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

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 FEBRUARY 2024

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: 07W (2010)
From city: 9 miles NW of CHARLESTON, SC
Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 29404

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 10/1937
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: JACKSONVILLE CENTER
FSS: ANDERSON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: CHS (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Pattern altitude: TPA: RECTANGULAR 1154 FT AGL/1200 FT MSL, OVHD 1654 FT AGL/1700 FT MSL, LGT ACFT 654 FT AGL/700 FT MSL, C5A 1954 FT AGL/ 2000 FT MSL.
Wind indicator: yes
Segmented circle: no
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue: ARFF index C
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

UNICOM: 122.95
WX ASOS: 124.75 (843-554-9862)
CHARLESTON GROUND: 121.9 348.6
CHARLESTON TOWER: 126.0 239.0
CHARLESTON APPROACH: 120.7 ;151-330 121.275 ;331-150 306.925 ;151-330 379.925 ;331-150 284.0 317.45
CHARLESTON DEPARTURE: 120.7 ;151-330 121.275 ;331-150 306.925 ;151-330 379.925 ;331-150
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 127.325 291.65
AMYLU STAR: 121.275 ;331-150 379.925 ;331-150
BAGGY STAR: 120.7 306.925
CLASS C: 120.7 ;151-330 121.275 ;331-150 306.925 ;151-330 379.925 ;331-150
D-ATIS: 124.75
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
IC: 120.7 ;151-330 306.925 ;151-330
LGRHD DP: 120.7 306.925
MLTRE DP: 121.275 ;331-150 379.925 ;331-150
OPS: 134.1 ;PALMETTO 255.5 ;PALMETTO, QUICK TIMING 349.4 ;PALMETTO
OSPRI STAR: 120.7 306.925
PLMTO DP: 121.275 ;331-150 379.925 ;331-150
PTD: 372.2
STUNO DP: 120.7 306.925
SWPFX DP: 121.275 ;331-150 379.925 ;331-150
WX AWOS-1 at SC80 (8 nm SE): 122.975 (843-985-0983)
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
ASHLY155/5.532907WCH -.-. ....
DORCHESTER COUNTY136/15.436507WDYB -.. -.-- -...

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 150 ft. / 2744 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 73 /R/B/W/T
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 15  RUNWAY 33
Latitude: 32-54.781353N32-53.530723N
Longitude: 080-02.887137W080-01.939650W
Elevation: 42.6 ft.38.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 154 magnetic, 147 true334 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: 7000 x 150 ft. / 2134 x 46 m
Surface: concrete/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 71 /R/B/W/T
Runway edge lights: high intensity
LGTS FOR BOTH RWYS ARE AF SPEC TYPE.
RUNWAY 3  RUNWAY 21
Latitude: 32-53.089100N32-54.140250N
Longitude: 080-02.736163W080-02.170817W
Elevation: 20.6 ft.39.6 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 031 magnetic, 024 true211 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: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: U.S. Air Force
Owner: USAF
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON AFB, SC 29404
Phone (843) 963-3028
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: ELLIOTT SUMMEY
5500 INTL BLVD
CHARLESTON, SC 29418
Phone 843-761-7000
ELLIOTT SUMMEY IS THE DIR OF ARPTS FOR THE CHARLESTON CO AVN AUTH. THE AIR FORCE AIRFIELD MGR CAN BE CTCD AT 843-963-3028.

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 75
Single engine airplanes: 39
Multi engine airplanes: 9
Jet airplanes: 25
Helicopters: 2
    
Aircraft operations: avg 339/day *
44% commercial
30% transient general aviation
13% air taxi
10% military
2% local general aviation
* for 12-month period ending 28 February 2023

