Flight Simulator Flights at KHYW Conway Horry County Airport

Conway Horry County Airport (KHYW) is a small general aviation field serving Conway, South Carolina, in Horry County near the Grand Strand and Myrtle Beach. It offers a single hard-surfaced runway and forms part of the Horry County Department of Airports network alongside Myrtle Beach International and Grand Strand Airport, making it a useful reliever field for pilots flying in the area.

Overview

Conway Horry County Airport sits in Conway, South Carolina, and is operated by the Horry County Department of Airports as one of three airports in the county's system, the others being Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) and Grand Strand Airport (CRE). It is a general aviation field rather than an airline destination, making it a straightforward VFR stop for pilots visiting the Conway and Grand Strand area away from the busier Myrtle Beach traffic.

Airspace & Location

The airport is located at Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, in the vicinity of Myrtle Beach and the Grand Strand. Traffic in the area is worked by Myrtle Beach Approach/Departure, indicating the field lies within or adjacent to airspace served by that facility.

Runways

Conway Horry County Airport has a single physical runway, 04/22, measuring 4,357 feet and surfaced in hard material, with lighting provided. There is no instrument landing system (ILS) available. Field elevation is 33 feet.

Radio & Navigation

Pilots can expect Myrtle Beach Approach/Departure on 127.4 MHz for arrivals and departures. The airport's common traffic advisory frequency and unicom is 122.7 MHz, used for self-announced traffic calls at this uncontrolled field.

History

The airport is administered by the Horry County Department of Airports (HCDA). A runway rehabilitation and airfield improvement project at Conway Airport began on 22 January 2024 and was expected to take around 90 days to complete, with runway and taxiway closures notified via NOTAM during the works.

The Airfield Today

Fixed-base operations at Conway Horry County Airport are provided by Beach Aviation Services, which also operates the FBOs at Myrtle Beach International Airport and Grand Strand Airport under Horry County Government. The facility follows published GA Minimum Standards as part of the county's airport system.