Florence Regional Airport (KFLO)
Medium airport · Florence, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Florence Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KFLO |
| IATA | FLO |
| Elevation | 146 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°11'7" W 79°43'26" 34.18540, -79.72390 |
| Location | Florence, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 6,502 ft (1982 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Florence Regional Airport at a glance
Florence Regional Airport is a medium airport in Florence, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as FLO. The field elevation of 146 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KFLO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 6,502 ft (1982 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KFLO 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 Florence Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Air Force Base | KSSC | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Lumberton Regional Airport | KLBT | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | KMYR | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Grand Strand Airport | KCRE | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | KMMT | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Florence Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 146 ft field elevation of Florence 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 Florence Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Florence Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Florence Regional Airport is KFLO, and its IATA code is FLO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Florence Regional Airport above sea level?
Florence Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 146 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Florence Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.1854, -79.7239 — in Florence, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shaw Air Force Base, about 73 km away.
Does KFLO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KFLO 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 Florence Regional Airport?
Florence Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,502 ft (1982 m) with a ASP surface.