GSP International Airport

What GSP International Airport does

GSP International Airport (Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport) is a publicly owned regional commercial airport operated by the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District, a South Carolina government airport authority founded in 1962 and headquartered in Greer, SC. The facility functions as a single-terminal small-hub airport with 13 gates across Concourse A and Concourse B, serving 2.6 million annual passengers through seven airline partners (Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Southwest, and United) with 100+ daily nonstop flights to 30 destinations and onward connections to 200+ cities. Underlying infrastructure includes modern terminal facilities, multi-product parking (valet, garage, economy lots with 89-91% garage occupancy), a consolidated eight-agency rental car facility in Garage C, 25+ dining/retail concessions, and a 160,000 sq ft air cargo facility with 34 acres of ramp operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Cerulean Aviation.

Revenue is diversified across five disclosed streams: advertising (terminal media reaching 2.6M passengers), parking operations (Garage A/B/C at $19/day, Economy at $10/day, valet at $26/day, pre-book and rewards loyalty), rental car concessions (eight agencies in consolidated Garage C), terminal concessions (retail, dining, lounges including Escape Lounges and Wolfgang Puck concepts), and FBO/cargo services through Cerulean Aviation. Two primary customer segments — leisure and business travelers — drive passenger volumes, supplemented by cargo operators and general aviation users. Distribution is anchored by airline partnerships, supplemented by ground transportation (rideshare, taxi, Eastside Transportation), marketing partnerships (Kiwi.com fare aggregation), and operational partnerships (Menzies Aviation for accessibility services, LAZ Parking for parking management).

Active capital programs include a $10M Smart Glass terminal replacement, a $27.5M 3MW solar/4MW battery microgrid (target Fall 2027), runway rehabilitation of 6,500+ feet (September 2026 closures), and the recently opened Parking Garage C. Recent strategic positioning includes an August 2025 international partnership with Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH), Breeze Airways route expansion (Cincinnati and Fort Lauderdale added July 2026), four consecutive years of five ASQ awards in the 2-5 million passenger category, and a June 2026 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry enrollment event signaling Trusted Traveler infrastructure buildout.

Name

GSP International Airport

Legal name

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District

Website

https://gspairport.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

GSP International Airport is a publicly owned regional small-hub airport in Greer, South Carolina, operating a single 13-gate terminal serving 2.6 million annual passengers through seven airline partners and 100+ daily nonstop flights to 30 destinations. The airport authority generates revenue from parking, rental car concessions, terminal retail/dining, advertising, and FBO/cargo services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Aviation (FBO) & Private Jet Security Services (BPAKAMAK), Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger aviation services
• Air cargo handling
• Airport parking services
• Fixed base operator services

Headquarters

HQ city

Greer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Airport advertising program offering brand visibility to over 2.6 million annual passengers through various advertising options throughout the terminal and grounds
2. Parking Operations: Revenue generated from garage parking (Garage A, B, C), economy lots, and valet parking services for travelers
3. Rental Car Concessions: Onsite rental car agencies operating from consolidated facility in Garage C, generating concession fees
4. Concession Revenue: Revenue from retail, dining, and amenity concessions including restaurants, shops, lounges, and services throughout the terminal
5. FBO and Cargo Services: Cerulean Aviation provides FBO services for general aviation and cargo handling from 160,000 square foot air cargo facility with 34 acres of adjacent ramp

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) operates a single-terminal commercial aviation facility with 13 gates, serving 2.6 million+ annual passengers across 30 nonstop destinations through seven airline partners. The airport generates revenue from parking operations, rental car concessions, terminal concessions, advertising, and fixed-base operator (FBO) and cargo services provided through its subsidiary Cerulean Aviation.

