St Simons Island Airport
KSSI, St Simons Island, GA
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (5,584 ft)
On St. Simons Island, about 15 minutes to Sea Island
McKinnon St. Simons airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Sea Island
McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport is about 15 minutes from The Cloister and Sea Island.
- Main airport
- SSI / KSSI
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (5,584 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Sea Island
St. Simons’ 5,600-foot runway suits light and midsize jets. Brunswick Golden Isles, about 20 minutes away, has an 8,000-foot runway for heavy jets.
Sea Island is busiest in spring, summer and around the holidays.
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Sea Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport
KBQK, Brunswick, GA
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (8,001 ft)
About 20 minutes to Sea Island and St. Simons Island
Brunswick Golden Isles airport guideJacksonville International Airport
KJAX, Jacksonville, FL
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (10,000 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 15 miles to downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville International airport guideBefore You Book Sea Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
St. Simons for light and midsize jets; Brunswick Golden Isles for super-midsize and heavy jets.
Resort Transfers
Sea Island can arrange transfers from the airport.
When Demand Peaks in Sea Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- November
- The RSM Classic PGA Tour event.
- Summer
- Beach season.
Flight Times and Prices to Sea Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to SSI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 785 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,155 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$59,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 368 mi | 1 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 913 mi | 2 hr 10 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 815 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 833 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,360 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 55 min$27,000–$33,500 | 4 hr 35 min$42,500–$65,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,962 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,500 | 3 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Sea Island
Light and midsize jets fly from the Northeast, Midwest and Texas.
Sea Island Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Sea Island?
McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI), about 15 minutes away.
Where do large private jets land for Sea Island?
Brunswick Golden Isles (BQK), about 20 minutes away, handles heavy jets that cannot use St. Simons.
How long is a private flight from Atlanta to Sea Island?
About 50 min from Peachtree-DeKalb in a light jet.
