Saint Simons Island (SSI) Airport Limo Service

Stretch Limo Service to and from Saint Simons Island (SSI) Airport

Private flights into McKinnon Field deserve a ground transfer that matches the arrival. Our Saint Simons Island (SSI) Airport limo service meets corporate jets, charter turboprops, and weekend fliers right at the FBO ramp on the south end of the island, then carries guests to Sea Island, the Pier Village, Brunswick, or any address across Georgia, GA. As part of our wider Georgia airport limo service network, every SSI reservation comes with a licensed chauffeur, live flight tracking, and a vehicle sized to the group and its luggage.

Union Limousine has looked after private aviation clients since 1997, and the Golden Isles rank among our busiest coastal pickup points in the state. Because SSI handles general aviation only, arrival times move with weather, air traffic, and departure delays at the origin airport. Our dispatch team watches tail numbers and FBO updates so the chauffeur is curbside the moment the cabin door opens, ready with cold water, phone chargers, and a hand with golf bags or luggage.

Why Fliers Choose Us at McKinnon Field

A short runway island airport calls for a ground partner who understands the rhythm of the place. Our limo service at SSI is built around the quirks of general aviation: no gate numbers, no baggage carousels, and arrivals that can shift by an hour without warning. Here is what sets our SSI operation apart.

• Ramp side meet and greet coordinated with the FBO staff before touchdown
• Flat quotes for island and mainland transfers with no surge pricing on busy weekends
• Chauffeurs who know Frederica Road, Demere Road, and Kings Way without a map
• Child seats, extra golf bag space, and wheelchair friendly SUVs on request
• Round the clock dispatch for late night corporate arrivals and early morning departures

Island and Mainland Routes From SSI

Most transfers from the airport stay on St. Simons: about ten minutes to the Pier Village and the St. Simons Lighthouse, fifteen to The Cloister and The Lodge on Sea Island, and roughly twenty to the Hampton River marina for the ferry to Little St. Simons Island. Guests heading to Brunswick cross the F.J. Torras Causeway in a quarter of an hour, and the Jekyll Island Causeway adds another twenty minutes for Jekyll Island Club and convention center visitors. Longer rides to Savannah, Jacksonville, Atlanta, or Augusta are quoted as flat rate door to door trips, and our Glynn County car service page lays out the full local coverage area.

Golf, Weddings, and Group Events

The RSM Classic brings tour players, sponsors, and hospitality guests into SSI every November, and the Seaside and Plantation courses at Sea Island Golf Club sit minutes from the runway. We stage Sprinter vans for foursomes with clubs, stretch limousines for wedding parties headed to Christ Church Frederica or Epworth by the Sea, and charter buses for Georgia Florida weekend crowds moving between the island and Jacksonville. Corporate retreats at The Cloister, the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, and the Jekyll Island Convention Center fall under the same Georgia limo service coverage, so one reservation can move an entire team from wheels down to the final dinner.

Our Fleet for SSI Arrivals and Departures

We size the vehicle to the headcount and the baggage, and every option below is detailed, fully insured, and driven by a professionally licensed chauffeur. Golf travel and beach weeks tend to bring oversized luggage, so tell us what you are carrying and we will assign the right cabin and cargo space.

Sedans (Up to 3 Passengers)

Executive sedans suit solo travelers and couples arriving on light jets or turboprops with a few bags.

• Corporate transfers to Sea Island meetings and Brunswick offices
• Quiet, private rides for couples checking into island resorts
• Quick hops to the Pier Village, East Beach, and Frederica Road restaurants

SUVs (Up to 6 Passengers)

Full size SUVs add cargo room for golf bags, strollers, and beach gear without sacrificing comfort.

• Families bound for East Beach rentals and Massengale Park cottages
• Golf pairs and small groups with clubs heading to Sea Island courses
• Executive teams of four to six with carry on and checked luggage

Stretch Limousines (Up to 20 Passengers)

Classic stretch limousines turn an airport pickup into the first celebration of the weekend.

