Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (KSAV)
Large airport · Savannah, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Savannah Hilton Head International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSAV |
| IATA | SAV |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°7'36" W 81°11'60" 32.12659, -81.19998 |
| Location | Savannah, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Savannah Hilton Head International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | CONC-G | No |
| 10/28 | 9,351 ft (2850 m) | 150 ft | CONC-G | No |
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport at a glance
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is a large airport in Savannah, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as SAV. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSAV 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 — 10/28 — offers 9,351 ft (2850 m) of conc-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSAV 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 Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter Army Air Field | KSVN | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Hilton Head Airport | KHXD | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field | KNBC | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Brunswick Golden Isles Airport | KBQK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| St Simons Island Airport | KSSI | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Savannah Hilton Head International 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 Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Savannah Hilton Head International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Savannah Hilton Head International Airport is KSAV, and its IATA code is SAV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport above sea level?
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Savannah Hilton Head International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.1266, -81.2000 — in Savannah, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hunter Army Air Field, about 14 km away.
Does KSAV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSAV 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 Savannah Hilton Head International Airport?
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,351 ft (2850 m) with a CONC-G surface.