An oasis in South Carolina

The 7,000-by-400-foot runway—believed to be the longest grass runway in the United States—is so smooth and perfectly mown, aircraft of all varieties flew in this year ranging from Piper Cubs to Cessna 172s, Cirrus SR22s, Pilatus PC–12s, a P–51 Mustang, a DC–3, and many more interesting and unique airplanes.

Triple Tree is an altogether different kind of fly-in where flying, socializing, camping, and eating rule.

Attendees gather in pockets across the sprawling 400-acre facility to watch endless takeoffs, landings, and fly-bys. Each night homemade meals are served at the Main Hangar and afterward attendees drift off to campsites and RVs to share hangar stories late into the night.

“Another banner year, over 600 airplanes with over 1,500 operations,” said Robb Williams, Triple Tree Aerodrome executive director. “During that week we were not only one of the busiest airports in South Carolina, but we were equivalent to Cleveland International Airport. We had guests come from 34 states and nine foreign countries.”

Mark your calendars for next year’s Triple Tree Fly-In September 23 through 29, 2024. AOPA plans to return with its Oasis hospitality tent so we can swap tall tales and root for our favorite college football teams on one of our favorite grass strips.