Beaufort, South Carolina

Private charter · Beaufort, SC

Private charter to & from Beaufort

Fly private to Beaufort for antebellum homes on the bay, Gullah culture, Marine Corps graduations and Lowcountry marsh

  • BFT
  • HHH
  • K3J1

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Beaufort, founded in 1711, is one of South Carolina’s oldest towns, and its historic district of antebellum homes facing the Beaufort River has served as a backdrop for films including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides and Forrest Gump. The local economy is closely tied to the military, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Naval Hospital Beaufort nearby, as well as tourism, retirement and real estate. The surrounding Sea Islands are central to Gullah Geechee culture, preserved at places like the Penn Center on St. Helena Island.

Beaufort is more than an hour from Charleston and about 45 minutes from Savannah by car, and families coming for a Marine graduation on Parris Island often travel from across the country. Flying private into Beaufort Executive Airport on Lady’s Island, a few minutes from downtown, makes graduation weekends and visits far easier. Visitors walk the waterfront park and historic district, explore Hunting Island’s beaches and lighthouse, and enjoy Lowcountry seafood at local restaurants.

Airports

Charter to and from Beaufort airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Beaufort, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • BFT

    Regional airport

    Beaufort Executive Airport

    Beaufort · KARW

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    3,434 ft

  • HHH

    Commercial airport

    Hilton Head Airport

    Hilton Head Island · KHXD

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • K3J1

    Regional airport

    Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport

    Ridgeland

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    4,200 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Beaufort

When to go. Spring and fall are ideal in Beaufort, with comfortable temperatures for walking the historic district and exploring the islands, and the Beaufort Shrimp Festival fills the waterfront in October. The Beaufort Water Festival takes place in July. Summers are hot and humid with afternoon storms, and hurricane season runs June through November. Marine Corps graduations take place most weeks of the year, so book lodging early on those weekends.

  1. 01

    Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

    Along the Beaufort River downtown, the park has swings, gardens, a marina and walkways with views of the swing bridge and the marshes, and is a favorite spot at sunset.

  2. 02

    Beaufort Historic District

    Stately antebellum homes with deep porches line the streets of the Point neighborhood and Bay Street, best seen on a walking, carriage or boat tour.

  3. 03

    Hunting Island State Park

    East of Beaufort, the park has miles of beach, maritime forest, a fishing pier and a historic lighthouse that visitors can climb for views over the island.

  4. 04

    Penn Center

    On St. Helena Island, one of the first schools in the South for formerly enslaved people is now a cultural center preserving Gullah Geechee history and traditions.

  5. 05

    Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

    Sites in Beaufort and on St. Helena Island tell the story of the Reconstruction era, including the Old Beaufort Firehouse visitor center and the Penn Center.

  6. 06

    Old Sheldon Church Ruins

    North of Beaufort, the brick walls and columns of an 18th-century church burned twice in war stand in a grove of moss-draped live oaks.

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Flying private in Beaufort

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Beaufort?

Littlebird flies in and out of Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT), Hilton Head Airport (HHH), and Ridgeland-Claude Dean Airport (K3J1). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Beaufort?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Beaufort?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Beaufort?

Popular trips include Charlotte (about 1 hr 5 min), Atlanta (about 1 hr 20 min), Raleigh (about 1 hr 30 min), and St. Simons Island (about 35 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Beaufort, SC safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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