Additional Remarks

E60-33 TYPE-H BAK-12A(B) (1460')
E60-15 TYPE-H BAK-12A(B) (1260')
PARKING ON TERMINAL APRON RESTRICTED TO COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER AND ACFT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY.
LIQUID OXYGEN SERVING AVBL TO MILITARY.
JASU: 8(MD-3M) 2(MA-1A) (M32A-60) (M32A-60A)
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 ACFT) 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.
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, RY 03-21 OVRN 800FT.
TFC PAT: RECTANGULAR 1200 FT, OVERHEAD 1700 FT, LGT ACFT 700 FT, C5A 2000 FT.
MISC: AFLD MGMT DSN 673-3024/6, C843-963-3024/6. AFLD MGMT OUT OF OFFICE CTC NR C843-609-4362. 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: PMSV RDO UNAVBL. PMSV/PHONE PATCH AVBL THRU 628 CP DSN 673-8400 C843-963-8400. WX FLT CLOSED WKENDS, HOL AND DOWN DAYS. MIL WX FLD AFLD SUPPORT AVBL 24/7 FOR SVR WX, C843-754-1956. MSN WX SUPPORT HRS 1100-2300Z++ MON-THU AND 1100-2100Z++ FRI, DSN 673-3016/3644, C843-963-3016, CLSD WKEND, HOL, AND DOWN DAYS. MSN WX SUPPORT BRFGS FOR AIRCREW AVBL VIA THE 260WS/BARKSDALE AFB DSN 331-2651/C318-529-2651 DUR MIL WX FLT CLOSURE HRS.
SERVICE-LGT: AIRFIELD BEACON NOT VISIBLE FROM NW.
MISC: TMPRY STOR OF CLASSIFIED MATERIALS: LTD CLASSIFIED STOR AVBL. 24 HR PN RQR WITH AFLD MGMT. PRIOR COORD RQR. CTC BASE OPS 24 PRIOR TO ARR. NO CLASSIFIED STOR AT COMD POST. FOR TOP SECRET STOR CTC 437 SOS 24 HR PRIOR TO ARR DSN 673-0955, C843-963-0955.
SERVICE: KCHS MIL PROVIDES NO SECURITY AND NO ACFT SERVICES AT FBO'S AND COMMERCIAL TERMINAL.
RSTD: RWY 03-21 CLSD 2ND TUE EA MONTH 1330-2200Z++. RWY 15-33 CLSD LAST TUE OF EA MONTH 1330-2200Z++.
CAUTION: RY 15-33 1000 FT OVERRUNS HAS FRANGIBLE RAISED APCH LIGHTS.
CAUTION: MIL RAMP ACFT CONTACT CHS GND CONTROL FOR ENG START & TAXI.
RSTD: RVR AVAIL VIA FAA ATCT.
MISC: AFLD SFC WX OBS TAKEN IAW FAA CRITERIA, NOT AF CRITERIA.
SERVICE FUEL: ALL ACFT RQR FUEL, PLEASE HAVE IN YOUR POSSESSION THE WHITE DD FORM 1896 FUEL CARD, US GOVT AIR CARD OR YOUR BASE BILLING INFO.
TRANS ACFT FOR MIL RAMP FOLLOW-ME RQR. MIL ACFT FOR FBO PRK/SVC RQR PPR (843-746-7600).
CAUTION: RY 21 - FREQ PRK TRAIN CARS (25 FT AGL), CONSTRUCTION/UTILITY STORAGE YARD (20 FT AGL) 1000 FT FR THLD AND GRAVEL PILES (50 FT AGL) 1500 FT FR THLD.
RSTD: PPR, EXC AIREVAC, SAM AND AMC GDSSII MSN, FOR NUMBER AND LCL TRNG FLT TRAN ALERT SUPPORT CTC AFLD MGMT DSN 673-3024/6, C843-963-3024/6.
CAUTION: REDUCED FIRE SUPPORT FOR C-5 AND AN-124 ACFT, DEGRADATION OF FIRE FIGHTING CAPABILITY. C-5/AN-124 WITH EMERGENCY MUST CLOSELY COORDINATE RQR WITH PALMETTO OPS.
CAUTION: MIL SIDE WG TIP CLNC LINES: TWY D 161 FT FR TWY CNTRLN AND RAMP INTER-TXY 115 FT FR CNTRLN.
RSTD: C5, B747, AND AN-124 ACFT TAXI WITH OUTBOARD ENG AT IDLE.
FUEL: A++(MIL), A+(ATLANTIC AVN, C843-746-7600) (NC-100, A1+).
CAUTION: FUEL PIT/SWITCH OBST 36 IN HIGH LCTD 75 FT LEFT OF TWY D CNTLN N OF TWY E.
CAUTION: RY 15-33 1 FT RAISED THLD LGT.
MISC: PAX TRML OPR 0930-0330Z++ DLY. AFTER HRS CTC DSN 673-7005/7006 OR C843-963-7005/7006. C-17 ENG RUNNING ONLOADS/OFFLOADS AVBL 24 HR PN. CTC 437 APS DSN 673-3193/4 C843-963-3193/4 FOR COORD/APVL. PASS PAX/CARGO INFO TO PALMETTO OPS 3 HRS PRIOR TO ARR.
SERVICE-LGT: RWY 15 ALSF-2 ALSO OPR AS SSALR DUR VMC.
ALL AIRCRAFT USE UPPER ANTENNA UNTIL AIRBORNE.
RWY COND CODE (RWYCC) NOT RPTD.
AFLD GRASS CUTTING OPS CONDUCTED IN CTL MOVEMENT AREA YR ROUND; CTC AFLD MGMT FOR DLY LCTN.
PPR FOR PARKING OF GENERAL AVIATION ACFT ON TERMINAL RAMP CTC 843-767-1100.
MISC: COMBAT OFF-LOAD OPS ON N END OF TWY D MUST ENSURE THAT PALLETS LAND PRIOR TO LEAD-IN LINE TO RWY 15 APCH END; CTC GND IF PALLET LANDS BYD LEAD-IN LINE.
RSTD: EXP RWY 15/33 OPS SUSPD 1230-1300Z++DLY FOR A-G INSPECTION.
MISC: RWY 15/33 AND 3/21 GROOVED.
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 from 22 February 2024 at 0901Z to 21 March 2024 at 0900z.

