KHXD

VFR

HILTON HEAD

HILTON HEAD ISLAND · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
19.3'
Longest RWY
5,000'03/21
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Before you fly into KHXD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,019.3'
MSL · field 19.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KHXD

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KHXD 120315Z AUTO 20008G14KT 10SM CLR 27/24 A3001 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 8G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 24°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,352 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
HXD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JON REMBOLD
Address
120 BEACH CITY ROAD, HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC 29926

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 8 kt
RWY 21
199°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,019 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored19° / 199°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
035,000'5,000'5,000'4,703'PAPI 4-box left(3°)56', tree, 1325' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 20
215,000'5,000'5,000'4,597'PAPI 4-box right(3°)55', tree, 1300' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KHXD HILTON HEAD in HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 21
LE · CAT I
HXD
111.3
BROAD CREEK VISUAL RWY 03
KHXD · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NOISE ABATEMENT PROCS IN EFC, CTC OPS (843) 255-2960.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PARASAIL OPNS WITHIN 3 NM RADIUS OF SAV 009 DEGS/15 NM, SFC TO 1500 DURG DALGT HRS.
  • DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REILS RWY 03 & 21; PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21PCR VALUE: 420/F/B/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03PAPI UNUSBL BYD 7 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • 2133:1 TO DSPLCD THLD ; TREES AT 1600 FT.

Arresting gear

  • 03_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 207 FT IN LENGTH BY 105 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 03.
  • 21_EMASENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 211 FT IN LENGTH BY 105 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 21.

Other notes

  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS EXCP 24 HRS PPR CALL AMGR (843) 255-2950

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KHXD

Answer card
ICAO
KHXD
Name
HILTON HEAD
Location
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
19.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,019.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
8
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Hilton Head Airport (KHXD) sits on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Field elevation is 19.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 03/21, which is 5,000 ft long. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2100. One ILS approach is published for runway 21. Pattern altitude is not published, so use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The airport is close to sea level, so density altitude is usually not the main issue. Traffic can still be busy because of the island location and the towered environment. Published remarks call out birds and deer in the area. Noise abatement procedures are also in effect. Contact operations for the current guidance before arrival. There is also a displaced threshold obstacle note for runway 21, plus EMAS at both runway ends. The runway lighting and PAPI are useful for night work. The PAPI on runway 03 is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline. Check the current Chart Supplement for any current restrictions before flying in, especially if you are planning an unscheduled air carrier arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHXD?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
What are the tower hours at Hilton Head Airport?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2100 local time. Outside those hours, verify the current procedures before you go.
Does KHXD have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 21.
Which runway is the longest at KHXD?
Runway 03/21 is the only runway. It is 5,000 ft long and that is the longest runway at the field.
What FBO is on the field at Hilton Head?
Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KHXD?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact operations at (843) 255-2960 for the current guidance before arrival.
Is there anything special to watch for on runway 21 at KHXD?
Yes. The published remarks note trees at 1,600 ft on a 33 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold. There is also EMAS at the departure end of runway 21.
Can large unscheduled air carrier flights use Hilton Head Airport?
The published remarks say the airport is closed to unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats unless 24 hour prior permission is obtained. Call the airport manager at (843) 255-2950.

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