It's wonderful to have our home airport one of the best in the country and more exciting improvements are on the way.
Congratulations Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) for being recognized among the nation’s best airports in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. MYR ranked #4 in the Best Small Airport category and achieved an impressive #2 ranking in the Best Resort Airport category.
These rankings highlight MYR’s ongoing commitment to providing a welcoming, convenient, and customer-friendly travel experience for millions of passengers each year.
“We are honored to be recognized in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards alongside other outstanding airports,” said Judi Olmstead, Director of Airports. “These rankings are a true reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team, from front-line staff to operations and leadership, and we are deeply grateful to every traveler and community member who voted for us.”
With growing passenger numbers, new amenities, and an emphasis on exceptional service, the airport is committed to enhancing the travel experience.
“This achievement belongs not only to our staff but to the entire Grand Strand community,” Judi Olmstead added. “We look forward to continuing to welcome visitors from across the country and the world while delivering a first-class airport experience for our travelers.”
MYR Improvements
Enhancements are currently being made to the airport. In April, MYR officials announced major restroom renovations in Concourses A and B were complete, marking a key milestone in the airport’s concourse expansion project. The updated facilities are now open and feature a host of upgraded amenities designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s travelers.
Restroom upgrades include:
- Spacious, modern layouts
- Touchless fixtures for improved hygiene
- Adult changing tables to support caregivers of passengers with special needs
- Private mother’s rooms with comfortable seating, outlets, and sinks for nursing parents
- Enhanced accessibility to accommodate all travelers
In addition to the restroom upgrades, passengers will soon enjoy a variety of terminal enhancements. Construction is underway on Pizza Hyena, a vibrant local food and beverage option, and Shoreline by Hudson, a retail concept offering travel essentials and regionally inspired gifts.
Travelers will also notice ongoing and upcoming improvements throughout the terminal, including new terrazzo flooring, enhanced signage, comfortable seating options, and increased charging stations throughout public areas. The completed concourse expansion will feature six additional gates, runway views, and self-tinting glass that adjusts to natural light for passenger comfort.
These enhancements are part of MYR’s larger effort to modernize the airport and deliver a smoother, more comfortable experience for the growing number of residents and visitors traveling through the Grand Strand. The terminal expansion project is expected to be completed in December 2025.
