Hunter Army Airfield, located in Savannah, Georgia, USA, is a United States Army airfield that has a rich and storied history. It was originally constructed in 1929 as the Savannah Municipal Airport, and was home to the first civilian airmail service in the Southeast. In 1940, the U.S. Army Air Corps acquired the airport and renamed it Hunter Field in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Frank O’Driscoll Hunter, who was killed in a crash while on a training mission in 1941.

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During World War II, Hunter Field served as a major training base for the Army Air Corps. It was also the base of the first female aviators in the U.S. military, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). After the war, the airport was renamed Hunter Army Airfield and was used as a base for various units of the Army and Air Force.

In 1951, the airport code SVN (for Savannah, Georgia) was assigned to Hunter Army Airfield. This code is still used today to identify the airport.

Today, Hunter Army Airfield is still an active military base, and is home to the 3rd Infantry Division, the Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron HMM-772, and the United States Coast Guard. It is also home to the Army Aviation Logistics School and the Army Air Traffic Control School. The airfield has three paved runways, and is capable of handling up to 200 flights per day.

The airport serves various airlines, including Delta Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and Allegiant Air. These airlines provide flights to various destinations throughout the United States, including Atlanta, Miami, New York City, and Los Angeles.

Hunter Army Airfield continues to serve an important role in the United States military. It is a testament to the bravery and dedication of those who served, and continues to serve, at the airfield.