Product overview

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is a regional airport serving the Upstate of South Carolina, operating as a single-terminal facility with 13 gates across Concourse A and Concourse B. The airport functions as a passenger service hub offering flight operations through 7 airline partners (Allegiant, American, Avelo, Breeze, Delta, Southwest, United) to 22+ nonstop destinations, supported by comprehensive parking (Valet, Garage, Economy), ground transportation (8 rental car agencies, rideshare, taxi), and terminal amenities (dining, retail, accessibility services). Subsidiary operations include Cerulean Aviation for FBO and cargo services (160,000 sq ft facility). The airport maintains a terminal map system, parking rewards program, and is undertaking major infrastructure upgrades through its Terminal Runway Infrastructure Projects (TRIP) initiative including Smart Glass replacement and solar microgrid development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminal Facilities
• Parking Services
• Airline Services
• Dining, Shopping, and Amenities
• Ground Transportation Coordination
• Cerulean Aviation FBO and Cargo Services
• Accessibility and Special Assistance Services
• Escape Lounges and Escape Pods

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.6 million passengers served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026CBP hosts Global Entry enrollment events at GSP providing in-person interviews for conditionally approved applicants. The program enables expedited processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the U.S. and provides TSA PreCheck access. Events take place in the airport's conference center.
• Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2025New partnership agreement signed between Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District and TRIWO Hahn Airport GmbH for international airport operations collaboration.
• Eastside TransportationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Ground Transportation provider for GSP for over 25 years. Located one mile from terminal offering minivan economy, executive sedans/SUVs, shuttle bus and limousine coach services to Upstate SC, Charlotte, Atlanta, Columbia, Asheville and surrounding areas.
• LAZ Parking ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerManages all airport parking operations including garages, economy lots, valet, and cell phone lot. Site manager available at 864.662.4300.
• Menzies AviationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides wheelchair assistance services for departing and arriving passengers at GSP.
• Kiwi.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party fare aggregation partner providing low fare search and booking support for GSP travelers. Support available at 1-202-844-4159.
• Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, ThriftycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEight rental car agencies operating from consolidated facility in Garage C serving GSP travelers.
• Airport Environs Planning CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent body charged with ensuring compatible land development and uses surrounding GSP to protect airport operations and community interests.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asheville Regional Airport: Nearby Western North Carolina regional airport serving a catchment that overlaps with GSP's Upstate SC/WNC catchment. Similar small-hub profile with comparable passenger scale, single-terminal operation, and a mix of legacy and ULCC service.
• Charleston International Airport: Another South Carolina mid-size commercial airport operated as a public airport authority with a similar passenger scale, single-terminal layout, and mix of legacy carriers plus leisure routes. Direct domestic peer for benchmarking non-aeronautical revenue and ASQ performance.
• Myrtle Beach International Airport: South Carolina regional leisure-heavy airport with similar ULCC mix (Allegiant, Spirit, Southwest) and a public-authority operating model. Comparable in size band and in dependence on point-to-point leisure demand.
• Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO): Mid-size Southeast US regional airport with comparable passenger volumes, single-terminal layout, and a blend of legacy and ULCC service. Comparable scale and catchment-driven economics.
• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport: Another Southeast regional airport with a similar passenger scale, single-terminal configuration, and leisure plus business mix; useful benchmark for ACI ASQ categories and concession economics.
• Huntsville International Airport: Mid-size Southeast airport anchored by an industrial/manufacturing catchment similar to GSP's. Comparable scale, ownership structure (port-style authority), and infrastructure profile.
• Boise Airport: Mid-size US airport in the 2-5 million passenger ASQ category, with similar single-terminal operations and recognized for service quality. Comparable peer for terminal experience and non-aeronautical revenue benchmarking.
• Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Mid-size 2-5 million passenger category airport with similar ULCC mix and recent ASQ recognition. Comparable scale and operating model to GSP.
• T.F. Green International Airport (PVD): Mid-size 2-5 million passenger category airport recently recognized by ACI ASQ, with similar single-terminal layout and a comparable ULCC/legacy mix. Strong peer for service-quality benchmarking in GSP's size band.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport: Much larger hub airport in the same region, operated by a similar municipal/airport-authority structure. Not a direct competitor but a major substitute for travelers and a benchmark for terminal operations and infrastructure investment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GSPAirport
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCwGyM8WHGURr9WLK2DKrqig
• Facebookfacebook.com/greenvillespartanburgairport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenville-spartanburg-international-airport
• Instagraminstagram.com/gspairport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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