News Releases
For Immediate Release
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June 11, 2007
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Becky Beaman
Manager of Public Affairs
843-767-7000 |
Airport Installs New Artwork
Charleston, S. C. - The Charleston
County Aviation Authority installed two new murals at the Charleston International Airport
Terminal Building today, Monday, June 11, 2007. "For over twenty years it has been an
honor and a pleasure to work with the Charleston County School District to recognize some
of the most talented young artists in the Charleston area by exhibiting their work in the
atrium of the airport terminal building," said David G. Jennings, chairman of the
Charleston County Aviation Authority.
This year the winners are Erica Diaz and Ida Maria
Otonkorpi, from West Ashley High School. Each young lady received a check from the Airport
Authority for $200 for their work. The four other art students that were selected by the
artists to assist them are Lizzi Paggi and Stephanie Diaz assisted Ms. Diaz and Ashley
Combs and Lucy Easterby assisted Ms. Otonkorpi. Each assistant received a check from the
Airport Authority for $100. Mrs. Chris Donna is the very talented art teacher who
encouraged her students to participate in the contest this year.
"On behalf of the Charleston County School
District, I would like to say ‘Thank you’ to the West Ashley High students that
won the contest this year," said Dr. Maria Goodloe-Johnson, superintendent of the
Charleston County School District. "I am so proud of your work. We are so fortunate
to have such talented students and teachers in our public school system," she said.
The art
program is sponsored jointly by the Charleston County School District and the Charleston
County Aviation Authority. Each year students enrolled in art classes within the county
school system are invited by the Authority to submit a drawing relative to "Life in
the Lowcountry". Two students are then selected to enlarge their drawings to an 8 x
12 foot mural which will be displayed in the terminal for one year.
In addition to Charleston
International Airport, the Charleston County Aviation Authority also owns two general
aviation airports: Charleston Executive Airport (Johns Island) and the Mount Pleasant
Regional Airport.
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For immediate release:
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Thursday, September 14, 2006
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Contact:
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Sam Hoerter, A. A. E.
Director of Airports
843-767-7000 |
Airport Authority Selects New Airport Director
Charleston, S. C. - The
Charleston County Aviation Authority selected their new director of airports today.
Susan M. Stevens, A. A. E., a
20-year veteran of the Aviation Authority, was selected after a nation wide search to fill
the position being vacated by retiring director of airports, Sam Hoerter, A. A. E.
Ms. Stevens graduated magna cum
laude from James Madison University with a degree in Business Administration. Ms. Stevens
joined the Authority in 1987 as manager of finance and administration. She was later
promoted to director of finance and administration, and then to deputy director of
airports.
Ms. Stevens is an accredited
member of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), a former member of its
board of directors, and past president of the Southeast Chapter of AAAE. She is a member
of the North Charleston Rotary Club, Redeemer Lutheran Church and various other community
organizations.
The Authority owns, operates, and
maintains Charleston International Airport, Charleston Executive Airport (Johns Island),
and Mount Pleasant Regional Airport.
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Tuesday, April 4, 2006 |
| Contact: |
Sam Hoerter, A.A.E.
Director of Airports
843-767-7000 |
AMERICAN EAGLE BEGINS NONSTOP JET SERVICE BETWEEN
CHARLESTON AND DALLAS/FORT WORTH
Charleston, S. C. -
"American Eagle, a subsidiary of American Airlines, has returned to Charleston
International Airport offering two daily nonstop round-trip flights per day to Dallas/Fort
Worth. The Authority and the community welcome this new service by American Eagle since it
offers our passengers another major hub and airline to choose from when planning their
travels - whether domestic or international. Passengers will now have another option when
traveling to the west coast and beyond," said David G. Jennings, Chairman of the
Charleston County Aviation Authority.
"This new service to
Charleston will provide convenient access to one of this country’s most popular
tourist destinations," said American Eagle President Peter Bowler. "It also
provides Charleston residents with access to the DFW hub, with connections to more than
100 cities around the world," said Mr. Bowler.
Passengers will travel on a
popular 50-seat Embraer 145 regional jet. Daily flights will depart Charleston at 7:47am
and 2:45pm. Passengers flying American Eagle will also earn American’s AAdvantage
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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March 22, 2006 |
CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY
5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD. #101
CHARLESTON, SC 29418-6911
PASSENGER PICK-UP AND
DROP-OFF CHANGES
CHARLESTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The completion of the new parking
garage at the Charleston International Airport will result in changes to the way vehicles
are allowed to approach the terminal building to drop-off or pick-up passengers. Beginning
Monday, March 27, 2006 vehicle operators will no longer be allowed to wait or stand at the
terminal's curb for an arriving passenger. These areas are now designated for active
loading and unloading only. Visitors are permitted to pick-up and drop-off passengers with
their luggage at the curbside. The active loading and unloading procedures are necessary
to ensure the Aviation Authority remains in compliance with all applicable Federal
security requirements as well as providing better access and convenience for departing and
arriving passengers.
