Anderson County Airport, South Carolina
Anderson County Airport: A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. The airport is used for general aviation and is home to several flight schools.
About
Anderson County Airport is a city located in the county of Anderson in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 187,324 and a population density of 95 people per km². After 5 years in 2015 city had an estimated population of 194,692 inhabitants.
The city was created 197 years ago in 1826.
Serving upstate South Carolina, the Anderson County Airport (AND) provides a convenient aviation gateway to the region south of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Both leisure and business travelers benefit from this reliever airport's services and location.
Convenient Location
Anderson County Airport lies just 3 miles from downtown Anderson, a manufacturing and tourism hub. The airport serves residents of Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties with easy access from major highways.
The nearby Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) utilizes the airport for corporate travel. The airport's convenient location also makes it a popular choice for pilots touring the Southeast.
Facilities and Services
With two asphalt runways measuring over 5,000 feet, AND can accommodate small commercial jets as well as piston, turboprop, and corporate aircraft. Full-service Chatlee Aviation offers aircraft maintenance, rental cars, and concierge services.
The terminal includes a pilots' lounge, flight planning room, wireless internet, and vending. Airport businesses handle fueling, parking, catering, maintenance, flight instruction, and rentals for visiting pilots.
Local Attractions
Anderson County provides easy access to outdoor attractions like the mountains and lakes of the Blue Ridge region. Visitors can also explore downtown Anderson's shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
Nearby Clemson University offers sporting events, cultural performances, and educational opportunities through the school's innovation center.
Offering convenience close to Interstate 85 along with true Southern hospitality, Anderson County Airport is the perfect travel portal to upstate South Carolina.
Quick Facts about Anderson County Airport
| Population : | 194,692 (2015) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Anderson County |
| Different from : | Alleghany County, Allegheny County, Allegany County, Allegany County, Alleghany County |
| Twitter username : | acscgov |
| Area : | 1962 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 5.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 94.5% |
| Named for : | Robert Anderson |
| Altitude : | 755 feet / 230 meters |
| Capital : | Anderson |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1826 (197 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 01:38:00 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 99 Pop. per km² as of 2015 |
| Population growth : | 3.78% (2010-2015) |
Geography
Anderson County Airport is located at 34°29'41"N 82°42'32"W (34.4948300, -82.7087500). It has 5 neighbors: Abbeville County, Greenville County, Laurens County, Oconee County and Pickens County.
Anderson County Airport map
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- Official Website
Official website of Anderson County Airport
Anderson County Airport has 5 neighbours.
- Abbeville County county in South Carolina, United States
- Greenville County county in South Carolina, United States
- Laurens County county in South Carolina, United States
- Oconee County county in South Carolina, United States
- Pickens County county in South Carolina, United States
- Anderson
Demographics
The population of Anderson County Airport increased by 3.78% in 5 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 187,324 | - | estimation process |
| 2011 | 188,532 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 189,357 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 190,641 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 194,692 | 2.08% | demographic balance |
People born in Anderson County Airport (12)
People born in Anderson County Airport, including politician James Lawrence Orr, politician George Bell Timmerman, politician Jehu Amaziah Orr, .
List
- Matthew LeCroy (baseball player) he was born in 13/12/1975
- Fredda Acker (All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player) she was born in 28/09/1925
- James Milford Day (Texan soldier) he was born in 11/05/1815
- William Pickens (American writer) he was born in 01/01/1881
- Thomas Edmond Garrison, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 21/01/1922
- James Bruton Gambrell he was born in 21/08/1841
- Clarence Brown (American biographer) he was born in 31/05/1929
- Joel Williamson (American historian) he was born in 27/10/1929
- Joe Ellis Brown (American schoolteacher and politician) he was born in 24/05/1933
Schools in Anderson County Airport
College & universities near Anderson County Airport
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218043 | Forrest College | Anderson (SC) | 29624-2405 |
| 217633 | Anderson University | Anderson (SC) | 29621-4035 |
| 218885 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton (SC) | 29670 |
| 217882 | Clemson University | Clemson (SC) | 29634 |
| 217776 | Southern Wesleyan University | Central (SC) | 29630-1020 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Anderson County Airport
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| GNS | Gainesville | 116 Industrial Boulevard | RAIL |
Post offices near Anderson County Airport
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Post Office | Anderson (SC) | 29621 |
| South Anderson Post Office | Anderson (SC) | 29624 |
| North Anderson Post Office | Anderson (SC) | 29623 |
| Sandy Spring Post Office | Sandy Springs (SC) | 29677 |
| La Fran Post Office | La France (SC) | 29656 |
Distance to Other Cities
Anderson County Airport distances to largest South Carolina cities
