KCHS — Charleston Afb/intl
Charleston, SC · Elevation 46 ft · 32.8986, -80.0405
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,000 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 03 31° / 21 211° | 03 PAPI (4-light, left) / 21 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
| 15/33 | 9,001 ft | 150 ft | Concrete (good) | High intensity | 15 154° / 33 334° | 15 PAPI (4-light, left) / 33 PAPI (4-light, left) | — |
Frequencies
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 126 MHz — Charleston Tower
- TWR
- 239 MHz — Charleston Tower
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Charleston Ground
- GND
- 348.6 MHz — Charleston Ground
- CLD
- 127.325 MHz — Charleston Clearance Delivery
- CLD
- 291.65 MHz — Charleston Clearance Delivery
- APP
- 284 MHz — Charleston Approach
- APP
- 317.45 MHz — Charleston Approach
- ATIS
- 124.75 MHz
- AMYLU STAR/CLASS C/MLTRE DP/PLMTO DP/SWPFX DP
- 121.275 MHz
- AMYLU STAR/CLASS C/MLTRE DP/PLMTO DP/SWPFX DP
- 379.925 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 120.7 MHz — Charleston Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 121.275 MHz — Charleston Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 306.925 MHz — Charleston Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 379.925 MHz — Charleston Approach/Departure
- BAGGY STAR/CLASS C/LGRHD DP/OSPRI STAR/STUNO DP
- 120.7 MHz
- BAGGY STAR/CLASS C/LGRHD DP/OSPRI STAR/STUNO DP
- 306.925 MHz
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
- OPS
- 134.1 MHz
- OPS
- 255.5 MHz
- OPS
- 349.4 MHz
- PTD
- 372.2 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100 octane, Jet A-1 (Prist)
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 7°W (2010)
- Flight service
- Anderson FSS (AND) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- CHS ↗
Remarks (8)
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- 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.
- LIQUID OXYGEN SERVING AVBL TO MILITARY.
- NO STUDENT SOLO TOUCH AND GO LANDING ALLOWED.
- 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.
- PARKING ON TERMINAL APRON RESTRICTED TO COMMERCIAL AIR CARRIER AND ACFT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT ONLY.
- JASU: 8(MD-3M) 2(MA-1A) (M32A-60) (M32A-60A)
Quick facts
- How long is the runway at KCHS?
- KCHS has 2 runways; the longest is 9,001 ft.
- Does KCHS have fuel?
- Yes — KCHS has 100 octane, Jet A-1 (Prist) available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KCHS?
- Anderson FSS (AND) serves KCHS. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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Nearby airports
- KJZI — Charleston Exec — 14 mi
- KLRO — Mt Pleasant Rgnl-Faison FLD — 15 mi
- KDYB — Summerville — 18 mi
- KMKS — Berkeley County — 20 mi
- 6J2 — St George — 34 mi
- 5J5 — Holly Hill — 35 mi
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