KCRE Grand Strand Airport
Grand Strand Airport (CRE) is a towered general-aviation airport in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, at 32 ft elevation, with one runway, 05/23 (5,997 ft). Below: the current METAR and TAF decoded in plain English, runway wind components, frequencies, and the FAA terminal procedures for d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026).
| Identifiers | ICAO KCRE · FAA CRE · IATA CRE |
|---|---|
| Location | North Myrtle Beach, SC · 33.8117, -78.7239 |
| Elevation | 32 ft MSL (10 m) |
| Tower | 124.6 MHz (STRAND TWR) |
| ATIS | 119.625 MHz |
| FAA charts | 12 in d-TPP 2611 (Oct 29, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026) |
KCRE METAR and TAF
METAR KCRE 010453Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP290 T01560094 402280117| Wind | From 050° at 12 kt |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 10 statute miles or more |
| Weather | None reported |
| Clouds | Clear below 12,000 ft (automated) |
| Temperature / dew point | 16°C (61°F) / 9°C (48°F) · spread 7°C |
| Altimeter | 30.38 inHg (1029 hPa) |
| Flight category | VFR — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility above 5 SM |
Remarks: AO2: automated station with a precipitation sensor · SLP290: sea-level pressure 1029.0 hPa · T01560094: temperature 15.6°C, dew point 9.4°C
Wind components by runway
From the METAR wind (050° true at 12 kt) and the runway true headings. Tower and ATIS winds are magnetic — use those for the actual runway choice.
- RWY 05: headwind 12 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the right
- RWY 23: tailwind 12 kt, crosswind 1 kt from the left
TAF (terminal forecast)
Issued 31st at 23:21Z · valid 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z
TAF KCRE 312321Z 0100/0124 03008KT P6SM BKN250 FM011500 06012KT P6SM BKN200- Initially · 1st 00Z – 1st 24Z: wind 030° at 8 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 25,000 ft
- From · 1st 15:00Z: wind 060° at 12 kt · visibility more than 6 statute miles · broken 20,000 ft
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov). Times are UTC (Z). Decoded for learning — get an official weather briefing before flight.
Runways
| Runway | Length × width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 5,997 × 100 ft | asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Service | Name | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| Approach / departure | MYRTLE BEACH APP/DEP | 119.2 |
| ATIS | 119.625 | |
| CTAF | 124.6 | |
| Ground | STRAND GND | 121.8 |
| Radio (FSS) | ANDERSON RDO | 123.6 |
| Tower | STRAND TWR | 124.6 |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
Runways and frequencies: OurAirports (public domain) — they can change. Check the FAA Chart Supplement for KCRE before you fly.
FAA charts for KCRE — d-TPP 2611
12 charts effective Oct 29, 2026 09:01Z until Nov 26, 2026 09:01Z. Each link opens the original FAA PDF (aeronav.faa.gov).
Airport diagram 1
Instrument approach procedures 5
Arrivals (STAR) 4
- BRDWK ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- BRDWK ONE (RNAV), CONT.1Revised this cycle
- TORST ONE (RNAV)New this cycle
- TORST ONE (RNAV), CONT.1Revised this cycle
Minimums, hot spots and notices 2
KCRE on the FAA d-TPP search · Chart Supplement
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Charts: FAA digital Terminal Procedures Publication (d-TPP), public domain — linked unmodified, not hosted here. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain). Weather: NOAA Aviation Weather Center.
For practice and reference only — not for navigation or flight planning. Always check current official sources (FAA charts, Chart Supplement, NOTAMs, an official weather briefing). The pilot in command is responsible for the flight.