Hilton Head Airport (KHXD)
Medium airport · Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Hilton Head Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHXD |
| IATA | HHH |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°13'28" W 80°41'51" 32.22440, -80.69750 |
| Location | Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hilton Head Airport at a glance
Hilton Head Airport is a medium airport in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as HHH. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHXD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHXD 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 Hilton Head Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field | KNBC | 28 km (15 NM) |
| Hunter Army Air Field | KSVN | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Savannah Hilton Head International Airport | KSAV | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Charleston International Airport | KCHS | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Brunswick Golden Isles Airport | KBQK | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hilton Head Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of Hilton Head 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 Hilton Head Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hilton Head Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hilton Head Airport is KHXD, and its IATA code is HHH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hilton Head Airport above sea level?
Hilton Head Airport sits at an elevation of 19 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hilton Head Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.2244, -80.6975 — in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field, about 28 km away.
Does KHXD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHXD 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 Hilton Head Airport?
Hilton Head Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.