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Fairfield County Airport

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The airport, operated by Chris Minton, Owner of M & M Aviation, is located on Hwy 269 in the Greenbrier section of Fairfield County. Call (803) 635-3086 or FAX (803) 635-1058. The airport features 5,000-foot runway and parallel taxiway, Jet and 100/LL fuel, Terminal building, T-hangars, Rental cars, Rental airplanes, Flight instruction, Pilot’s shop, stocks supplies. Following the tracks of the old Rockton-Rion Railway (now used by the Railroad Museum) or driving Road 269 south of Winnsboro through rolling forest lands, fields of new-mown hay, and old homes will lead to one of Fairfield County’s treasures, the airport. It is not something to be found easily as the only indication is a small “Runway Road” sign, but the buildings and windsock are clearly visible as beacons.

Flying is not a new interest in the area as many local young men were in the Army Air Corps (now known as the Air Force) during WWII. Originally located north of Winnsboro in the Adger community, operations were moved in the 70’s to the present location for longer runways and more open areas. In the ensuing years, service has been expanded, a terminal building has been constructed , the runway has been expanded to 5,000 feet for corporate jets, and 10 new hangars are under construction. Chris Minton of M & M Aviation provides multiple services including: maintenance, Certified A & P & AI, monthly parking, flight instruction, aircraft rentals, Laser Grade Testing Center, and fire spotting for the Forestry Commission. For transients, they can arrange car rentals, courtesy transportation and lodging.

 

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