Anderson Regional Airport (KAND)
Medium airport · Anderson, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Anderson Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAND |
| IATA | AND |
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°29'41" W 82°42'34" 34.49460, -82.70940 |
| Location | Anderson, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,002 ft (1829 m) | 149 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 4,996 ft (1523 m) | 149 ft | ASP | No |
Anderson Regional Airport at a glance
Anderson Regional Airport is a medium airport in Anderson, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as AND. The field elevation of 782 ft (238 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAND are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 6,002 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAND shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Anderson Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville Downtown Airport | KGMU | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport | KGSP | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Athens Ben Epps Airport | KAHN | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Asheville Regional Airport | KAVL | 106 km (57 NM) |
| Daniel Field | KDNL | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Anderson Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 782 ft field elevation of Anderson Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Anderson Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Anderson Regional Airport is KAND, and its IATA code is AND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Anderson Regional Airport above sea level?
Anderson Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 782 feet (238 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Anderson Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.4946, -82.7094 — in Anderson, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Greenville Downtown Airport, about 51 km away.
Does KAND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAND appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Anderson Regional Airport?
Anderson Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,002 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.