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 St. Simons Island
McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport is on the island itself, a few minutes from the village and the beaches.
- Main airport
- SSI / KSSI
- Elevation
- 19 ft
- Longest runway
- 04/22 (5,584 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to St. Simons Island
The airport has a 5,600-foot runway for light and midsize jets. Brunswick Golden Isles, about 20 minutes away on the mainland, handles heavy jets.
St. Simons is one of Georgia’s Golden Isles, along with Sea Island and Jekyll Island.
St. Simons 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 guideBefore You Book St. Simons Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Golden Isles
Jekyll Island is about 30 minutes away by car.
Summer Storms
Afternoon thunderstorms are common.
When Demand Peaks in St. Simons Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Spring and summer
- Beach season.
- Fall
- Golf season and quieter beaches.
Flight Times and Prices to St. Simons 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 St. Simons Island
Light and midsize jets fly from the Northeast, Midwest and Texas.
St. Simons Island Private Jet Questions
Can private jets land on St. Simons Island?
Yes. McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport (SSI) suits light and midsize jets.
How long is a private flight from Charlotte to St. Simons Island?
About 1 hr in a light jet.
