St Simons Island Airport (SSI): Codes, Runways & Location
St Simons Island Airport (IATA: SSI · ICAO: KSSI) is a medium-sized airport serving St Simons Island, United States. It lies at 31.1518° N, 81.3913° W, 19 ft (6 m) above sea level.
Overview of St Simons Island Airport
St Simons Island Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of St Simons Island in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SSI and the ICAO code KSSI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
St Simons Island Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1702 m (5584 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 19 ft (6 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) about 14 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,702 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about St Simons Island Airport
Where is St Simons Island Airport located?
St Simons Island Airport is located in St Simons Island, United States. Its coordinates are 31.1518° N, 81.3913° W.
What is the airport code for St Simons Island Airport?
St Simons Island Airport has an IATA code of SSI and an ICAO code of KSSI.
How long is the runway at St Simons Island Airport?
St Simons Island Airport's longest runway is about 1702 m (5584 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does St Simons Island Airport have?
St Simons Island Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is St Simons Island Airport a major airport?
St Simons Island Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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