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A WORD FROM OUR DIRECTOR

“Fasten your seatbelts!

We are in a period of extraordinary growth. 2016 was a record year for us, and there are no signs of slowing down. In addition to the record passenger growth, we are about to embark on a 5-year capital development plan which will include a terminal expansion, a new Air Cargo Facility, a new FIS Facility, a major apron expansion and improvement, and new General Aviation and aviation support infrastructure. Our board, our employees, and our consultants are up for the challenge. This is an exciting time to be part of the SAV Team.”


GREGORY B. KELLY, A.A.E.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

INTRODUCTION

This year was one of tremendous growth and impressive honors for Savannah/Hilton Head International. The airport not only reached record passenger numbers for 2016, but was also named one of the Top Ten Best Airports in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Savannah/Hilton Head International also saw growth in service, with airlines introducing nonstop service to several exciting new destinations throughout the year and a significant transition to mainline service with United Airlines.

Travelers enjoyed the addition of a new vendor in the terminal, as well as the introduction of comfort dogs Lizzie and Sasha, who helped ease the stress of traveling. Savannah/Hilton Head International ended the year in the spirit of the holiday season by celebrating Snowball Express and Home for the Holidays, for which the Commission brought five deserving service members home to celebrate the holidays with their families.

As the Savannah Airport Commission and staff reflect on a year of enormous growth in 2016, they also look forward to many more milestones to be reached in 2017.

PASSENGER STATISTICS

AIRLINE MARKET SHARE

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DELTA
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AMERICAN
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UNITED
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JETBLUE

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ALLEGIANT
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SUN COUNTRY

 Enplanements

 Deplanements
 Available Seats

LOAD FACTOR %

  • 79%
  • 79%
  • 82%
  • 84%
  • 82%
Load Factor %
2012 814,496797,5041,034,307 79%
2013 823,494818,5941,041,740 79%
2014 963,385953,1761,172,334 82%
2015 1,017,0651,010,1971,214,269 84%
2016 1,089,2221,101,1841,333,669 82%

AIRLINE PASSENGERS

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TOTAL CARGO

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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS

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AIRPORT REVENUE

2016 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE: $0

  • 23.50% PARKING
  • 19.32% AIRLINES
  • 14.26% RENT A CAR
  • 11.72% LANDING FEES
  • 7.84% LAND LEASE
  • 5.79% HOTEL
  • 2.74% SPACE RENTAL
  • 2.43% FOOD & BEVERAGE
  • 2.39% GIFT SHOP
  • 2.25% FUEL FLOW/FUEL FARM/USAGE CHARGE/AVGAS
  • 1.87% FIXED BASE OPERATOR
  • 1.73% MOBILITY SERVICES
  • 1.63% ADVERTISING
  • 1.07% GROUND TRANSPORTATION
  • 0.62% AIR CARGO BUILDING
  • 0.47% TERMINAL FREIGHT FACILITY
  • 0.20% APRON
  • 0.15% VENDING
  • 0.01% MISC.

AIR SERVICEANNOUNCEMENTS

Year-round nonstop service

SAV CINCINNATI

Seasonal nonstop service

SAV PITTSBURGH

Seasonal nonstop service

SAV INDIANAPOLIS

Year-round nonstop service

SAV BALTIMORE-WASHINGTON

Seasonal nonstop service

SAV LEXINGTON

Year-round nonstop service

SAV NEWARK

announced nonstop service from Savannah to Toronto beginning May 1, 2017.

2016 YEAR IN REVIEW

FIRST QUARTER

  • Stephen S. Green appointed Chairman of the Savannah Airport Commission
  • Shirley B. James appointed Vice-Chairman of the Savannah Airport Commission
  • SAV honors the United Service Organization’s (USO) 75th anniversary
  • SAV celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah with the greening of the Flight Fountain
  • SAV participates in the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade

SECOND QUARTER

  • Ted Kleisner appointed to Commission by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah
  • Beads on the Vine boutique kiosk opens in the concourse

THIRD QUARTER

  • Construction begins on the new runway 10 Instrument Landing System (ILS)
  • Lyft launches service at SAV
  • Delta Air Lines celebrates 75 years of uninterrupted service and continuous partnership with SAV
  • SAV receives the Savannah Tree Foundation’s 2016 Page Hungerpillar Award
  • SAV selected as one of the Top Ten Best Airports in the U.S. by the 2016 Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards
  • New advertising kiosks are installed at SAV

FOURTH QUARTER

  • 20th Annual School Music Days kicks off with performances by local school music groups
  • SAV brings home five service members for Home for the Holidays promotion
  • Snowball Express takes off from Savannah/Hilton Head International
  • Air Canada announces it will begin seasonal service from Savannah to Toronto starting May 1, 2017
  • Comfort Dog Lizzie of Savannah and Comfort Dog Sasha of Hilton Head volunteer their time at SAV, easing the stress of traveling
  • SAC’s accounting department earns its 18th Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2015
  • SAC pays off bonds
  • New VOIP phone system is installed at SAV

