Highway Connections
Located halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia, Pickens County.South Carolina.USA offers local companies a strategic location from which they can serve their customers in the Southeastern U.S. and beyond. Bordering on I-85, Pickens County boasts 228 miles of state primary roads.
- I-85 South to Georgia (to I-20 and I-75) and Alabama (to I-65)
- I-85 North to North Carolina (to I-77 and I-40) and Virginia (to I-95)
- I-26 East to I-20, I-77, and I-95
- I-26 East to Charleston, SC and the Port of Charleston
- I-26 West to Charlotte, NC (to I-40)
Air Service
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is only a 45-minute drive away. The Pickens County Airport (LQK), a general aviation airport, has a 5002-foot runway (Runway 23). With a newly constructed terminal building reflecting the mountain charm of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this airport is perfect for business and leisure air travel.
- Atlanta, Georgia – ATL – Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest, Delta
- Charlotte, North Carolina – CLT – American
- Chicago, Illinois – ORD – ExpressJet Airlines LLC, Envoy Air, American, SkyWest Airlines
- Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas – DFW – American
- Denver, Colorado – DEN – Frontier
- Detroit, Michigan – DTW – GoJet Airlines LLC / United Express, Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines, Delta
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida – FLL – Allegiant Air
- Houston, Texas – IAH – ExpressJet Airlines LLC, Mesa Airlines
- Jacksonville, Florida – JAX – Silver Airways
- Miami, Florida – MIA – Envoy Air
- New York, New York – LGA – Endeavor Air, SkyWest Airlines
- Newark, New Jersey – EWR – ExpressJet Airlines LLC, United Express
- Orlando, Florida – MCO – Silver Airways
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – PHL – American
- San Jose, California – SJC – Delta, Sun Country Airlines / MN Airlines, Atlas Air, American
- Sanford, Florida – SFB – Allegiant Air
- Petersburg, Florida – PIE – Allegiant Air
- Tampa, Florida – TPA – Frontier, Silver Airways
- Washington, Virginia – DCA – American
- Washington, Virginia – IAD – Delta, ExpressJet Airlines LLC, United, Mesa Airlines, American
Marine Port Access
The Port of Charleston is a deep-water port with inner harbor channels recording -45 feet, making it the deepest in the South Atlantic region. The economic impact of South Carolina ports is substantial. More than 280,000 jobs and $45 billion is attributed to the operation of the ports each year. Learn More
Inland Ports
South Carolina’s Inland Port Greer, located a little over fifty (50) minutes from Pickens County, is an innovative, intermodal rail facility that delivers the benefits of a coastal marine terminal many miles inland. The South Carolina Ports Authority owns and operates these facilities which allows cargo owners to minimize their inland expense while enhancing flexibility and efficiency. Cargo owners realize savings on variable costs such as container per diems, chassis rental, and demurrage. For firms interested in lowering their carbon footprint, these facilities allow shippers to reduce carbon emissions up to 80% vs. all truck service.
Timing is everything. A dedicated Norfolk Southern train runs six (6) days per week and provides overnight service in both directions to and from the Charleston harbor. Inland Port Greer gives you unprecedented flexibility and control with next-day availability of containers, which works for manufacturers running tight production lines. Read More