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Capital
Columbia
Avg Elevation
350 ft
Climate
Humid subtropical
Terrain
Coastal plain
The Palmetto State blends antebellum history with beach resorts.
Fun fact: First state to secede from the Union in 1860!
Boeing's 787 factory gives North Charleston real aerospace weight; Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head serve beach traffic, and McEntire JNGB's F-16s plus Shaw AFB keep fighters overhead.
Best season: March–May and October–November are best; humid summer thunderstorms and the June–November hurricane season shape coastal planning.
Airspace: Charleston (KCHS) Class C wraps Boeing and base traffic; MCAS Beaufort and Shaw AFB MOAs fill the state, and Myrtle Beach's Class D beach patterns stay hot in summer.