Grand Strand Airport — North Myrtle Beach, United States

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The airport code for Grand Strand Airport (North Myrtle Beach) is CRE — its ICAO code is KCRE.

Distance & flight time from CRE

Grand Strand Airport

Grand Strand Airport, given the code CRE, occupies a stretch of coastal South Carolina just north of Myrtle Beach, offering a smaller alternative to the region's main international terminal. Golfers, beachgoers, and owners of private aircraft favor this airport for its shorter lines and quick access to North Myrtle Beach's hotels, championship golf courses, and shoreline attractions. General aviation traffic dominates its operations, supplemented by charter flights and flight training activity. The single runway, well maintained and moderately long, can accommodate business jets alongside smaller propeller planes, making the field a practical entry point for the area's tourism-driven economy.

Runways at Grand Strand Airport (CRE)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
05/235997 ft (1828 m)100 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Grand Strand Airport (CRE)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DMYRTLE BEACH APP/DEP119.2 MHz
ATISATIS119.625 MHz
CTAFCTAF124.6 MHz
GNDSTRAND GND121.8 MHz
RDOANDERSON RDO123.6 MHz
TWRSTRAND TWR124.6 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.95 MHz

Airports near Grand Strand Airport (CRE)

CRE lies close to the Atlantic shoreline in North Myrtle Beach, distinct from the larger Myrtle Beach International Airport farther south, and primarily handles general aviation and corporate aircraft traffic.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Grand Strand Airport?

The IATA code for Grand Strand Airport is CRE.

What is the ICAO code for Grand Strand Airport?

The ICAO code for Grand Strand Airport is KCRE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.