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KCHS

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL       CHARLESTON       SC
  Time Zone: Eastern 
Lat: N 3253.9     Long: W 08002.4    Elev: 46     Var: +07  Longest Runway: 9001
Clr Del: 127.32       Dept. ATIS: 124.75     Arr. ATIS: 124.75   Ground: 121.9     Tower: 126.0

FBO & Flight Services info for KCHS

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 Address: 5875 SOUTH AVIATION AVE,   NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406
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Runway & Approach Info for KCHS
Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
  Rwy
Length
Land Dist**
Approach*
03
7000x150  7000'          
 
  
21
  7000x150  7000'          
 
15
9001x150  9001'          
ILS
 109.70 - 154°  
  
33
  9001x150  9001'          
ILS
 108.90 - 334°  
 * only ILS, LOC, LDA, and SDF approaches to a specific runway are shown
** For any Declared Landing Distance Available, please see A/FD or Approach plates
Runway Weight Capability (lbs.) Help
Runway IDSingle WheelDouble WheelDouble Tandem WheelDual Double Wheel
03/21N/AN/AN/AN/A
15/33N/AN/AN/AN/A
These numbers are Advisory and are not limits.   The Airport Manager should have more accurate Weight Limits
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Approach Charts
Approaches    
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Phone 843-552-2696
Fax 843-552-2584

Comments 2 hr advance notice required. Business hrs 0800-2200 Monday-Friday. *Call four hours prior to arrivals outside listed hours and Holidays. After hours please call 843-579-6513.
Database effective 04/18/2024
Airport Diagram of KCHS
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Facility Name: CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
City Name: CHARLESTON
County: CHARLESTON
State abbrev: SC
State Name: SOUTH CAROLINA
   
Ownership: AIR FORCE OWNED
Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Owner's Name: USAF; 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.
Address: JOINT BASE CHARLESTON
 CHARLESTON AFB, SC 29404
Owner's Phone: (843) 963-3028
  
Manager's Name: ELLIOTT SUMMEY; 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.
Address: 5500 INTL BLVD
 CHARLESTON, SC 29418
Phone: 843-761-7000
   
FAA Region: SOUTHERN
FAA Field Office: ATL


Sunrise / Sunset times for CHARLESTON AFB/INTL

DateSunriseSunset
04/17/24 Wednesday6:4719:52
04/18/24 Thursday6:4619:53
04/19/24 Friday6:4519:54
04/20/24 Saturday6:4419:55
04/21/24 Sunday6:4319:55
04/22/24 Monday6:4119:56
04/23/24 Tuesday6:4019:57
04/24/24 Wednesday6:3919:58
04/25/24 Thursday6:3819:58
04/26/24 Friday6:3719:59
04/27/24 Saturday6:3620:00
04/28/24 Sunday6:3520:00
04/29/24 Monday6:3420:01
04/30/24 Tuesday6:3320:02

Airport Facilities

Airport Attendance ScheduleCONTINUOUS
Airport Status OPERATIONAL (This Status can change at any time - please check NOTAMS)
Airport Lighting Schedule
Airport Storage AvailableTie Downs, Hanger
Extra Services AvailableAvionics, Charter, Aircraft Sales
Wind IndicatorYES - (unlit)
Control TowerYES
CTAF Frequency
Unicom Frequency122.950
Rotating Beacon ColorWG
Segmented CircleNO
Landing FeeNO

Airport Inspection Data

Airport InspectedFEDERAL - performed by FAA AIRPORTS FIELD PERSONNEL
Inspection Date04/14/2023

Airport Services

Type of Fuel AvailableGrade 100, JET A-1 (icing inhibitor, freeze point -50C)
Airframe Repair ServiceMAJOR
Power Plant Repair ServiceMAJOR

Geographic Data

LatitudeN3253.9
LongitudeW08002.4 (ESTIMATED)
Arpt Elevation46ft (ESTIMATED)
Magnetic Variation07W
9 miles NWof CHARLESTON
Traffic Pattern AltitudeTPA: 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.
Sectional ChartCHARLOTTE

Aircraft Data

Operations (Reported)YearlyAvg. Daily
General Aviation Transient 37414103
General Aviation Local 27297
Air Taxi 1650345
Commerical 54653150
Commuter 00
Military 1251734
Aircraft based on Field
General Aviation Singles 39
General Aviation Multi 9
Jet Aircraft 25
General Aviation Helicopters 2
Military Aircraft 0
Gliders 0
Ultralights 0

FAA Services

FSS on field NO
FSS tie-in ANDERSON
FSS Phone 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Who issues Notams CHS
Notam D service at airport YES
ARTCC Name JACKSONVILLE

Federal Status

Airport CertificationAIRPORT RECEIVING SCHEDULED AIR CARRIER SERVICE FROM CARRIERS CERTIFICATED BY THE CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD
Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting IndexAIRPORT HAS A CERTIFICATE UNDER CFR PART 139
Airport of EntryNo
Custom Landing RightsYES
Joint Civil/MilitaryYES
Military Landing rightsNo

Federal Agreements

NATIONAL PLAN OF INTEGRATED AIRPORT SYSTEMS (NPIAS)
GRANT AGREEMENTS UNDER FAAP/ADAP/AIP
SURPLUS PROPERTY AGREEMENT UNDER PUBLIC LAW 289
ASSURANCES PURSUANT TO TITLE VI, CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
AGREEMENT UNDER DLAND OR DCLA HAS EXPIRED.

