Myrtle Beach International Airport sees dip in summertime travel

Myrtle Beach International Airport sees dip in summertime travel

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- The Myrtle Beach International Airport experienced a decrease in passenger numbers during May and June, typically busy summer travel months. This decline, ranging from 15% to 17%, is primarily attributed to the nationwide shutdown of Spirit Airlines on May 2, which had been the airport's largest carrier for the past [...]

Myrtle Beach Airport Passenger Decline: June Down 16.50% - a huge drop MyrtleBeachSC News

Myrtle Beach airport passenger decline hit 16.50% in June 2026 after Spirit Airlines shut down — yet every other carrier at MYR grew. What the data shows.