Flights are provided in the University's Beechcraft King Air 350 to increase opportunities
for faculty, staff and administrators conducting official university business with
various federal agencies, educational institutions, corporations, private industry
and donors.
Flights are made on the University of South Carolina airplane, a Beechcraft King Air
350 (tail # N351GC). The plane has space for eight passengers.
Flights are available to various destinations on the East Coast, Gulf Coast, Mid-West,
and generally east of the Rocky Mountains. Flights further west will be considered
on an individual basis, dependent on aircraft availability, passenger load and cost.
For flights to the Washington, DC area, either Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) in
Virginia or Baltimore Washington International (BWI) in Maryland will be used.
Before Scheduling a Flight or Seat
Obtain approvals as required.
Have each passenger or a group representative complete the Reservation Form prior to your trip.
If approved, coordinate your departure with Flight Operations. Email flightop@sc.edu or call 803-530-2551 or 803-530-6243.
Coordinate any required ground transportation needed at your destination airport.
Arrive at the Jim Hamilton – LB Owens Airport (CUB) lobby at least 20 minutes prior to departure before your flight..
Confirmations or Cancellations
Occasionally a passenger cancellation can in turn lead to the cancellation of an entire
flight. Passengers are required to confirm their intent to travel 24 hours prior or they may
be subject to cancellation.
To Confirm
Email flightop@mailbox.sc.edu or call 803-530-2551 or 803-530-6243 to confirm your seat.
To Cancel
Call 803-530-2551 or 803-530-6243 to cancel your seat or flight.
A reservation form for each passenger or group of passengers must be completed prior
to your trip. Flight approvals are required as detailed on General Information . To schedule a seat or flight, complete the Reservation Form .
Flight Operations
The university maintains a Beechcraft King Air 350 for those traveling on official
University of South Carolina business.