Travelers face delays and cancellations at Myrtle Beach International Airport ahead of Tropical Storm Debby

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Myrtle Beach International Airport reported some delays and cancellations Monday as Tropical Storm Debby moved through parts of Florida.

MYR released a statement on conditions and plans as the storm heads toward the Grand Strand.

“The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) team and Horry County Emergency Management Department are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby; however, it is important to note that MYR intends to remain open and operate as normal. The airport and county are experienced and well prepared for severe weather events, and we will work closely with all of our partners to ensure safe and continued operations for travelers and employees. While it is still early to know the full extent of storm or weather-related impacts on flights operating into MYR, some flights have been delayed and/or canceled as of Monday afternoon. Delays or cancellations are issued at the discretion of each airline, not the airport. Travelers are strongly encouraged to check the status of their flight with their respective airline before arriving at the airport. Two of the easiest ways to check current flight status information or rebook existing itineraries is directly through the airline’s website or through the airline’s mobile app.”

WMBF News reporter Eric Richards has been monitoring conditions throughout Monday afternoon and spoke with travelers.

“I’m pretty nervous and I called the resort to see what their policies were and what we should do if the storm hit us while we were here,” Chad Robinson said.

Robinson and his family are visiting Myrtle Beach for the first time, after planning their vacation more than six months ago.

“The resort said their policy is that they will not close unless there is an evacuation order or if lightning strikes near the hotel,” Robinson said.

Francisco Gonzalez is traveling to southwest Florida with his wife and said their flight has been canceled.

“We’re stuck here trying to get another flight to Florida,” Gonzalez said.

At 6:30 pm, eight flights scheduled to arrive in MYR were cancelled.

“Well, hopefully I can make sure our house is ready and we’re ready,” Tim O’Neill said.

O’Neill arrived in Myrtle Beach on a flight from Albany, New York, and said his first experience with a major storm since moving to North Myrtle Beach was Hurricane Ian. He said he’s still not sure what to do about Debby.

“I don’t know. All there will be is flooding and wind. There’s not much I can do,” O’Neill said.

If you or someone you know is traveling anytime this week, you are strongly advised to check with your airline for updates on flight status.

MYR provides a flight tracker which can be found here.

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