Hunter Army Air Field

Savannah, United States

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U.S. Army airfield serving Savannah and Fort Stewart.

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1929

Location

Savannah, United States

Hunter Army Airfield (IATA: SVN, ICAO: KSVN) is a United States Army installation located in Savannah, Georgia. It serves as a satellite airfield for Fort Stewart and is home to aviation units of the 3rd Infantry Division, primarily supporting military rotary-wing and fixed-wing operations. The airfield is not open to commercial passenger traffic and functions exclusively as a military installation. It supports rapid deployment operations and is an important strategic asset on the U.S. East Coast. The field is named after General Frank O'Driscoll Hunter, a World War I and World War II aviator.

Notable facts

›Named after General Frank O'Driscoll Hunter, a decorated U.S. Army Air Forces commander.
›Serves as a satellite installation of Fort Stewart, located approximately 40 miles to the southwest.
›Home to aviation brigades of the 3rd Infantry Division.
›Supports rapid deployment and power projection missions on the U.S. East Coast.
›The airfield is restricted to military use and is not accessible to civilian commercial aviation.

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City & Place Guide

Historic squares, Spanish moss, and Southern charm await you.

Savannah, Georgia is one of America's most beautifully preserved historic cities, renowned for its 22 lush public squares, antebellum architecture, and centuries of rich history. Founded in 1733, it was the first planned city in the American colonies and retains much of its original grid layout today.

The city blends its storied past with a vibrant arts scene, world-class dining, and a lively riverfront. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) infuses the city with youthful creative energy, while ghost tours and historic house museums keep the past very much alive.

Walking through Savannah's oak-canopied streets draped in Spanish moss feels like stepping into another era. It is a compact, walkable city with a relaxed pace that invites visitors to linger, explore hidden courtyards, and sip sweet tea on a shaded bench.

•Forsyth Park — iconic fountain and sweeping greenspace perfect for strolling
•River Street — cobblestone waterfront lined with shops, restaurants, and bars
•Bonaventure Cemetery — hauntingly beautiful Victorian cemetery full of sculptures
•Mercer Williams House — stunning Italianate mansion made famous by Midnight in the Garden
•Cathedral of St. John the Baptist — breathtaking Gothic Revival cathedral dating to 1876
•Historic District Squares — 22 moss-draped squares form the city's unique planning legacy

Getting around: Savannah is highly walkable in the Historic District, and the free DOT Shuttle connects key downtown locations. Chatham Area Transit (CAT) operates local bus routes. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are widely available, and pedicabs are popular near River Street. There is no passenger rail within the city center, though Amtrak serves Savannah at a station a few miles from downtown.

Best time: Spring (March through May) offers the most pleasant weather, blooming gardens, and the festive St. Patrick's Day celebrations, making it the ideal time to visit.

Local food: Do not miss Low Country classics like shrimp and grits, crab stew, and fried green tomatoes, and be sure to grab a warm praline from a River Street candy shop.

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Hunter Army Airfield, located in Savannah, Georgia, United States, is a military airfield and subordinate installation to Fort Stewart located in Hinesville, Georgia.

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