Remarks

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
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
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.
RWY 03/2 1 LGTS FOR BOTH RWYS ARE AF SPEC TYPE.
Airport Communications & Frequencies:
ATIS Frequencies:   Hours(local) of Operation: CONTINUOUS
124.75
CHARLESTON Tower Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: CONTINUOUS   
126.0
239.0
CHARLESTON Ground Frequencies:
121.9
348.6
Clearance Delivery Frequencies:
127.325
291.65
Emergency Frequencies:
121.5
243.0
Unicom Frequency:
122.950
Remarks
  • REMARKS: TRAN CALL 30 MIN OUT.
  • CHARLESTON Primary Approach Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: CONTINUOUS   
    120.7 ;151-330
    121.275 ;331-150
    306.925 ;151-330
    379.925 ;331-150
    Part-time Approach Frequencies:  
    284.0
    317.45
    CHARLESTON Primary Departure Frequencies:   Hours(local) of operation: CONTINUOUS   
    120.7 ;151-330
    121.275 ;331-150
    306.925 ;151-330
    379.925 ;331-150
    Class C Frequencies:
    120.7 ;151-330
    121.275 ;331-150
    306.925 ;151-330
    379.925 ;331-150
    Runway Identifications
    Runway Identification: 03/21
    Length: 7000 ft
    Width: 150 ft
    Surface: CONCRETE-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: High Intensity

    Treatment: GROOVED
    Weight: PCN 71 /R/B/W/T

     Runway: 03   Runway: 21
    Mag heading: 31°Mag heading: 211°
    Rwy Slope: .27% UpRwy Slope: -.27% Down
    Approach: Approach:
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: Arresting Dev:
    Lat & Long: N3253.1  W08002.7Lat. & Long.: N3254.1  W08002.2
    Elev: 20.6 ft. MSLElev: 39.6 ft. MSL
    TCH: 50 ft. AGLTCH: 50 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 35.4 feetTouchdown Elev.: 43.0 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: RVR Equipment:
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: Approach Lights:
    REIL: YESREIL: YES
    Centerline Lights: NOCenterline Lights: NO
    Touchdown lights: NOTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: DRunway Category: Runway with a Non-precision Approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    Runway Identification: 15/33
    Length: 9001 ft
    Width: 150 ft
    Surface: CONCRETE-GOOD CONDITION
    Edge lights: High Intensity

    Treatment: GROOVED
    Weight: PCN 73 /R/B/W/T

     Runway: 15   Runway: 33
    Mag heading: 154°Mag heading: 334°
    Rwy Slope: -.05% DownRwy Slope: .05% Up
    Approach: ILSApproach: ILS
    Pattern: Left TrafficPattern: Left Traffic
    Markings: PRECISION INSTRUMENTMarkings: PRECISION INSTRUMENT
    Marking Condition: GOODMarking Condition: GOOD
    Arresting Dev: BAK-12; TYPE-H BAK-12A(B) (1260')Arresting Dev: BAK-12; TYPE-H BAK-12A(B) (1460')
    Lat & Long: N3254.8  W08002.9Lat. & Long.: N3253.5  W08001.9
    Elev: 42.6 ft. MSLElev: 38.0 ft. MSL
    TCH: 50 ft. AGLTCH: 59 ft. AGL
    Visual Glide Path: 3.00 degreesVisual Glide Path: 3.00 degrees
    Displaced Threshold: NoDisplaced Threshold: No
    Touchdown Zone: YESTouchdown Zone: YES
    Touchdown Elev.: 42.6 feetTouchdown Elev.: 44.8 feet
    Visual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of RunwayVisual Glide Slope: 4-Light PAPI on LEFT side of Runway
    RVR Equipment: TOUCHDOWN-MIDFIELD-ROLLOUTRVR Equipment: TOUCHDOWN-MIDFIELD-ROLLOUT
    RVV Equipment: NORVV Equipment: NO
    Approach Lights: ALSF2 - standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with sequenced flashers, Category II or IIIApproach Lights: MALSR - 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights
    REIL: NOREIL: NO
    Centerline Lights: YESCenterline Lights: YES
    Touchdown lights: YESTouchdown lights: NO
    Runway Category: Precision Instrument RunwayRunway Category: Precision Instrument Runway
    Declared Distances: Declared Distances:
    C:307/P: