St Simons Island Airport (KSSI)
Medium airport · St Simons Island, Georgia, United States
Airport data
| Name | St Simons Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSSI |
| IATA | SSI |
| Elevation | 19 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°9'6" W 81°23'29" 31.15180, -81.39130 |
| Location | St Simons Island, Georgia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 5,584 ft (1702 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 3,313 ft (1010 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
St Simons Island Airport at a glance
St Simons Island Airport is a medium airport in St Simons Island, Georgia, United States, known to airline systems as SSI. The field elevation of 19 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSSI 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 — 04/22 — offers 5,584 ft (1702 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSSI 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 St Simons Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Golden Isles Airport | KBQK | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Jacksonville International Airport | KJAX | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field | KNRB | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport | KCRG | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Hunter Army Air Field | KSVN | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for St Simons Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 19 ft field elevation of St Simons Island 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 St Simons Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of St Simons Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of St Simons Island Airport is KSSI, and its IATA code is SSI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is St Simons Island Airport above sea level?
St Simons Island 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 St Simons Island Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.1518, -81.3913 — in St Simons Island, Georgia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KSSI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSSI 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 St Simons Island Airport?
St Simons Island Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 5,584 ft (1702 m) with a ASP surface.