Greenville Downtown Airport (GMU) The Greenville Downtown Airport is located in the scenic Upstate of South Carolina. Operated by the Greenville Airport Commission, GMU is the busiest general aviation airport in the state. The airport is home to more than 25 aviation-related businesses creating 453 jobs that annually contribute more than $35.2 million to the Upstate economy. GMU is convenient to all of Greenville's premier destinations. The Bi-Lo Center, the Peace Center, and the vibrant downtown area are only a five-minute drive away. Shopping malls, hotels, and restaurants are located just a few blocks from GMU. The Carolina First Center (formerly Palmetto Expo Center) and The Phoenix-Greenville's Inn are located right next door, within walking distance of the airport. Southern Hospitality Business Jets at Tac Air GMU is a modern and attractive facility with a wide variety of tenants that offer a full range of aviation services. A pro-business air traffic control tower keeps this busy facility operating in a safe and efficient manner. For hassle-free access to the Upstate or a great place to operate a business, GMU is the "Corporate Gateway to Greenville." The FAA Southern Region recently selected GMU to receive its prestigious General Aviation Airport Safety Award. The award is presented to a general aviation airport in the Southeast that makes outstanding efforts to increase flight safety. GMU accomplished this by completing numerous safety-enhancing projects. Of particular note, GMU was the first general aviation airport in the nation to install an Engineered Material Arresting System (EMAS) in the latter part of 2003. EMAS rapidly and safely decelerates aircraft that have overrun the active runway by utilizing energy absorbing material. In the summer of 2006, this system was credited with saving five passengers and a $20 million Falcon 900 jet that overran Runway 1 due to a brake malfunction. VIP Service at Greenville Jet Center