The new garage provides convenient parking close to the terminal building and cover during
unfavorable weather conditions. The Authority offers free parking for the first thirty
minutes in either the garage or surface lot. Valet parking services are provided by
Republic Parking Systems for an established rate. The Aviation Authority has also added a
cell phone waiting area as a parking option that is free of charge.
The following information is provided to assist with travel plans to the Charleston
International Airport.
OPTIONS FOR DROPPING OFF / PICKING UP A PASSENGER AT THE AIRPORT
Curbside Check-in Remains Available: If
you are dropping off a passenger for a scheduled departure from the Charleston
International Airport, the convenience of curbside check-in remains available. Once a
passenger is dropped off from the transporting vehicle, the vehicle must leave the
terminal's curbside. No waiting, standing, or parking
is permitted for vehicles at the terminal's front curb. Any vehicle that remains on the
curb will be ticketed and/or towed immediately. If the passenger needs curbside
assistance, please contact one of the Skycaps at the terminal curb to assist you.
To reach the surface lot or parking garage after a terminal drop off, follow the terminal
loop road, staying to the left - it makes a circle around the parking garage and surface
lot. Entrances to the public parking areas are located to the left as you approach the
terminal building. The first entrance is for the surface lot and the second entrance is
for the garage. The garage provides parking spaces that are closest to the terminal
building. Access to the terminal from the surface parking lot is through the parking
garage.
Public Parking: The Aviation
Authority offers the convenience of a surface lot and the parking garage. Entrances to the
public parking areas are located on International Boulevard, to the left, as you approach
the terminal building. The first entrance is to the surface parking lot and the second
entrance leads you to the parking garage. Rates for public parking are as follows:
PARKING RATES AND
INFORMATION
(Effective November 18, 2005) |
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Daily Parking |
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Surface Parking |
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0-30
minutes (1/2 hour) |
Free |
Each
additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof |
$1.00 |
Daily
maximum per 24 hours |
$8.00 |
Lost
ticket fee (minimum charge per day) |
$8.00 |
Deck |
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0-30
minutes (1/2 Hour) |
Free |
Each
additional 1/2 hour or fraction thereof |
$1.00 |
Daily
maximum per 24 hours |
$12.00 |
Lost
ticket fee (minimum charge per day) |
$12.00 |
Valet Parking Available: Valet parking
services are available at the International Airport. Valet services are provided by
Republic Parking Systems (843-552-6060) and are available each day of the week between the
hours of 5:00am to 1:00am (or until the last flight arrives). The Valet queuing area is
located on the outside lane on approach to the Terminal Building.
Terminal Baggage Claim Area: The
Terminal Baggage Claim area is designated as the immediate curbside pick-up area.
Passengers arriving who are to be picked up in a private car should collect their luggage
at baggage claim. Private cars are allowed to drive through and pick-up passengers for active
loading only. Vehicle operators may not park, stand,
or wait at the terminal curb for passengers to arrive or to collect their
luggage. Any vehicles left unattended will be ticketed and/or towed immediately.
Cell Phone Waiting Area: When a
passenger is delayed for curbside pick-up or the driver has arrived early and is waiting
for the passenger to arrive; a cell phone waiting area is conveniently located near the
terminal. Drivers may use the designated cell phone waiting area on Terminal Loop Road
while waiting for the arrival of a passenger. The waiting area is on the right as you
drive away from the Terminal building. This is a temporary parking area, at no cost, for
the purpose of waiting for a phone call from the passenger indicating they are ready to be
picked up at curbside. When a cell phone call is received from the arriving passenger,
arrange to meet them at the baggage claim curb area. It is helpful to wait until the
passenger has collected their luggage before pulling up to the curb. There are no
telephones or restrooms in the cell phone waiting area. For safety reasons, drivers must
remain in their vehicles. Vehicles left unattended will be towed immediately.
Public Transportation: Public
transportation or taxi/limousine services are available at the International Airport. The
local public transportation system (CARTA) is available and makes daily stops at the
International Terminal near the baggage claim area. Taxi and limousine service from the
airport may be arranged through the Ground Transportation Starter located outside Baggage
Claim.
Click here to view the parking guide.
Rebekah Beaman
Manager of Public Affairs
(843) 767-7000
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