• Wedding parties arriving for ceremonies at Christ Church Frederica or Lovely Lane Chapel
• Milestone birthdays and anniversaries at The Cloister
• Bachelor and bachelorette groups heading to Pier Village nightlife

Sprinter Vans (Up to 14 Passengers)

Sprinter vans are the workhorse of the island, with high roofs, rear luggage bays, and room for a full foursome rotation.

• Golf buddy trips with twelve sets of clubs
• Corporate groups shuttling between the airport, hotels, and dinner reservations
• Family reunions spread across several island rentals

Party Buses (Up to 30 Passengers)

Party buses bring lighting, sound, and wraparound seating for groups who want the ride to be part of the event.

• Georgia Florida weekend groups moving between St. Simons and Jacksonville
• Wedding guest transport from the airport to welcome parties
• Brewery and restaurant crawls through Brunswick and the island

Mini Charter Buses (Up to 35 Passengers)

Mini charter buses carry mid sized groups in forward facing seats with underfloor luggage storage.

• Conference delegations arriving for events at the Jekyll Island Convention Center
• Sports teams and school groups visiting Fort Frederica National Monument
• Church and civic groups on retreats at Epworth by the Sea

Full Size Charter Buses (Up to 56 Passengers)

Full size motorcoaches handle the largest arrivals, usually paired with commercial flights into Brunswick or Jacksonville while a smaller vehicle meets the private jet at SSI.

• Corporate incentive groups spread across Sea Island and St. Simons resorts
• Multi day tour groups covering the Golden Isles and Savannah
• Large wedding guest lists moving between ceremony, reception, and hotels

Choosing the Right Vehicle

When a party is close to a capacity limit, we recommend stepping up one size so luggage never rides in a lap. Groups arriving on two separate aircraft often pair a sedan with a Sprinter van, and we can stagger pickup times so nobody waits on the ramp.

About Saint Simons Island (SSI) Airport

St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field is a general aviation airport owned by Glynn County and managed by the Glynn County Airport Commission. It sits on the southern end of St. Simons Island, roughly six miles east of downtown Brunswick, and gives private fliers direct access to St. Simons, Sea Island, and Little St. Simons Island without a causeway drive from the mainland.

Airport Details

• Airport Name: Saint Simons Island (SSI) Airport, also known as St. Simons Island Airport at McKinnon Field
• Airport Code: SSI (ICAO: KSSI)
• Address: 15 Terminal Way, St Simons Island, GA 31522, United States
• Phone: +1 912 638 8617
• Official FBO Website: Velocity FBO at KSSI (the former Golden Isles Aviation address now points here)

History and Importance of the Airport

The airport opened on May 28, 1938, after Sea Island Company founders Howard Coffin and Alfred W. Jones donated land from the old Retreat Plantation and county commission chairman Malcolm McKinnon secured Works Progress Administration funding. McKinnon died months before the first flight, and the field was named in his honor. Clearing work in 1935 uncovered a Native American settlement so significant that Smithsonian archaeologists excavated the site for nearly a year before construction resumed. In July 1942 the U.S. Navy took over the field as NAS St. Simons and ran the Navy Radar Training School there, returning the airport to Glynn County in 1947 with new paving and buildings. The county renamed it McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport in 2003, and a Georgia Department of Transportation economic study later estimated the airport generates about 43 million dollars a year for the state economy.

Airlines Operating From SSI and Domestic Destinations

No scheduled airline serves SSI today. Eastern Air Lines flew its inaugural flight to McKinnon Field in 1939 and served the island until 1964, and Delta operated propeller service into the 1970s before the route ended. Modern traffic is private and charter: light jets from Atlanta and Charlotte, turboprops from Jacksonville and Savannah, and corporate aircraft from New York, Chicago, and Palm Beach are common sights on the ramp during golf season. Travelers on commercial tickets fly into Brunswick Golden Isles Airport about twenty minutes away, where our Brunswick Golden Isles Airport limo service meets Delta Connection flights from Atlanta, or into Jacksonville and Savannah roughly ninety minutes out.

Terminal and FBO Facilities

There is one terminal building, operated as a full service FBO by Velocity FBO, which took over the former Golden Isles Aviation operation. The facility runs 24 hours a day with passenger lounges, private pilot rooms, conference space, courtesy cars, hangar storage, and an on site hotel with a pool steps from the ramp. A history display inside the terminal traces the field from its 1930s origins through the Navy years. Because there is no TSA checkpoint, passengers walk directly between the lounge and the aircraft.

