Mount Pleasant Regional Airport
About LRO
A key part of the recreational flying community for years, Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) is close to some of the best restaurants in the world and just minutes away from the history and grandeur of the Old Village of Mount Pleasant and historic downtown Charleston.
Getting here is a breeze, and once on the ground you will experience true southern hospitality and first-class customer service from our outstanding team at LRO.
LRO is owned and operated by the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority (CRAA) along with Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Whether you are here for business or for pleasure, enjoy your stay and let us know what we can do to make it more enjoyable.
LRO Team
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport is known for first-class customer service and being a friendly, pilot-oriented facility. The airport is owned by the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority (CRAA) and operated by a great team of people on and off site.
Management:
Renee Melvin
Manager of Airport Operations
Ed Thornton
Supervisor of General Airports
Line Service:
Kevin Amend
Lead Line Service Technician
Timothy Doctor
Line Service Technician
Contact Us
Hours of operation:
Monday to Sunday, 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
By phone:
LRO Airport: (843) 884-8837
FAA - Flight Plan Clearance: (843) 414-2832
By email:
Address:
700 Faison Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
Businesses at LRO
Hertz Car Rental
Enterprise Car Rental
Mount Pleasant Flight Training
Flight training is available at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) through a veteran owned, independent company, Mount Pleasant Flight Training.
Experienced and knowledgeable flight instructors offer a wide range of flight training classes to aspiring primary instrument and commercial pilots. Please contact them directly for details using the information below.
Website: mtpleasantflighttraining.com
Phone: (843) 892-9380
Advanced Performance Aviation
Advanced Performance Aviation provides tailored, specialized flight instruction for pilots interested in regaining or improving their flying proficiency or advancing their pilot skills to the next level. We specialize in instrument refresher courses, complex aircraft transitions, FAA Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC), and other specialized ground and flying training courses.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (757) 291-7025
Pilot Resources
General Information
Our hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Staff can be reached at (843) 884-8837.
For after-hours assistance and operating hours during holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving, additional fees may apply.
Flight plan clearance is available by calling the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at (843) 414-2832.
Airport Type: Public
Owner: Charleston Regional Aviation Authority
Operator: Charleston Regional Aviation Authority
Identifier: LRO
Location: 700 Faison Road, Mount Pleasant, SC
Unicom: 122.70
AWOS: 118.625
Approach: Charleston 119.30
Instrument Approaches Available:
- RNAV (GPS) Rwy 17
- RNAV (GPS) Rwy 35
- VOR/DME-A
Fuel Information
Whether you just need to stop for gas along your journey or the Charleston region is your destination, the team at LRO is available from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to assist.
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) offers Shell Aviation Jet-A fuel and Avgas.
Current fuel prices:
- Jet-A: $6.25
- Avgas: $6.75
Unfortunately, self-service is not available.
Runway Information
The runway and taxiways at Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) are marked with white or yellow reflective paint.
Runway 17-35: Non-precision
Taxiways: Centerlines and hold lines
Lighting is activated automatically by photocell and installed as follows:
- Runway 17-35: Medium intensity runway lights (white/amber)
- Parallel taxiway: Blue edge lights (both sides)
Runways
DIRECTION | LENGTH | SURFACE | WEIGHT BEARING CAPACITY |
17/35 | 3700 x 75 ft / 1128 x 23 m | asphalt | Single wheel – 12,500 lbs |
Taxiways
TAXIWAY | LENGTH | WIDTH | SURFACE |
A | 3700 ft / 1128 m | 35 ft. | Asphalt |
B | 395 ft / 120 m | 35 ft. | Asphalt |
Aircraft Parking
Tie Down Rental
- $75 a month on the ramp
Ramp Fees
- Single engine: $10, waived with 10 gallons of fuel purchased
- Piston multi: $20, waived with 20 gallons of fuel purchased
- Turbo prop: $40, waived with 40 gallons of fuel purchased
- Jet: $50, waived with 50 gallons of fuel purchased
All major credit cards are accepted.
Hangar Leasing/Sales
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport has 40 hangars. There is currently a waiting list for hangar space. For more information about hangar availability, contact us at (843) 884-8837.
Onsite Mechanic
Palmetto Aviation of Mt. Pleasant, LLC
Steven Barbieri, AP/IA
[email protected]
(843) 296-2221
700 Faison Road
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
Services & Amenities
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (LRO) is known for its casual atmosphere and true southern hospitality from touchdown to wheels up and everything in between.
Need to make a run to the grocery store before taking to the skies? Want to check your email while you are on the ground? We’ve got you covered with a host of amenities and services geared to make the pilot experience great.
- Wireless internet
- Passenger terminal and lounge
- Pilot lounge
- Snooze room
- Satellite TV
- Weather and Flight Planning Room
- Free coffee and water
- Visitor information
- Board games
- Plane side transportation to terminal
- Visitor parking
- Meeting space
- Pilot parking
- ADA accessible facility
Local Recommendations
For recommendations on local hotels and dining options, please visit the Explore Charleston website.
