City: Myrtle Beach, SC

Category: Getting Here, Getting Around

Telephone: (843) 272-5337

Description: Horry County operates the Grand Strand Airport, where private aircraft and corporate jets can land. You don’t have to notify anyone that you’re coming, but be aware that all services close for business at 10 p.m.You can leave your craft for several days while you enjoy the beach. The airport is about 1 block west of US 17, pretty much in the heart of North Myrtle Beach.The fixed-base operator at Grand Strand Airport is Ramp 66, which can be reached by telephone at (843) 272-5337 or (800) 433-8918, or by e-mailing Bob McGoarty at bob@ramp66.com. More information is available at www.ramp66.com. Overnight tie-down starts at $10 per night. Fuel is also available. If Ramp 66 staffers have time, and your accommodations aren’t too far away, they will take you to your motel. Ramp 66 also has its own car rental service, featuring all new cars, including compacts and SUVs. Customers can use a car for an hour for free. After that, it’s $8 per hour. It also has weekly rates. If you’re coming into the airport at odd hours, you need to take care of your car rental ahead of time. Ramp 66 is at your service seven days a week.