🎬 In the Series:
First Appearance: Season 1, Episode 1 – “The Righteous Gemstones” (Jet Arrival Scene)
The Gemstones don’t do anything halfway—including arriving home. After a wild mission trip abroad, the family returns in extravagant fashion, stepping off their trio of private jets named The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. It’s a perfect early display of their excessive lifestyle and branding obsession, captured in a short but striking scene that instantly sets the tone for their larger-than-life personalities.
These jet arrival scenes were filmed at Atlantic Aviation CHS, a private flight terminal at Charleston International Airport in North Charleston, South Carolina. The industrial backdrop of sleek hangars and tarmac adds to the sense of wealth and exclusivity, making it a memorable first look at the Gemstones’ extravagant world.
📍 In Real Life:
Atlantic Aviation CHS is a private terminal servicing corporate and chartered flights at Charleston International Airport, located at 6060 South Aviation Avenue, North Charleston, SC. It’s not a public terminal, but fans of the show can still swing by for a quick photo op from the street.
While access inside is restricted to passengers and staff, the hangars and surrounding areas are partially visible from South Aviation Avenue.
📝 Sightseeing Tip: Drive slowly along South Aviation Avenue, and you’ll likely recognize the iconic location where the Gemstones made their dramatic landing. For safety and privacy, avoid trespassing—photos are best taken from the roadside.