Myrtle Beach International Airport

KMYR / MYR

Myrtle Beach, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 55 min ago
18:53Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
9 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMYR 041853Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP253 T01890150 $
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (25 ft)
Pressure Alt
-328 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 158 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMYR 041728Z 0418/0518 16007KT P6SM SCT250 FM050300 19003KT 5SM BR BKN002 FM050600 18003KT 1/2SM FG BKN002 FM050900 00000KT 1/4SM FG BKN001 FM051500 20004KT P6SM SCT003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:47Z BASE
+0h
VFR 160° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM
03:00Z FM050300
+8h
LIFR 190° 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
06:00Z FM050600
+11h
LIFR 180° 3 kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MYR
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
9,503 ft 150 ft ASP 168°
8.5 kt 3.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMYR

4,654 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
75.5%
MVFR
10.7%
IFR
7.3%
LIFR
6.5%

Myrtle Beach International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 75.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 12.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 12.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
23.8%
NE
5.9%
E
5.2%
SE
4.3%
S
12.5%
SW
5.9%
W
12%
NW
17.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 13°C
Range: -7°C to 29°C
-7°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 9.5 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.2%
Fog Frequency: 1.1%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 4,654 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Myrtle Beach International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMYR
IATA Code: MYR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 25 ft MSL

Location

City: Myrtle Beach
Country: US
Latitude: 33.679699°
Longitude: -78.928299°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,503 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Myrtle Beach International Airport

Overview

Myrtle Beach International Airport serves the coastal region of South Carolina, situated at an elevation of 25 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport located near the Atlantic coast, KMYR supports commercial, general aviation, and military operations in the southeastern United States.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 79.4% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. Wind patterns are consistently from the north (0°) with an average speed of 7.7 knots, and temperatures range from -7°C to 29°C. October, November, and January offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 18/36 is 9,503 feet long with an asphalt surface, providing substantial landing and takeoff options. The airport's coastal location means pilots should anticipate potential marine layer development and quick visibility changes. Calm wind conditions occur 13.4% of the time, with crosswinds averaging only 4 knots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment, making it consistently suitable for operations. With an average visibility of 9.7 statute miles and minimal fog occurrences (1.1%), approaches are generally straightforward. Pilots should be prepared for potential short-duration visibility restrictions, though these are statistically infrequent.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.