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KCHS Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport
Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 31 JULY 2008

Location

FAA Identifier: CHS
Lat/Long: 32-53-55.1000N / 080-02-25.9000W
32-53.918333N / 080-02.431667W
32.8986389 / -80.0405278
(estimated)
Elevation: 46 ft. / 14 m (estimated)
Variation: 05W (1985)
From city: 9 miles NW of CHARLESTON, SC
Time zone: UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time)
Zip code: 29404

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 10/1937
Sectional chart: CHARLOTTE
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: JACKSONVILLE CENTER
FSS: ANDERSON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
FSS-ANDERSON AND-NOTAM AND
NOTAMs facility: CHS (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: TFC PAT INFO: RECTANGULAR 1200 FT MSL, OVERHEAD 1700 FT MSL, LGT ACFT 700 FT MSL, C5A 200 FT MSL.
Wind indicator: yes
Segmented circle: no
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Fire and rescue: ARFF index C
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 124.75
WX ASOS: PHONE 843-554-9862
CHARLESTON GROUND: 121.9 348.6
CHARLESTON TOWER: 126.0 239.0
CHARLESTON APPROACH: 120.7(151-330) 135.8(331-150) 306.925(151-330) 379.925(331-150) 119.3 284.0 317.45
CHARLESTON DEPARTURE: 120.7(151-330) 135.8(331-150) 306.925(151-330) 379.925(331-150)
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 127.325 381.6
CLASS C: 135.8(331-150) 379.925(331-150)
CLASS C IC: 120.7(151-330) 306.925(151-330)
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
PALMETTO OPS: 134.1 255.5 QUICK TIMING 349.4
PMSV: 344.6
PTD: 372.2
WX AWOS-3 at JZI (12 nm S): 123.775 (843-559-3123)
WX AWOS-3 at LRO (13 nm E): 118.625 (843-849-0438)
WX AWOS-3 at DYB (16 nm NW): 119.575 (843-821-8403)
WX AWOS-3 at MKS (17 nm N): 119.175 (843-761-1486)
  • REMARKS: TRAN CALL 30 MIN OUT.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
CHS at fieldCHARLESTON VORTAC113.5005W

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
ASHLY153/5.532905WCH -.-. ....
JOHNS ISLAND357/12.028305WJZI .--- --.. ..
DORCHESTER COUNTY134/15.436505WDYB -.. -.-- -...
MONCKS CORNER186/17.535405WMKS -- -.- ...
WALTERBORO098/30.222105WRBW .-. -... .--

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100 JET-A1+
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 15/33

Dimensions: 9001 x 200 ft. / 2744 x 61 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 55 /R/A/W/T
Single wheel: 125.0
Double wheel: 275.0
Double tandem: 350.0
Dual double tandem: 775.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
Operational restrictions: CLSD LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 0830-1700.
RUNWAY 15  RUNWAY 33
Latitude: 32-54.781353N32-53.530723N
Longitude: 080-02.887137W080-01.939650W
Elevation: 42.6 ft.38.0 ft.
Gradient: 0.1%0.1%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 152 magnetic, 147 true332 magnetic, 327 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown, midfield, rollouttouchdown, midfield, rollout
Approach lights: ALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
Runway end identifier lights: nono
Centerline lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, lightedyes, no lights
Instrument approach: ILSILS

Runway 3/21

Dimensions: 7004 x 150 ft. / 2135 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 76 /F/C/W/T
Single wheel: 125.0
Double wheel: 275.0
Double tandem: 350.0
Dual double tandem: 775.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
LGTS FOR BOTH RWYS ARE AF SPEC TYPE.
Operational restrictions: RY 03/21 CLSD SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 0830-1700.
RUNWAY 3  RUNWAY 21
Latitude: 32-53.087773N32-54.139462N
Longitude: 080-02.736163W080-02.170525W
Elevation: 20.4 ft.39.5 ft.
Gradient: 0.3%0.3%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 029 magnetic, 024 true209 magnetic, 204 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Runway end identifier lights: noyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: U.S. Air Force
Owner: USAF
437ABG/OTM
CHARLESTON AFB, SC 29404
Phone 843-767-7010
THIS IS A SHARED-USE AIRPORT. THE USAF OWNS AND OPERATES ALL RUNWAYS AND THE MAJORITY OF THE TAXIWAYS. THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY OPERATES THE CIVILIAN TERMINAL AND ASSOCIATED TAXIWAYS.
Manager: SUSAN STEVENS, ARPT DIRECTOR
5500 INTL BLVD #101
CHARLESTON, SC 29418
Phone 843-767-7010
SUSAN STEVENS IS THE DIRECTOR OF AIRPORTS FOR THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATIONS AUTHORITY.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 37
Single engine airplanes: 10
Multi engine airplanes: 17
Jet airplanes: 8
Helicopters: 2
    
