L.2. Liberty International Airport

Formerly known as Liberty County Airport, Liberty International Airport is located just southeast of Kingston on the Liberty/Green County border. This is a full service international airport with commercial airline service provided by United, American, Southwest, and Delta. Currently, non-stop flights are available to such destinations as Washington, DC (National); New York (Newark); Atlanta; Memphis; Cleveland; Mexico City; and Montreal. United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express (FedEx) provide air express freight service. Last year, there were approximately 20,000 departures from Liberty International Airport, with 310,796 passengers boarding flights. Additionally, 300,000 pounds of U.S. Mail and 4,750,000 pounds of freight were handled at Liberty. All runways were lengthened and improved in 2000 with funds allocated by the legislature and local bonds. The terminal was last remodeled in 1998.

Liberty International Airport is managed by the Liberty County Airport Authority (LCAA), a joint powers authority. Supervisors on LCAA represent the city and county governments surrounding, or served by, Liberty International Airport. LCAA contracts with Central City Fire Department for fire protection at the airport. LCAA contracts with Central City EMS for paramedical ambulance service at the airport. General aviation traffic is also popular, with two fixed base operators providing a variety of services for the private or charter pilot.

Liberty International Airport does have a facility that is designated as a Quarantine Area for persons and animals where such separation is required by law or desirable.

The Columbia National Guard has a facility on the airport property. The State of Columbia National Guard’s fixed wing and rotary wing air assets operate from the airport.

Fuel Available100, Jet-A
ParkingTerminal side jetways and Hardstand
Airframe ServiceMajor
Power Plant ServiceMajor
Bottled OxygenAvailable
Bulk OxygenAvailable

Table L.4. Airport Services

Runway

18R-36L

18C-36C

18L-36R

StatusExistingExistingExisting
Safety Area500 ft.500 ft.500 ft.
Type PavementConcreteConcreteConcrete
Length9,320 ft.11,120 ft.9,000 ft.
Width150 ft.150 ft.150 ft.
Effective Gradient0.35%0.78%0.64%
Wind Coverage97.2%97.2%97.2%
Runway MarkingPrecisionPrecisionPrecision
Approach Surfaces50:150:150:1
Instrument Runway18R: CAT I
36L: CAT III 		18C: CAT I
36C: CAT III 		18L: CAT I
36R: CAT III
Runway LightingHIRL, CL TDZHIRL, CL TDZHIRL, CL, TW CL,TDZ
Pavement Strength125,000 lb – SW 210,000 lb– DW 458,500 lb – DT125,000 lb – SW 210,000 lb – DW 458,500 lb – DT125,000 lb – SW 178,000 lb – DW 426,500 lb – DT
Navigational Aids18R:MALSR, RVR, ILS, TDZ
36L:ALSF-2, RVR, ILS, TDZ 		18C: MALSR, RVR, ILS, TDZ
36C: ALSF-2, RVR, ILS, TDZ 		18L: MALSR, RVR, ILS, TDZ
36R: ALSF-2, RVR, ILS, TDZ

Note: ALSF = Approach Lighting with Sequenced Flashing Lights, C = Center, CAT = Category, CL = Clearance, DT = Dual Tandem, DW = Dual Wheel, HIRL = High Intensity Runway Light, ILS = Instrument Landing System, L = Left, MALSR = Medium-Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator, R = Right, RVR = Runway Visual Range, SW = Single Wheel, TDZ = Touch Down Zone, TW = Taxiway

Table L.5. Basic Runway Data

The airport authority is considering expanding the safety zone to suggested Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) minimum regulations.

Dimensions70 x 70 ft./21 x 21 m.
SurfaceAsphalt, in good condition
SW Weight Limitations60,000 lbs
DW Weight Limitations110,000 lbs
Traffic PatternLeft
MarkingsBasic

Table L.6. Helipad H1 Data

 
  • Numerous birds in vicinity of airport.
  • Noise sensitive; noise abatement procedures in effect.
  • Jet testing conducted at NG ramp located at southeast corner of airport.
An aerial photo of the Liberty International Airport – Kingston, Columbia. The photo has arrows pointing to the Quarantine Area and the International Terminal. The runways including 18L, 18C, 18R, 36C, 36R, and 36 L. Fuel Storage is also shown.
Figure L.6. Liberty International Airport Diagram – Kingston, Columbia