In a remarkable blend of history and aviation, the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is home to actual graves embedded in its runway, making it the only airport in the U.S. to honor buried residents while offering flights.

What makes Graves Found on Runway: Airport's Unique Touch of History unforgettable is the story behind the two graves—Richard and Catherine Dotson, 19th-century landowners whose final resting place now sits between active taxiways. Today, pilots and travelers alike glide right over this unexpected salute to Savannah’s past, where Graves Found on Runway meet jet-fueled modernity in a literal brush with history.