GSP Celebrates SC Aviation Week, Cargo Expansion Ribbon Cutting
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (GSP) marked South Carolina Aviation Week with a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new cargo facility expansion on August 17, 2022. The ceremony featured remarks from GSP leadership, South Carolina legislators, and representatives from the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission. “We continue to see record-breaking volumes of cargo come through our […]
GSP Airport District Names New Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer
The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District has named Kelly G. Dawsey, SHRM-SCP, as its new Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer. Dawsey began her role at the District on August 1, 2022.
GSP awarded for financial transparency
GSP recognized by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
Commission Approves Further Exploration of Automated Transit Network System
Greer, SC – On July 11, 2022, the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission voted to further explore the potential development of an automated transit network at GSP. The program will be conducted under a Project Development Agreement with Plenary Americas US Holdings Inc. and will explore the installation of electric autonomous vehicles that will transport passengers between […]
GSP Police Achieve State Accreditation
GREER, S.C.— The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District (GSP) police department has earned accreditation through the state’s official accrediting body, South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation (SCLEA). Representatives of the GSP police department received their award at the SCLEA Council’s annual meeting in Columbia, SC. The GSP police department serves the GSP International Airport and surrounding property. The […]
GSP Partners with CLEAR to Offer Expedited Security Screening
GREER, S.C.— Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has partnered with secure identity company CLEAR to offer travelers access to expedited security screening at GSP. As part of the partnership, members in the CLEAR program can verify their identity simply by using their eyes or fingerprints, replacing the need to show their driver’s license. After verification, a […]
GSP Recognized for Best Hygiene Measures in North America by Customers in 2021
GREER, S.C.— Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) has earned the 2021 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Hygiene Measures by Region for North America. Airports Council International (ACI), the world’s most prominent industry association for airports, revealed the recipients of 2021 Airport Service Quality awards today, highlighting the world’s best airports as judged by their […]
Record-breaking year for cargo at GSP Airport
Greer, SC – Cargo operations at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport continue to grow. In 2021, the airport handled a record-breaking 96,800 tons of cargo; an increase of over 48% from 2020. Included in that total is over 43,800 tons of international freight valued at $5.01 billion; an increase in value of 14.6% over 2020. In 2021, […]
Commissioners Appointed to New Term
Greer, SC – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has reappointed Valerie J. Miller and Doug Smith to the Greenville-Spartanburg Airport Commission. The term for both Commissioners runs from December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2027. Commissioner Miller was selected by the Greenville County Legislative Delegation for the seat. She is a graduate of the University […]
GSP celebrates past, present and future with new Airport Museum
In November 1962, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was officially dedicated, launching a new era of jet service for the Upstate region of South Carolina. Fifty-nine years later, GSP has officially unveiled a new Airport Museum, celebrating the airport and its contributions to the region and its economy. The 350 square foot museum is located near the […]