Beaufort Executive Airport

KARW

General Aviation Airport Serving Beaufort, South Carolina
843-255-2972
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About

Beaufort Executive Airport at Lady's Island (KARW)

The Beaufort Executive Airport is a General Aviation Airport situated on approximately 110 acres on Lady's Island. There are 34 T-Hangars located at the North end of the facility. The newly renovated terminal building is located approximately midfield and provides a pilot lounge, kitchenette area, vending machines, restroom/showers, and a conference room. Airport staff serves as the Fixed Base Operator (FBO), servicing and fueling aircraft, and assisting with ground transportation and hotel arrangements as necessary.

 


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Flying Frog 5K Run

Sat October 28, 2023

Come run this unique race ON the runway at beautiful Beaufort Executive Airport. This fast, flat course is USATF certified and takes you around the hangars, down the runway, and up the taxiway.

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Terminal Renovation

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Recent News at Beaufort Executive Airport


Airport Info

All information courtesy of the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Website

Summary
Latitude/Longitude 32-24-43.8 N / 80-38-3.675 W
Elevation 9 FT
Variation 7 W 2005
From city 3 miles SE of BEAUFORT, SC
ARTCC ZJX
Section chart CHARLOTTE
Time Zone UTC-5(-4DT)
OPERATIONS
Airport Status Operational
Facility use Open to the public
Control Tower No air traffic control tower at airport
Tower Hours
Apch/Dep Hours
FSS ANDERSON FSS (AND) Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAMs Facility AND (ANDERSON RGNL)
Attendance M-F   8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Sat    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sun 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
FBO CLOSED THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, NEW YEARS EVE AND NEW YEARS DAY 
Wind Indicator Lighted
Segmented Circle Yes
Lights SEE RMK
MIRL RWY 07/25 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST - CTAF.
Beacon Clear and Green
SS-SR
Landing Fee No
Fuel 100LL, Jet A
Fire and Rescue
Int'l Operations Not a Landing Rights Airport
Not an Airport of Entry
COMMUNICATIONS
UNICOM: 122.7 MHz
CTAF: 122.7 MHz
ATIS: None
RADAR SERVICE: Approach / Departure
BEAUFORT APPROACH/DEPARTURE: 123.7 MHz APCH/P DEP/P
292.125 MHz APCH/P DEP/P
BEAUFORT CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 121.725 MHz CD/P
Remarks:
  • APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC (SAVANNAH RCAG) ON FREQS 132.925/363.2 WHEN BEAUFORT APCH CTL CLSD.
WEATHER
ID Type Frequency Phone Distance Remarks
ARW WX AWOS-3 119.675 MHz 843-524-1000 0.1 nm
HXD WX AWOS-3P 121.4 MHz 843-342-5072 11.5 nm
RBW WX AWOS-3 118.725 MHz 843-538-3575 30.4 nm
SAV WX ASOS 912-966-0364 33.5 nm
JZI WX AWOS-3 123.775 MHz 843-559-3123 36.3 nm
RUNWAY 07/25
Dimensions 3434 ft. x 75 ft.
Surface Type ASPH
Surface Condition GOOD
Treatment
Runway Edge Lights Medium Intensity
PCN 13/F/C/X/T
Single Wheel 35,000 lbs
Double Wheel 52,000 lbs
Double Tandem
Dual Double Tandem
Base End: 07
True Alignment 60°
Traffic Pattern Right
Markings Non-precision instrument
Markings Condition Good
Latitude 32-24-35.3701 N
Longitude 80-38-21.1317 W
Elevation 9 ft.
Threshold Crossing Height 29 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle 3.45°
Visual Slope Indicator 2-light PAPI on left
Centerline Lights no
Runway End Identifier Lights Yes
TDZE 9 ft.
Reciprocal End: 25
True Alignment 240°
Traffic Pattern Left
Markings Non-precision instrument
Markings Condition Good
Latitude 32-24-52.1543 N
Longitude 80-37-46.2993 W
Elevation 7.2 ft.
Threshold Crossing Height 21 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle
Visual Slope Indicator 2-light PAPI on left
Centerline Lights no
Runway End Identifier Lights Yes
TDZE 8.3 ft.
HELIPORTS
CHARTS

Chart data valid from 08/15/19 to 10/10/19.

U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication - Southeast Vol 2 of 4 (South Carolina and North Carolina)
LINK
CONTACTS
OWNER

COUNTY OF BEAUFORT
PO DRAWER 1228
BEAUFORT, SC 29901
UNITED STATES

SUPERVISOR

39 AIRPORT CIRCLE
BEAUFORT, SC 29907
UNITED STATES
Phone: 843-255-2974
Email: KARW@bcgov.net

REMARKS
  • DEER, SEAGULLS & GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • PLINES 100 FT LOCATED 2400 FT SW AER RY 7.

3.1K

Operations per month

70%

General Aviation

30%

Air Taxi

63

Aircraft based at KARW

Services

Airport staff serves as the Fixed Base Operator (FBO)


Fuel Prices

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Beaufort Executive Airport is an authorized Phillips 66 Contract Fuel Dealer.

6.42

Jet-A Full Service Only
  • Full Service Only: 0800 to 1700 hrs

6.14

Avgas Full Service
  • Full Service: 0800 to 1700 hrs

6.14

Avgas Self Service
  • Self Service: 24 hrs - inquire at desk

Callout service available - fees apply


Tie down Fees

20

Nightly
Small Transient

50

Nightly
Large Transient > 7500 lbs.

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Attendant

Monthly

150

Ramp Fee
(over 7500 lbs; Waiver available - see attendant)

Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rentals, Air Tours

High Tide Aviation
Scenic Air Tours

39 Airport Circle
Beaufort, SC 29907
Website
843-612-0278

Beaufort Flight Training, Rentals and Tours
James P. Atkins

P.O. Box 2452
Beaufort, SC 29901
jim@flybeaufort.com
Voice/Text 843-812-9909


Car Rentals

Go Rentals - It's time you enjoyed renting a car. Click to Email or Call 843 585 3014.

Facility Rentals

Our Airport Conference Room and Facility may be rented for special events.


Hangar Rentals

ARW currently has a waiting list for T-hangars. Tie-down spaces are available with no waiting list. If you would like to add your name to the hangar waiting list, please fill out the Request for Hangar Wait List Form print, sign, and mail it with your deposit check to the administrative office at 39 Airport Circle, Beaufort, SC 29907.

Potential hangar tenants should also review our self-fueling policy.

Note:

  • A non-refundable $150 deposit is required for each hangar size application
  • No online payment at this time for the waiting list deposit
  • An applicant need not own an aircraft while waiting for hangar space, but must have it upon occupancy
  • Co-owners of aircraft must apply under one owner’s name only or complete a separate application.
  • If a hangar applicant does not accept a hangar within 48 hours from the time notified, the next applicant on the waiting list will be notified.

Hangar Rental Online Payment


Associations

We are grateful to our partner organizations for their support

Directions + Contact

We are located on Lady's Island in Beaufort, across from Walmart on Highway 21/Sea Island Parkway.

  • 39 Airport Circle, Beaufort, SC 29907, USA

  • 843-255-2972

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