Grand Strand Airport (KCRE)
Medium airport · North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Grand Strand Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCRE |
| IATA | CRE |
| Elevation | 32 ft (10 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°48'42" W 78°43'26" 33.81170, -78.72390 |
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,997 ft (1828 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Grand Strand Airport at a glance
Grand Strand Airport is a medium airport in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as CRE. The field elevation of 32 ft (10 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCRE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 5,997 ft (1828 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 KCRE 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 Grand Strand Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | KMYR | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Wilmington International Airport | KILM | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Lumberton Regional Airport | KLBT | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Florence Regional Airport | KFLO | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field | KFAY | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Grand Strand Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 32 ft field elevation of Grand Strand 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 Grand Strand Airport
What is the ICAO code of Grand Strand Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Grand Strand Airport is KCRE, and its IATA code is CRE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Grand Strand Airport above sea level?
Grand Strand Airport sits at an elevation of 32 feet (10 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Grand Strand Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.8117, -78.7239 — in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Myrtle Beach International Airport, about 24 km away.
Does KCRE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCRE 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 Grand Strand Airport?
Grand Strand Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,997 ft (1828 m) with a ASP surface.