Air Service

Horry County Department of Airports and Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Announce Southwest Airlines to begin service to Myrtle Beach International Airport

Horry County Department of Airports and Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Announce Southwest Airlines to begin service to Myrtle Beach International Airport

Today, Southwest Airlines announced their intention to serve Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR). According to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly, service will begin in time for summer vacations to the Myrtle Beach area. A specific launch date and destinations will be announced at a future date.

Visit Myrtle Beach, S.C. Announces Latest New Developments

Visit Myrtle Beach, S.C. Announces Latest New Developments

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing family and vacation destinations in the nation, attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually. Given its accessibility and variety of attractions for couples and families alike, the Myrtle Beach area received several new accolades in 2019 including being ranked number one on USA Today’s list of “50 Cities Where Everyone Wants to Live,” one of Yahoo! Finance’s “30 Most Affordable U.S. Vacations for Families,” and one of Southern Living’s “The South’s Best Beach Towns 2019.” The following is the latest information on new tourism developments in the region.