Quick Facts for Pilots and Passengers

• Runway 4/22: 5,584 feet, the primary runway for jet traffic
• Runway 16/34: 3,313 feet, used by lighter aircraft
• Several nonprecision approaches plus a visual guidance system for landings
• Hangar space through the FBO and Gruber Aviation; maintenance by Palmetto Aviation Repair

Passenger and Aircraft Traffic

SSI logs tens of thousands of aircraft movements a year, with roughly 98 percent classed as general aviation and a small military share. Passenger volume follows the island calendar: the RSM Classic in November, Georgia Florida weekend, spring break, and the Thanksgiving to New Year stretch fill the ramp with corporate jets, while summer afternoons bring thunderstorm delays that push arrivals later into the evening.

Parking Overview

Parking at SSI is a surface lot beside the FBO terminal, with no garage, no paid long term structure, and no shuttle to reach the building. Pilots and passengers park a short walk from the lounge, and the FBO arranges overnight hangar or ramp space for aircraft. Courtesy cars cover short errands, though they are intended for brief trips, which is why most arriving groups prebook a chauffeured vehicle for the stay.

Pickup and Drop Off Guidance

Chauffeurs stage at the FBO entrance on Terminal Way, reached from Demere Road near the Frederica Road roundabout. With advance notice the FBO permits ramp side loading, so luggage moves from the baggage hold straight into the vehicle. For departures, most travelers arrive 20 to 30 minutes before wheels up since there are no security lines, and our chauffeur can wait on site until the aircraft has taxied in case a mechanical delay sends the party back to the lounge.

Ground Transportation Options

The FBO can arrange rental cars on request, and Sea Island resorts run guest shuttles for registered guests. Rideshare coverage on the island is thin, especially after dark and during peak weekends when drivers migrate toward Brunswick and Jacksonville, and taxi stands do not exist at the terminal. A prebooked SSI airport car service removes that uncertainty by assigning a specific chauffeur and vehicle to your tail number before the aircraft leaves its departure city.

Tips for Arriving Passengers

Share your tail number and departure airport when you book so our dispatch can follow the flight. Pack for coastal weather: hurricane season runs June through November and summer storms build quickly over the marsh. Many first time visitors head straight for the Pier Village, where the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum offers a 129 step climb and admission details on its plan your visit page from the Coastal Georgia Historical Society.

Beachgoers should check the Georgia Coastal Health District beach water advisories before swimming, since segments of East Beach and the south beach near the lighthouse occasionally carry temporary notices after heavy rain. Pets are restricted on Glynn County beaches from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and golf carts must be street legal to use island roads.

Why a Prebooked Chauffeur Makes Sense at SSI

Taxis and rideshare apps depend on a driver happening to be nearby, and on a small island that is a gamble. A prebooked chauffeur from Union Limousine is assigned hours in advance, tracks the aircraft, and waits at the FBO regardless of delays, with the vehicle already loaded with the right number of seats and child restraints. Rates are confirmed when you reserve, so a late arrival on a holiday weekend never triggers surge pricing or a scramble for a second car when the first one is too small for the luggage.

Booking Your SSI Airport Limo

Reserve online through Union Limousine or call our reservations desk with your tail number, estimated arrival, passenger count, and any special requests such as car seats or extra golf bag space. You will receive a confirmation with the chauffeur name and vehicle details before departure, and the FBO will be notified of the pickup so staff can direct your party to the car.

What We Need From You

• Tail number or charter operator name and departure airport
• Scheduled arrival time and passenger count
• Destination address on St. Simons, Sea Island, Brunswick, or beyond
• Luggage details, golf bags, and any child seat requirements

Ready for Wheels Down? Reserve Your SSI Chauffeur

Lock in your Saint Simons Island (SSI) Airport limo service now and arrive at the FBO knowing a familiar face is waiting on the other side of the lounge doors. Union Limousine handles everything from a single sedan for a weekend getaway to a full fleet for a corporate retreat across the Golden Isles. Reserve today and let the island welcome you the way it should.