Here’s how to beat the worst of spring break traffic at the Myrtle Beach airport
As visitors and locals travel to and from the Grand Strand for spring break, tens of thousands of passengers will fly out of Myrtle Beach International Airport over the next couple of weeks.
Horry County Schools’ spring break officially kicks off Friday, April 18 and runs through Friday, April 25. As Myrtle Beach-area locals prepare to leave the area, tourists continue to arrive for vacations of their own.
“We’re anticipating a busy spring and summer travel season at MYR,” airport spokesperson Lauren Wehrung said. “April 2025 passenger numbers are expected to align with typical seasonal trends, and travelers should plan ahead to ensure a smooth and stress-free airport experience.”
While there’s no way to say exactly how many people are flying out of Myrtle Beach International Airport each day, the scheduled departing flights and scheduled seats available for departure suggest certain days could be especially busy.
Here’s the full schedule breakdown for the rest of April:
| Date | Total flights | Total seats |
| 4/15 | 4,993 | 37 |
| 4/16 | 4,703 | 36 |
4/17 | 7,666 | 54 |
4/18 | 7,463 | 52 |
4/19 | 7,255 | 52 |
4/20 | 8,057 | 57 |
4/21 | 7,427 | 52 |
4/22 | 5,141 | 38 |
4/23 | 4,703 | 36 |
4/24 | 8,059 | 56 |
4/25 | 7,255 | 51 |
4/26 | 7,675 | 54 |
4/27 | 8,459 | 59 |
4/28 | 7,011 | 50 |
4/29 | 4,937 | 37 |
4/30 | 4,801 | 37 |
A more detailed short-term schedule of departing flights is available online here.
Before heading to the airport, Wehrung advises travelers to check to verify their flight’s status.
To ensure passengers have plenty of time to get to their flights, Wehrung and the Transportation Security Administration recommend getting to the airport at least 2 hours before the scheduled departure time, and passengers who plan to park at one of the lots should build in extra time.
To keep security lines moving efficiently, the TSA asks that passengers pack carefully and check its comprehensive online list of items permitted in carry-ons and checked bags, including food, flammable materials, tools, weapons, medicine and more.
“Checking your bag before you come and starting with an empty bag when you’re packing the night before are two ways you can kind of avoid those mistakes and keep yourself out of trouble,” TSA regional spokesperson Mark Howell told The Sun News last month.
Airline travelers can text ASK-TSA (275-872) or contact @AskTSA on social media for help with security screenings. Users can reach live agents from 8 am to 6 pm, and virtual assistance is anytime of day.
This story was originally published April 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM.