South Carolina


South Carolina has lakes that are open to seaplanes and make great daytime destinations. However, there are many lakes that are unsuitable for seaplanes due to heavy debris in the waters from forested lands. Be sure to check with the Water Landing Directory when planning a flight.

Significant bodies of water that are open include: Lake Murray, it has a few sandy island beaches and a couple of Splash-In's have been held there.

Significant bodies of water that are closed include: Lake Tugalo

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South Carolina Field Director

South Carolina Field Director: Ed "ET" Tello

Email Ed: etseabee@yahoo.com

Call Ed: 704-491-3152



South Carolina Governor

Nikki Haley Republican

Office of the Governor

1205 Pendleton Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Phone: 803-734-2100 Fax: 803-734-5167


South Carolina Senators

Senator Lindsey Graham

290 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202-224-5972 Fax: 202-224-3808


Senator Tim Scott

520 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510

Phone: 202-224-6121 Fax: 202-228-5143


Congressional General Aviation Caucus Members

House Members

Jeff Duncan Republican

106 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-5301 Fax: 202-225-3216


Mick Mulvaney Republican

2419 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-5501 Fax: 202-225-0464


Tom Rice Republican

325 Cannon House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-9895 Fax: 202-225-9690


Joe Wilson Republican

2229 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-2452 Fax: 202-225-2455