying here sometimes prefer Grand Strand Airport (CRE) for arrival.
About 90 minutes north of MYR by car, or a 25-minute flight to Wilmington International (ILM). Worth knowing about for multi-stop trips combining Myrtle Beach with the North Carolina coast.
About 2 hours south of MYR by car, or a 30-minute flight to Charleston International (CHS). Charleston pairs well with Myrtle Beach for clients wanting to combine golf and beach with the historic district, dining scene, and cultural attractions.
Myrtle Beach International (MYR) is the right choice for nearly every Grand Strand trip. The 9,503-ft runway accommodates every business jet category, on-field U.S. Customs supports international arrivals, and the airport is 10 minutes from downtown Myrtle Beach and 30 minutes or less from most major beach and golf destinations. Grand Strand Airport (CRE) is a viable light-jet alternative for clients with property near North Myrtle Beach or Cherry Grove.
Pricing depends on departure city, aircraft category, dates, and operator availability. Spring and fall golf seasons firm up weekday pricing; summer beach weekends firm up Friday/Saturday pricing. Short regional hops from Charlotte, Atlanta, or Greenville typically use light jets and are priced against operator daily minimums. Trips from the Northeast, Midwest, or Florida are priced more straightforwardly on flight time. The Jet Guys' Flight Desk provides fixed-price quotes through vetted Part 135 operators — request a quote here.
Yes — the Northeast-to-Florida corridor generates steady empty leg flights, and aircraft repositioning between those markets often pass through or near MYR. Empty legs require date flexibility but can substantially reduce costs. The Jet Guys' Flight Desk tracks empty legs daily.
Yes — and this is one of MYR's most useful features for Carolinas-based clients. Myrtle Beach International has on-field U.S. Customs and Border Protection for general aviation arrivals. Standard hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; arrivals outside those hours require Prior Permission and incur overtime fees. The Jet Guys' Flight Desk regularly arranges Bahamas trips that return through MYR specifically for the convenience of skipping the Florida customs stop.
Roughly 55 minutes from Greenville-Spartanburg International (GSP) or Greenville Downtown (GMU) to MYR. This is a short enough flight that operator daily minimums often apply — a light jet like the Phenom 300 or Citation CJ3 is typically the most cost-efficient option. For larger golf groups (7-8 passengers with full bags), a mid-size jet is the better fit despite the slightly higher cost.
Yes, and these are common multi-stop Lowcountry itineraries. Myrtle Beach pairs naturally with Charleston (a 2-hour drive or 30-minute flight) and Hilton Head (a 4-hour drive or 1-hour flight) for clients wanting to combine golf, beaches, and the Lowcountry's historic markets. The Jet Guys' Flight Desk regularly builds multi-stop routes through one aircraft and crew. Contact us to discuss your routing.
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