Beaufort County Airport (KARW)

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KARW ICAO
ARW IATA
Beaufort City
3,434 ft Longest Runway

More about Beaufort County Airport

Beaufort County Airport (KARW/ARW) is the Beaufort, South Carolina private-jet charter field for travelers who want a Lowcountry arrival with Hilton Head access.

Private aviation at KARW keeps the sequence compact: the aircraft, the ground plan, and the car are organized around one arrival rather than a commercial terminal connection. In Beaufort, that matters; the first impression is the marsh-and-water landscape of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, not the concourse of a larger gateway. A short walk from aircraft steps to the waiting car is the point of choosing the field for a day that begins on the coast or continues to Hilton Head.

For route planning, the field is tied to Hilton Head demand in both directions. Examples include Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, Palm Beach, Aspen, Jackson Hole, Nantucket, Napa Valley, London, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Lisbon, Rome, Nice, Zurich, Tokyo, Sydney, and Vancouver. The longest runway is 3,434 ft, a planning fact your charter advisor treats carefully rather than as shorthand for aircraft selection.

When Hilton Head Airport, Savannah International Airport, Lowcountry Regional Airport, and Charleston Executive Airport are also in the conversation, KARW earns consideration for its own Beaufort setting and its access to Hilton Head itineraries. The decision is not about dismissing the alternatives; it is about matching the field to where the trip actually begins, ends, and feels most natural.

Beaufort’s historic waterfront, live oaks, and sea-island setting give this arrival a quieter tone than a standard gateway movement. That is the advantage for a private traveler: the itinerary can open in the Lowcountry itself, with the aircraft plan shaped around Hilton Head and the day ahead.

Advisor Note
“Our charter desk firms the Hilton Head routing and preferred departure window first, then confirms an operator and aircraft plan appropriate for KARW before releasing options; earlier firm dates generally widen aircraft choice.”

Quick Facts

Beaufort County Airport at a glance

ICAO
KARW
IATA
ARW
Location
Beaufort, South Carolina, United States
Longest runway
3,434 ft

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Planning a charter through KARW

Confirm the airport
Quotes for this trip are issued against Beaufort County Airport (KARW). Check that code against your itinerary before the booking is confirmed.
Share the wider itinerary
Tell your advisor where the trip begins and ends around Beaufort, South Carolina, United States, and the schedule is built to fit it.
Runway on record
The longest runway recorded for this airport is 3,434 ft. Your advisor confirms the aircraft with the operator for every trip.

Popular routes through KARW

Classes shown are the range fit for each leg, not a restriction at KARW.

Route This airport Typical aircraft Flight time Distance
Aspen to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 5m – 3h 34m 1,338 nm
Atlanta to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Light Jets · Midsize Jets 44m – 48m 207 nm
Austin to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 2h 8m – 2h 27m 879 nm
Cabo San Lucas to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 44m – 4h 19m 1,646 nm
Cancun to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 1h 52m – 2h 8m 749 nm
Charleston to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Light Jets · Midsize Jets 24m – 25m 45 nm
Chicago to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 1h 44m – 1h 58m 684 nm
Dallas to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 2h – 2h 18m 818 nm
Geneva to Hilton Head Arriving Hilton Head Ultra Long Haul Jets 8h 28m – 9h 52m 3,921 nm
Hilton Head to Aspen Departing Hilton Head Super Midsize Jets · Heavy Jets 3h 5m – 3h 34m 1,338 nm
Hilton Head to Atlanta Departing Hilton Head Light Jets · Midsize Jets 44m – 48m 207 nm
Hilton Head to Austin Departing Hilton Head Midsize Jets · Super Midsize Jets 2h 8m – 2h 27m 879 nm

Common questions about Beaufort County Airport charter

What airport do I use for a private jet charter to Beaufort and Hilton Head?

Beaufort County Airport is identified as KARW by ICAO and ARW by IATA, located in Beaufort, South Carolina, and serving Hilton Head itineraries.

Can I charter between Hilton Head and major U.S. or international cities through KARW?

Yes. Beaufort County Airport supports charter route planning between Hilton Head and destinations including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Miami, Palm Beach, Aspen, London, Paris, Geneva, Zurich, Tokyo, and Sydney.

What should I know about the runway at KARW?

Beaufort County Airport has a longest runway of 3,434 ft; aircraft planning should be reviewed case by case rather than inferred from runway length alone.

Is KARW a U.S. customs port of entry for international arrivals?

No. Beaufort County Airport is not a U.S. customs port of entry, so international itineraries should be planned with the required clearance arrangements before final routing is confirmed.

Why might I use KARW instead of Hilton Head Airport, Savannah International Airport, Lowcountry Regional Airport, or Charleston Executive Airport?

A traveler might choose Beaufort County Airport when the itinerary is centered on Beaufort, South Carolina, or when a Hilton Head trip benefits from arriving through Beaufort’s Lowcountry setting; the other airports can also be considered according to the trip plan.

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