AIRLINES

SERVING SAVANNAH IN 2016

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AKRON-CANTON CAK

*2 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 177

BALTIMORE BWI

2 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 156

CINCINNATI CVG

3-4 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 156

COLUMBUS LCK

*2 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 177

INDIANAPOLIS IND

*2 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 177

LEXINGTON LEX

*2 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 166

NEWARK EWR

3 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 156

PITTSBURGH PIT

*2 weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 166

CHARLOTTE CLT

9 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 675

DALLAS DFW

2 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 152

PHILADELPHIA PHL

2 weekday nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 102

PHILADELPHIA PHL

4 Saturaday and 4 Sunday departures
Daily Number of Seats: 200

WASHINGTON REAGAN DCA

1 daily nonstop departure
Daily Number of Seats: 50

WASHINGTON REAGAN DCA

1 Saturday and 1 Sunday departure
Daily Number of Seats: 100

ATLANTA ATL

10 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 1,320

NEW YORK LGA

3 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 195

NEW YORK JFK

2 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 152

DETROIT DTW

1 daily nonstop departure
Daily Number of Seats: 65

NEW YORK JFK

2 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 300

BOSTON BOS

1 daily nonstop departure
Daily Number of Seats: 150

MINNEAPOLIS MSP

*Weekly nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 162

NEWARK EWR

2 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 100

HOUSTON IAH

1 daily nonstop departure
Daily Number of Seats: 50

WASHINGTON IAD

3 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 170

CHICAGO O’HARE ORD

3 daily nonstop departures
Daily Number of Seats: 150

*Indicates Seasonal Service

GREEN INITIATIVES

Pratt Industries

CARDBOARD RECYCLING

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Southern Metal Recycling

METAL RECYCLING

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Coastal Refinery

USED OIL RECYCLING

0 GAL. PUMPED

City of Savannah

SINGLE STREAM RECYCLING

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METAL RECYCLING

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LAMP RECYCLING

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CHRISTMAS TREES RECYCLED
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NOW BOARDING CAMPAIGN

In 2016, Savannah/Hilton Head International launched the “Now Boarding” creative campaign to announce air service to new destinations. The campaign was featured across multiple marketing platforms including billboards, print and online ads, and social media. The Now Boarding campaign and corresponding landing page on the Savannah/Hilton Head International website saw impressive results.
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CAMPAIGN LANDING PAGE VIEWS

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‘BOOK NOW’ CLICK CONVERSIONS

COMMISSION & STAFF

COMMISSION MEMBERS From left to right: John F. Rauback, Assistant Executive Director; Ted Kleisner, Commissioner; Lois Wooten, Commissioner; Stephen S. Green, Chairman; Shirley James, Vice Chairman; Sheldon Tenenbaum, Commissioner; James B. Blackburn, Commission Attorney; Gregory B. Kelly, Executive Director

COMMISSION

The Savannah Airport Commission is charged with the operation and management of Savannah/Hilton Head International. Founded in 1949, the body is composed of a five-member Commission appointed by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah. Commission members serve five-year terms.

VISION

The Vision of the Savannah Airport Commission is to provide safe, secure and efficient facilities, to provide air service and to promote the economic development of the airport and the region as a whole.

MISSION

The Mission of the Savannah Airport Commission is to provide leadership in aviation development necessary to provide safe, secure and functional facilities for the traveling public and airport tenants, managing such facilities while maintaining a least-cost approach, maintaining sufficient resources for future growth, providing adequate and affordable air service, promoting airport economic development and supporting regional economic development activities.

CULTURE

The Culture of the Savannah Airport Commission is to maintain the airfield as our top priority and ensure excellence in safety and airport security. We work very hard to do everything in a first-class manner, to offer the best customer service possible and treat our tenants as our customers. The Savannah Airport Commission has the utmost respect for our employees, and we strive for employee development in order to succeed and provide superior leadership in aviation.

SENIOR STAFF From left to right: Dawoud Stevenson, Director of Program Management, Information Technology; Fred McCosby, A.A.E., Director of Operations; George A. Fidler, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering; Lori A. Lynah, Director of Marketing & Air Service Development; Gregory B. Kelly, A.A.E., Executive Director; John F. Rauback, A.A.E., Assistant Executive Director; Lenard T. Robinson, Director of Landside Facilities

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Provided on the following pages are the financial statements of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for the year ending December 31, 2016. These financial statements are provided by management and are for information only, and have not been audited.

The following statements are being provided:

  • Statements of Net Position
  • Statement of Revenues, Expenses & Changes in Net Position
Questions concerning the financial statements and any other information provided should be directed to:
GREGORY B. KELLY, A.A.E. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SAVANNAH AIRPORT COMMISSION
400 Airways Avenue · Savannah, GA 31408
(912) 964-0514 · flySAV.com
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