<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History of Myrtle Beach International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">An airport was started on property from a former army base, which the federal government transferred in 1948 through the Surplus Property Act.</p>
<p class="blog-para">The city of Myrtle Beach decided not to use the property for an airport, but funds from the property still had to be used for an airport. From 1958 to 1976, these funds went to Horry County Jetport in Crescent Beach, which moved to the northeast part of the base after an agreement for joint civilian and military use of the base. In 1977, the City of Myrtle Beach annexed the area around Myrtle Beach Airport. Until 1993, both MYR and Myrtle Beach AFB jointly used the main runway; this limited civil operations to 30 landings per day and led to a local business movement to build an entirely new airport.</p>
<p class="blog-para">On July 26, 2022, it was announced that the Indianapolis-based Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy would start hosting flight training operations. Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy instructs aeronaut hopefuls on how to pass and exceed the expectations set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial pilots, training up to 300 students each year. Negotiations are currently underway between LIFT, MYR, and the City of Myrtle Beach about a suitable long-term facility for the flight training program. LIFT plans to begin operations in Myrtle Beach as early as October 2022, sending flight training students from its Indianapolis branch to Myrtle Beach.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Transportation of Myrtle Beach International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Taxi Services at Myrtle Beach:</strong> For visitors arriving at Myrtle Beach International Airport, taxis are located at the end of the main terminal building, past the baggage claim area. There are always several taxis on call in this area, with vehicles of all sizes to accommodate all types of travelers and party sizes.</p>
<p class="blog-para">If you&rsquo;re travelling from a different location or if you&rsquo;re looking to get from your hotel to other areas around town, there are also several reliable taxi services in Myrtle Beach.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Shuttles &amp; car service:</strong> There are a number of Myrtle Beach hotels that provide shuttle service to and from the airport as an added benefit of staying at the property. In order to arrange for a shuttle, you&rsquo;ll want to call the hotel in advance of your arrival to schedule a pickup. If you&rsquo;re looking for a longer-term solution or need transportation around town, there are also several Myrtle Beach car service companies that provide transportation ranging from simple sedans and sporty coupes to large transport vans and even limousines.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Coast bus service:</strong> Coast ART Public Transit serves Horry and Georgetown counties, covering Myrtle Beach and most of the Grand Strand. The service offers eight bus routes covering the most popular parts of the Myrtle Beach area, from rural connections to the cities to shuttles to some of the area&rsquo;s top attractions.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Popular routes include North and South Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, giving inland residents and visitor&rsquo;s easy access to the ocean without the headache of parking, and the Myrtle Beach Airport connector for visitors who are flying or need a lift to the nearby Market Common shopping and dining district. The cost of the shuttle ranges from $1.50 for adults, with discounts available for seniors, students, children, and Medicaid recipients, to free for tourist-oriented routes such as the Broadway at the Beach shuttle. For a full list and detailed map of all routes served by Coast RTA, visit www.coastrta.com or call 843-488-0865.</p>
<p class="blog-para"><strong>Uber ride service:</strong> A popular option in many larger cities, in 2014 the Uber transportation network expanded its Umbers low-cost ride service to the Myrtle Beach area. The app-based car service uses a smartphone app to allow customers to request rides around the Myrtle Beach area and sends qualified drivers to pick them up in their own vehicles. Ubers charges a base fee of $1.95 per ride, plus per minute and per mile rates that can often be the same or lower than a taxi service.</p>
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