Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport: gateway to the Georgia coast

Savannah/Hilton Head International, identified by the code SAV, is the airport serving travelers from Savannah, Hilton Head Island, the Golden Isles, Brunswick, Bluffton, and the surrounding areas of the Low Country region and the Georgia coast. The facility is owned by the city of Savannah and managed by the Savannah Airport Commission.

The terminal offers a variety of passenger services, including shops, restaurants, and services, ground transportation, car rentals, a visitor information center, a Passport Club lounge, and a federal inspection facility. It also has general aviation areas and parking services, with options such as the North Economy Garage and Lot D.

The airport has been recognized by travel publications such as Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure, which have included it among the best airports in the United States. The entity itself highlights that it was voted one of the top 10 domestic airports.

Services and facilities for travelers

The terminal has a visitor information center, located in the baggage claim area, which also handles lost and found items within the terminal. Passengers can check arrivals and departures, live flights, airlines, and nonstop destinations through the airport's information channels.

For ground transportation, the airport offers car rental options and access to terminal maps. It also has services for persons with disabilities and safety programs managed by the airport police department.

Governing bodies and leadership team

The Savannah Airport Commission is chaired by Stephen S. Green, with Shirley James as vice chair and Randy Houston, Lowell Kronowitz, and Ted Kleisner as members. Executive staff includes Gregory B. Kelly as executive director, Lenard Robinson as deputy executive director, Lori Lynah as senior director of marketing and air service development, Dawoud Stevenson as senior director of program management and IT, Jim Aiello as director of engineering, Jen Brotka as director of finance, Richard Rushing III as director of operations, Rebecca Schmidt as director of human resources, and Shawn Schroeder as director of planning and facilities.

Projects and institutional activity

The airport maintains a master plan and ongoing construction projects. Recent initiatives include the signing of the final structural beam for the future Multi-Agency Public Safety Facility (EOC), which was attended by leaders from Chatham County, the Savannah Airport Commission, public safety agencies, and project partners.

Institutional activity includes commission meetings, public notices, open records requests, in-airport advertising, participation programs for minority- and women-owned businesses (DBE/ACDBE), and Title VI compliance. Employment opportunities and a volunteer program are also published.

Recognitions and community

The airport has been distinguished by travel publications and maintains an active presence in the community, with activities such as the National Day of Service and Remembrance, National Aviation Day, and celebrations for employees and volunteers. It has also received visits from international delegations, such as representatives from the airports of Wrocław, Poznań, and Rzeszów (Poland), in a collaboration meeting in the global aviation industry.

Location and contact

400 Airways Avenue, Savannah, GA 31408