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KHXD

Hilton Head Airport · Hilton Head Island

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
19 ft / 6 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.97 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 5,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Hilton Head Airport (KHXD), located in Hilton Head Island, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 19 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Hilton Head Airport
ICAO / IATA
KHXD / HHH
Municipality
Hilton Head Island
Country
Region
US-SC — South Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
19 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 26° / 206°
RWY 03 (26°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (206°)
111.30 MHz
IDENT: HXD | CRS: 213°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D SAVANNAH APP/DEP
125.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
121.40 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
121.10 MHz
GND GND
121.10 MHz
RDO ANDERSON RDO
122.55 MHz
TWR TWR
118.97 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026