Choose your Congaree National Park airport from this list of the closest major airports to South Carolina’s only national park, which is visited by around 150,000 people a year. Combine your vacation to Charleston, Hilton Head, Savannah or the surrounding area with a visit to the largest old growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States.
Fortunately for travelers to Congaree, there are a number of regional and international airports located within 150 miles of the park. The closest major airports to Congaree National Park are:
Columbia Airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport, five miles southwest of the city, is the closest airport to Congaree National Park. It is located about 30 minutes and 25 miles from the entrance. The airport is served by American, Delta, United and ViaAir, which provide nonstop flights to over a dozen other cities in the United States.
Charleston Airport
Charleston International Airport is South Carolina’s largest and busiest airport, about 12 miles northwest of the downtown area. It is located about 1.7 hours and just under 100 miles from the park. The airport serves about 4.5 million passengers a year. It is served by American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and other major airlines.
Augusta Airport
Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) in Georgia is located six miles south of the city and was previously known as Bush Field. This airport is located ninety minutes and 100 miles from the park. Almost 700,000 people travelled through the airport in 2019.
Charlotte Airport
The Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) located in North Carolina and serves 50 million passengers a year. The largest Charlotte Airport is located about 1.6 hours and 110 miles from the park.
Greenville Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport is located just under 2 hours and 125 miles from the park. The airport serves about 4 million passengers a year.
Savannah Airport
Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport is over 2 hours and nearly 150 miles from the park. The airport serves about 3 million people a year.