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Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport - GSP Greenville
The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, airport code GSP, lies between Greenville and Spartanburg in South Carolina. Greenville, South Carolina is one of the most highly populated cities in the state, while Spartanburg boasts the highest population of Spartanburg County. Lying between these cities leaves the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport as one of the busiest airports in South Carolina. It hosts six domestic airlines and two concourses within its terminal. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, operated by the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission.
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The proposal to establish the joint-city airport was first passed in 1958 by businessman Roger Milliken. Previously, each city in the Upper State region housed its own airport, but they were at a stalemate when it came to vying for airline carriers. The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport officially opened to the public in October 15, 1962. When airline services started coming in, passenger influx rose by almost 40 percent between 2010 and 2011. Cities surrounding the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport include Alexander, Etowah, Fairview, Marshall, Enka, and Saluda.
What to Do & Area Attractions
At 2.4 miles from the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, RoseHaven in Greer is a quaint holiday home. The Greenville Marriott Hotel is available 3.1 miles away for a more metropolitan experience. Equally accommodating a large volume of passengers is the Charleston International Airport, also in South Carolina. Other airports in South Carolina include the Florence Regional Airport, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, and the Hilton Head Island Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Greenville, SC airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Greenville, SC, United States (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the GSP airport. Most of these GSP hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Greenville, SC motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the GSP airport are Grove Arcade, Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Green River Plantation.