Aircraft operations: avg 264/day *
32% transient general aviation
32% air taxi
24% commercial
11% military
1% local general aviation
* for 12-month period ending 31 January 2008

Additional Remarks

PONDING MAY OCCUR ON RY 03/21 SOUTHWEST OF RY 15/33 DURG PERIODS OF RAIN.
RY 15/33, RAISED APCH LGTS IN OVERRUNS.
RY 03/21, NO OVERRUNS.
PARKING ON TERMINAL APRON RESTRICTED TO COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER AND AIRCRAFT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY.
LIQUID OXYGEN SERVING AVBL TO MILITARY.
CAUTION: TWY DELTA WING TIP CLNC LINE 161 FT FROM TWY CENTERLINE. RWY 15-33 NO RWY END LGTS. RWY 15-33 RAISED THLDS, 12 INCHES. DEP RWY 03/APCH RWY 21 TRAIN CARS (20' AGL) FREQUENTLY PARKED 1200 FT FROM RWY END.
A-GEAR: RWY 15-33 BAK-12A RQR 1 HR PN.
JASU: 8(MD-3M) 2(MA-1A) (M32A-60) (M32A-60A)
FUEL: A, A+, J8 AVBL AT C843-746-7600 OR C843-414-9200 (NC-100LL).
FLUID: SOAP - ROUTINE SOAP SAMPLES NOT AVBL; SP PRESAIR LHOX LOX
OIL: NON-DETERGENT OIL NOT AVBL FOR PISTON ACFT. O-128-133-148(MIL)
SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
RSTD: ALL INBD VIP CODE 7 OR HI, PAX, CARGO ACFT MUST CTC PALMETTO OPS NO LATER THAN 30 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
RSTD: AMC ACFT OPR RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH COND MODERATE (TKOF OR LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP/ARR RTE AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR/VFR TFC PAT ACT) AND SEVERE (TKOF AND LDG PROH WO OG/CC APVL), CTC PALMETTO OPS FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
NO STUDENT SOLO TOUCH AND GO LANDING ALLOWED.
RSTD: ALL ACFT MUST CTC PALMETTO OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING MIL RAMP FOR PRK ASGN. AV8 ACFT OPR RSTD TO RWY 15-33. NO 180° TURNS ON RWY, EXC SMALL ACFT.
RSTD: NON-AMC AIRCREWS REQ RON SVC CTC COMD POST (PALMETTO OPS) DSN 673-8400, C843-963-8400 PRIOR ARR. TRML APN RSTD TO COML AIR CARRIER AND ACFT FOR CSTMS CLNC BY PPR.
CAUTION: MIGRATORY BIRD SEASON PHASE II 1-15 APR AND 1 AUG-30 NOV. RWY 15-33 RAISED APCH LGT IN OVRN, RWY 03-21 NO OVRN. WG TIP CLNC LINES ON RAMP TWY 115' FR CNTRLINE.
CAUTION;TWY D WINGTIP CLNC LINE 161' FR TWY CNTRLINE. RWY 15-33 NO RWY END LGT. RWY 15-33 RAISED THLD LGT 12 INCHES.
TFC PAT: RECTANGULAR 1200', OVERHEAD 1700', LGT ACFT 700', C5A 2000'.
MISC: BASE OPS DSN 673-3024, C843-963-3024. IF CIV SIDE OF ARPT IS FINAL DESTN, ACFT COMDR WILL SO INDICATE ON DD 175. DANGEROUS CARGO ACFT CTC PTD PRIM, PALMETTO OPS SECD. ALL AMC MSN ACFT CTC PALMETTO OPS WHEN WITHIN RDO RNG.
MISC: REQ WX FCST FOR MIL OPR USING THE ICAO IDENT KIGC. MIL WX ADVSY/WARNING AVBL O/R VIA METRO. LLWAS. MIL WX CLSD HOL. WX BRIEFINGS FOR TRAN AIRCREWS BYD NML OPR HR AVBL VIA 28 OWS AT SHAW AFB DSN 965-0940/41.
AV8 ACFT OPNS RSTRD TO RY 15/33, NO 180 DEG TURNS ON RY, EXCEPT SMALL ACFT.
MISC: MIL AERO CLUB ACFT CONTACT CHS GROUND CONTROL PRIOR TO TAXI.
SERVICE-LGT: AIRFIELD BEACON NOT VISIBLE FROM NW.
MISC: TEMP STORAGE OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS: UP TO SECRET AT BASE OPS AND TOP SECRET AT COMMAND POST.
RSTD: REQUEST C-5 AND B-747 ACFT TAXI WITH OUTBOARD ENGINES AT IDLE.
CAUTION: RWY 03 APCH, STROBE LIGHTS OUT.
SERVICE: KCHS MIL PROVIDES NO SECURITY AND NO ACFT SERVICES AT FBO'S AMD COMMERCIAL TERMINAL.
SERVICE: A-GEAR - RWY 15-33 BAK 12A RQR 1 HR PN.
RSTD: RWY 03-21 CLSD 1330-2200Z++ MTHLY 2ND THU. RWY 15-33 CLSD LAST THU OF EA MONTH 1330-2200Z++.
CAUTION: TWY D WINGTIP CLNC LINE 161 FT FR TWY CNTRLINE. RWY 15-33 NO RWY END LGT. RWY 15-33 1 FT RAISED THLD LGT.
CAUTION: RWY 15-33 1000 FT OVERRUNS HAS FRANGIBLE RAISED APCH LIGHTS.
RAILROAD CARS FREQUENTLY PARKED AT APCH END OF RY 21. RAILROAD CARS 25 FT AGL AND 1000 FT FM RY 21 THLD. GRVL PILES, UP TO 50 FT AGL, LCTD 1000 FT FM RY 21 THLD.
PPR FOR PARKING OF GENERAL AVIATION ACFT ON TERMINAL RAMP CTC 843-767-1100.
INTENSIVE HEAVY MIL JETS & OTHER MISC ACFT EXECUTING NUMEROUS CARGO & PERSONNEL DROPS, HIGH SPEED LOW-LEVEL FORMATION FLTS & MISC AIR-TO-GROUND OPNS.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 28 August 2008 at 0901Z and 25 September 2008 at 0900Z.

