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 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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Recent News at Beaufort Executive Airport
Airport Info
All information courtesy of the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Website
| 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) |
| 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 | 0800-1800 FBO CLOSED CHRISTMAS AND THANKSGIVING |
| 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, A |
| Fire and Rescue | |
| Int'l Operations | Not a Landing Rights Airport Not an Airport of Entry |
| UNICOM: | 122.7 MHz | ||
| CTAF: | 122.7 MHz | ||
| ATIS: | None | ||
| RADAR SERVICE: | Approach / Departure | ||
| BEAUFORT APPROACH/DEPARTURE: | 125.125 MHz | APCH/P DEP/P | |
| 292.125 MHz | APCH/P DEP/P | ||
| BEAUFORT CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.725 MHz | CD/P | |
- APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC (SAVANNAH RCAG) ON FREQS 132.925/363.2 WHEN BEAUFORT APCH CTL CLSD.
| 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 |
| 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 | 3° |
| Visual Slope Indicator | 2-light PAPI on left |
| Centerline Lights | no |
| Runway End Identifier Lights | Yes |
| TDZE | 8.3 ft. |
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)
LINKOWNER
COUNTY OF BEAUFORT
PO DRAWER 1228
BEAUFORT, SC 29901
UNITED STATES
SUPERVISOR
PAUL DOLIN
39 AIRPORT CIRCLE
BEAUFORT, SC 29907
UNITED STATES
Phone: 843-255-2974
Email: Paul.Dolin@bcgov.net
- 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
41
Aircraft based at KARW
Services
Airport staff serves as the Fixed Base Operator (FBO)
Fuel Prices
Beaufort Executive Airport is an authorized Shell Contract Fuel Dealer.
4.69
Jet-A Full Service Only
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Full Service Only: 0800 to 1800 hrs
4.49
Avgas Full Service
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Full Service: 0800 to 1800 hrs
4.34
Avgas Self Service
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Self Service: 24 hrs - inquire at desk
Callout service available - fees apply
Tie down Fees
10
Nightly
All
100
Monthly
150
Monthly
> 7,500 lbs.
50
Ramp Fee
(over 7500 lbs; Waiver available - see attendant)
Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rentals, Air Tours
Beaufort Flight Training, Rentals and Tours
James P. Atkins
P.O. Box 2452
Beaufort, SC 29901
jim@flybeaufort.com
Voice/Text 843-812-9909
ATS of Beaufort, LLC
Dan Ahern
3 Rising Tide Drive
Beaufort, SC 29902
ahern626@gmail.com
843-812-5421
Car Rentals
Our car rental partners deliver to the airport and leave keys and contracts, but please contact them directly. There is an after hours drop/pickup box.
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 Hangar Waiting List Application (PDF) and submit it to our administrative office.
Note:
- A refundable $150 deposit is required for each hangar size application
- 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.
Potential hangar tenants should also review our self-fueling policy.
Associations
We are grateful to our partner organizations for their support
American Association of Airport Executives
AAAE is the world's largest professional organization for airport executives, representing thousands of airport management personnel at public-use commercial and general aviation airports.
AAAEBeaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce
Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to manage and build capacity for continual community growth by advocating for a pro-business environment and building quality workforce in order to enrich the region’s quality of life.
BRCCSouth Carolina Aeronautics Commission
Fostering air and economic development by overseeing the safety and development of the state's public use airports, by providing safe and reliable air transportation for state government and business prospects; and by providing aviation education opportunities.
SC AERONAUTICS COMMISSIONLady’s Island Business Professionals Association
LIBPA is a state chartered, nonprofit community organization founded in 1981 to allow the residents and business owners of Lady's Island to have a voice in the direction of growth on their island and to protect its natural beauty.
LIBPANational Business Aviation Association
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful.
NBAASouth Carolina Aviation Association
It is the mission of the SCAA to actively promote and encourage aviation and airport development to meet air transportation needs and assist the state in achieving economic development goals.
SCAA