 
STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
AMYLU THREE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (370KB)
BAGGY THREE (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (400KB)
OSPRI SEVEN (RNAV)   2 pages: [1] [2] (533KB)
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 15   download (299KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 33   download (328KB)
ILS RWY 15 (SA CAT I)   download (272KB)
ILS RWY 15 (CAT II)   download (263KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 03   download (235KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 15   download (234KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 21   download (230KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 33   download (242KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 03   download (322KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 15   download (291KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 21   download (289KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 33   download (357KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 03   download (287KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 21   download (274KB)
VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 33   download (274KB)
HI-VOR OR TACAN RWY 15 **CHANGED**   download (295KB)
VOR OR TACAN RWY 15   download (277KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (166KB)
 
Departure Procedures
LGRHD THREE (RNAV)   download (218KB)
MLTRE THREE (RNAV)   download (224KB)
PLMTO THREE (RNAV)   download (221KB)
STUNO ONE (RNAV)   download (268KB)
SWPFX THREE (RNAV)   download (230KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (141KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KJZI - Charleston Executive Airport (12 nm S)
KLRO - Mount 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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Aerial photo of KCHS (Charleston Air Force Base/International Airport)
Photo by King Martin
Photo taken 28-Jan-2019
from 5500’ looking southeast.

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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 19-Mar-2024
 Local
(UTC-4)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight07:0011:00
Sunrise07:2511:25
Sunset19:3023:30
Evening civil twilight19:5523:55

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  19-Mar-2024 05:07:39
Local (UTC-4)  19-Mar-2024 01:07:39
 
METAR
KCHS 190456Z 30013G25KT 10SM FEW250 12/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 31029/0418 SLP140 T01221072 402390122
KJZI 
12nm S 
190455Z AUTO 31014G21KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2995 RMK AO2
KLRO 
13nm E 
190435Z AUTO 30017G23KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2992 RMK AO2
KDYB 
16nm NW 
190455Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM FEW042 FEW048 11/M07 A2996 RMK AO2
KMKS 
17nm N 
190455Z AUTO 36011G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
TAF
KCHS 190142Z 1901/1924 30016G26KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250 FM191000 34009KT P6SM SKC FM191900 24010KT P6SM SKC
KJZI 
12nm S 
190109Z 1901/1924 29012G18KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250 FM190330 30014G24KT P6SM FEW250 FM191000 33009KT P6SM SKC FM191900 21010KT P6SM SKC
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

  
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Atlantic Aviation ASRI 129.375
843-746-7600
[web site]
[email]
Atlantic Aviation is your premier aviation service provider with more than 100 locations in North America, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. We provide standard ground services you'd expect, with a detailed focus on ensuring an unforgettable customer experience.
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FS $9.21 $8.69 
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Signature Aviation 843-414-9200
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Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Passenger terminal and lounge, Rental cars, ...

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Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

  
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Distance
 
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 Interstate Turbine
843-554-9191
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[email]
Oxygen service, Aircraft maintenance, Avionics sales and service, Aircraft parts

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