 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 15   download (335KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 33   download (314KB)
ILS RWY 15(CAT II)   download (307KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 03   download (310KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 15   download (318KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 21   download (295KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 33   download (308KB)
HI-VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 15   download (252KB)
HI-VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 33   download (271KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 03   download (285KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 15   download (274KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 21   download (280KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 33   download (278KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (15KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums apply   download (57KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KJZI - Charleston Executive Airport (12 nm S)
KLRO - Mt Pleasant Regional Airport-Faison Field (13 nm E)
KDYB - Summerville Airport (16 nm NW)
KMKS - Berkeley County Airport (17 nm N)
6J2 - St George Airport (30 nm NW)
 
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Airport diagram
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 05-Sep-2008
 Local
(UTC-4)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:3410:34
Sunrise06:5910:59
Sunset19:3823:38
Evening civil twilight20:0300:03

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  05-Sep-2008 04:34:49
Local (UTC-4)  05-Sep-2008 00:34:49
 
METAR
KCHS 050356Z 04006KT 10SM CLR 23/20 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02280200
TAF
KCHS 042320Z 050024 08009KT P6SM FEW035 FM0300 06006KT P6SM SCT250 FM0900 03010KT P6SM BKN120 FM1200 02014G20KT P6SM SCT030 OVC120 FM1700 02019G26KT 5SM SHRA BKN025CB OVC080 FM2100 02028G38KT 5SM SHRA BKN015CB OVC035
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
Million Air Charleston ASRI 131.625
843-414-9200
[web site]
[email]
NOW OPEN 24/7

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FS 
100LL 
$6.14 
Jet A 
$6.98 
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Charleston AFB Aero Club 843-963-5149
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100LL 
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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

 Business Name   Contact   Services / Description Comments
Interstate Turbine Management 843-554-9191
[email]
Oxygen service, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aircraft parts

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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KCHS have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
HOWARD JOHNSON N CHARLESTON 1.0 79-80
LA QUINTA INN CHARLESTON 2.5 69-124
HAMPTON INN CHARLESTON AIRPORT 2.6 98-139
HLTN GRDN INN CHARLESTON ARPT 2.2 132-199
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM CHARLESTO 2.2 123-137
QUALITY SUITES CHARLESTON CONVENTION CENTER 2.6 108-170
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT CHARLESTON NORTH 2.4 119-147
EMBASSY SUITES AIRPORT/NORTH CHARLESTON 2.6 149-159
THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL 9.8 137-359
RAMADA CHARLESTON SC 2.6 78-100
DAYS INN HISTORIC DISTRICT 10.4 109-196
ECONO LODGE GOOSE CREEK 8.2 65-70
PALACE INN 0.9 66-88
SHERATON NORTH CHARLESTON HOTEL 2.4 107-189
 

Other hotels near Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport

Miles Price ($)
RADISSON HOTEL CHARLESTON AIRPORT 1.2 112-122
MASTERS INN CHARLESTON-NORTH 1.2 43-56
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA NORTH CHARLESTON - AIRPORT 2.3 75-105
VALUE PLACE CHARLESTON RIVERS 2.4 30-37
ESA CHARLESTON-AIRPORT 2.4 115-125
COUNTRY HEARTH INN AND SUITES 2.6 78-79
COMFORT INN COLISEUM 2.6 89-101

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
    

Hotels in other cities near Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport

23 in North Charleston
3 in Goose Creek
56 in Charleston
14 in Mount Pleasant
5 in Summerville
4 in Isle of Palms
 

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Other Pages about Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport

www.chs-airport.com
www.charlestonconvention.com/airlines.htm
www.charleston.af.mil
 
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