A comprehensive guide to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP)
Quick insights
- The Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) is in Greer, SC and is a short drive from Greenville, Spartanburg and Ashville.
- Travelers can reserve parking at the economy lots and parking garages.
- The airport’s website displays estimated wait times for security screening.
GSP is one of the busiest airports in South Carolina, with over 100 daily non-stop flights to cities across the U.S. and hundreds of connecting flight options. GSPOpens overlay mainly serves those flying in or out of the upstate region of South Carolina.
Read on to learn more about getting to and navigating around GSP.
Navigating to and from GSP
GSP is located near I-85 and major highways in Greer, SC, offering accessible routes to travelers from Spartanburg and Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC.
The ground transportation center is opposite the terminal on the ground level. Options include:
- Rental cars: Rental car agencies are located onsite at GSP. All rental car offices are on the first and second floors of Garage A located across from baggage claim.
- Rideshare: The designated pick-up area for rideshare services is located on the center island of the front pick-up/drop-off lanes in the ground transportation center.
- Taxi and limo service: GSP works with a designated transportation company that provides options for taxis, limos and shuttle buses serving Charlotte, Atlanta, Columbia, Ashville and the surrounding areas. Options are located 1 mile from the GSP terminal.
- Hotel shuttles: Some hotels in the Greenville-Spartanburg area offer complimentary shuttle service for hotel guests to and from the airport. The hotel shuttle designated pick-up area is the center island of the ground transportation center.
Parking at GSP
Parking at GSP can be reserved on the website. Pre-booking is available for valet parking, economy lots and parking garages A and B. Travelers can see real-time lot availability and parking pricesOpens overlay on the airport’s website.
Parking options include:
- Garages A and B: Located to the right and left of the terminal building as you approach. Both garages offer hourly and daily parking, and the first 15 minutes are free.
- Economy lots: Economy Lots 1, 2 and 3 are located on Aviation Parkway and GSP Drive. GSP offers free shuttle service to and from the economy parking lots. Of note, economy lot 3 is temporarily closed as of October 2025.
- Cell Phone Lot: The Cell Phone Lot is just beyond Garage A. Drivers must remain in the vehicle while waiting in this area.
GSP terminals and map
The airport has one terminal building with two concourses: Concourse A (serving gates A1–A9), and Concourse B (serving gates B1–B4). The terminal has three levels:
- Level 1: This level includes ticketing, baggage claim and ground transportation.
- Level 2: The Grand Hall (which has shops and dining, the security checkpoint and the airside garden) is on the second level.
- Level 3: All gates and some dining and shopping options are on level 3.
The airport offers a map of GSPOpens overlay on their site, which includes amenities, dining and shopping locations.
The airport is open 24 hours a day, but the operating hours of the ticket counters vary by carrier. Restaurants and retail stores generally start opening at 4 a.m. and close after the last flight departs.
Security at GSP
The security checkpoint opens at 4:00 a.m., and closing time varies from day-to-day based on the last departing flight. Travelers are encouraged to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours prior to their departure time for domestic flights.
Travelers can visit the airport websiteOpens overlay for estimates on security screening wait times.
Getting through airport security faster
Customs and TSA wait times can vary, but there are Trusted Traveler Programs (TTPs) that may help expedite the security and passport screening processes.
TSA PreCheck® allows members to use designated lanes at airport security checkpoints. Passengers in those lanes typically do not need to remove light jackets, shoes, belts or jewelry during screening.
Global Entry allows members to bypass the standard customs line and use a designated kiosk to scan their passport, provide fingerprints and complete a customs declaration. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck benefits.
Some credit cards offer reimbursement for TTP application fees when the cardmember uses their eligible card to pay the fee.
Things to do at GSP
There are dining and shopping options in the concourses, in Grand Hall and on level 1 near the ticketing counters. Travelers can grab a quick bite or souvenir before heading to their gate. There is also free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal.
In addition, travelers can find:
- An airside garden on level 2 to get some fresh air and soak up mountain views before their flight.
- Business workstations in each concourse. There is also a conference center on level 1 of the terminal at the north end.
- An airport loungeOpens overlay on level 2 that serves complimentary drinks and food with entry. You can reserve space in the lounge by booking online.
- A kids play area, GSPlay, which is an interactive area developed in partnership with a local toy manufacturer and The Children’s Museum of the Upstate.
In summary
The GSP airport is a regional airport serving the upstate area of South Carolina and Ashville, NC. Ground transportation services include rideshare services, taxis and hotel shuttles. There are five parking lots and reservations can be made ahead of time.
When arriving at the airport, travelers will go through security screening on the second level and can find all departure and arrival gates on the third level. It is recommended that passengers arrive at the airport 2 hours ahead of their departure time to allow time to get through security screening and arrive at their gate.
