Latest update: 1900z, Sept 17th.
Most airports have reopened, with the exception of KILM and KOAJ (see below).
The National Weather Service have warned – “Florence is forecast to bring a large area of rainfall of 20-40 inches to parts of NC/SC. We cannot overstate the threat of catastrophic flooding this storm will bring!”
Severe disruption is expected across the entire region spanning from KSAV/Savannah in the south up to KRIC/Richmond in the north, with multiple airport closures planned.
As of 1900z on Sep 17th, the situation is as follows:
- ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (KAVL) @flyavlnow
Airport is open and operational. - CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA (KCHS) @iflyCHS
Airport is open and operational. - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA (KCHO) @CHOAirport
Airport is open and operational. - WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA (KILM) @ILMAirport
The airport is open, but it’s not recommended to operate, no power, no ILS, no tower. One runway is open for rotor aircraft. - FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (KFAY) @flyFAYairport
Airport is open and operational.
- MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA (KMYR) @FlyMyrtleBeach
Airport is open and operational, some equipment outages, keep an eye on Notams.
- GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA (KGSO) @flyfromPTI
Airport is open and operational. - HILTON HEAD, SOUTH CAROLINA (KHXD) @hiltonheadSC
Airport is open and operational. - NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (KORF) @NorfolkAirport
Airport is open and operational. - RALEIGH-DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA (KRDU) @RDUairport
Airport is open and operational. - SAVANNAH, GEORGIA (KSAV) @fly_SAV
Airport is open and operational. - WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA (KINT)
Airport is open and operational. - LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA (KLYH) @lynchburggov
Airport is open and operational. - RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (KRIC) @flack4RIC
Airport is open and operational. - CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (KCLT) @cltairport
Airport is open and operational. - NEW BERN, SOUTH CAROLINA (KFLO)
Airport is open and operational.
- FLORENCE, NORTH CAROLINA (KEWN)
Airport is open and operational. - PITT-GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (KPGV)
Airport is open and operational. - JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA (KOAJ)
The airport is closed – scheduled to reopen Sept 18, accepting military and rescue flights. - ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA (KRWI)
Airport is open and operational.
Do you know more and can add to this list? Let us know!
Extra Reading:
- Google Crisis Map
- You can view the latest projections and forecast maps with the NOAA here.
- You can view the latest information from the FAA here. The latest flight delay information is here.
