CHS
Charleston AFB/International Airport
Official FAA Data Effective 2012-04-05 0901Z
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Location Information for KCHS
Coordinates: N32°53.92' / W80°2.43'Located 09 miles NW of Charleston, South Carolina on 2060 acres of land. View all Airports in South Carolina.
Estimated Elevation is 46 feet MSL.
Magnetic Variation from 2010 is 7° West
Operations Data
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 124.75 |
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| ASOS: | Tel. 843-554-9862 |
| CHARLESTON TOWER: | 126.0 239.0 |
| CHARLESTON GROUND: | 121.9 348.6 |
| CHARLESTON APPROACH: | 119.3 120.7(151-330) 135.8(331-150) 284.0 306.925(151-330) 317.45 379.925(331-150) |
| CHARLESTON DEPARTURE: | 120.7(151-330) 135.8(331-150) 306.925(151-330) 379.925(331-150) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 127.325 291.65 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
| CLASS C: | 135.8(331-150) 379.925(331-150) |
| CLASS C IC: | 120.7(151-330) 306.925(151-330) |
| PTD: | 372.2 |
| PALMETTO OPS: | 134.1 255.5 QUICK TIMING 349.4 |
| UNICOM: | 122.950 |
| PMSV-METRO: | 233.95 |
| AWOS-3 at JZI (11.9 S): | 123.775 843-559-3123 |
| AWOS-3 at LRO (13.2 E): | 118.625 843-849-0438 |
| AWOS-3 at DYB (15.6 NW): | 119.575 843-821-8403 |
- REMARKS: TRAN CALL 30 MIN OUT.
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Runway 15/33
CLSD LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 0830-1700. | ||
| Dimensions: | 9001 x 200 feet | |
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| Surface: | Concrete / Grooved in Good Condition | |
| Weight Limits: | 51 /R/B/W/T, S-125, D-275, ST-350, DT-775 | |
| Edge Lighting: | High Intensity | |
| Runway 15 | Runway 33 | |
| Coordinates: | N32°54.78' / W80°2.89' | N32°53.53' / W80°1.94' |
| Elevation: | 42.6 | 38.0 |
| Gradient: | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading: | 154° Magnetic, 147° True | 334° Magnetic, 327° True |
| Markings: | Precision Instrument in good condition. | Precision Instrument in good condition. |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown Midfield Rollout | Touchdown Midfield Rollout |
| Approach Lights: | ALSF2 Standard 2,400 Foot High-intensity Approach Lighting System with sequenced flashers, CATEGORY II or III Configuration. | MALSR 1,400 Foot Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with runway alighment indicator lights. |
| Centerline Lights: | Yes | Yes |
Runway 03/21
RY 03/21 CLSD SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH 0830-1700. | ||
| Dimensions: | 7000 x 150 feet | |
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| Surface: | Concrete / Grooved in Good Condition | |
| Weight Limits: | 66 /R/B/W/T, S-125, D-275, ST-350, DT-775 | |
| Edge Lighting: | High Intensity LGTS FOR BOTH RWYS ARE AF SPEC TYPE. | |
| Runway 03 | Runway 21 | |
| Coordinates: | N32°53.09' / W80°2.74' | N32°54.14' / W80°2.17' |
| Elevation: | 20.6 | 39.6 |
| Gradient: | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading: | 031° Magnetic, 024° True | 211° Magnetic, 204° True |
| Markings: | Precision Instrument in good condition. | Precision Instrument in good condition. |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3.00° Glide Path Angle) |
| REIL: | Yes | Yes |
Services Available
| Fuel: | 100 (green), Jet A-1+ |
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| Transient Storage: | Hangars,Tiedowns |
| Airframe Repair: | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair: | MAJOR |
| Bottled Oxygen: | NONE |
| Bulk Oxygen: | HIGH |
| Other Services: | AVIONICS,CHARTER SERVICE,AIRCRAFT SALES |
Ownership Information
| Ownership: | Owned by the Air Force | |
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| Owner: | 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. |
| 437ABG/OTM | ||
| CHARLESTON AFB, SC 29404 | ||
| 843-767-7010 | ||
| Manager: | SUSAN STEVENS, ARPT DIRECTOR | SUSAN STEVENS IS THE DIRECTOR OF AIRPORTS FOR THE CHARLESTON COUNTY AVIATIONS AUTHORITY. LARRY GILL AF BASEOPS MAN, 843-963-3028. |
| 5500 INTL BLVD | ||
| CHARLESTON, SC 29418 | ||
| 843-767-7010 | ||
Operational Statistics
| Single Engine Aircraft Based on Field: | 15 | Statistics collected for 12 month period ending 2011-06-30 | |
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| Multi-Engine Aircraft Based on Field: | 13 | Annual Commercial Operations: | 20707 |
| Jet Aircraft Based on Field: | 12 | Annual Commuter Operations: | none |
| Helicopters Based on Field: | 5 | Annual Air Taxi Operations: | 28185 |
| Military Aircraft Based on Field: | none | Annual Military Operations: | 25836 |
| Gliders Based on Field: | none | Annual GA Local Operations: | 1932 |
| Ultralights Based on Field: | none | Annual GA Itinerant Operations: | 25581 |
Other 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.
- A-GEAR: RY 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 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 NO OVRN.
- TFC PAT: RECTANGULAR 1200 FT, OVERHEAD 1700 FT, LGT ACFT 700 FT, C5A 2000 FT.
- 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: MIL WX ADVSY/WARNING AVBL O/R VIA METRO. LLWAS. MIL WX OPS HRS 1100-2030Z++, MON- FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL. WX BRIEFINGS FOR TRAN AIRCREWS BYD NML OPR HR AVBL VIA 26 OWS/BARKSDALE AFB,DSN 781-3952/3949/1212; C318-456-3949/1212.
- 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 COMD POST.
- SERVICE: KCHS MIL PROVIDES NO SECURITY AND NO ACFT SERVICES AT FBO'S AND COMMERCIAL TERMINAL.
- SERVICE: A-GEAR - RY 15-33 BAK 12A RQR 1 HR PN.
- RY 03-21 CLSD 1330-2200Z++ MTHLY 2ND THU. RY 15-33 CLSD LAST THU OF EA MONTH 1330-2200Z++.
- CAUTION: RY 15-33 NO RY END LGT. RY 15-33 1 FT RAISED THLD LGT.
- CAUTION: RY 15-33 1000 FT OVERRUNS HAS FRANGIBLE RAISED APCH LIGHTS. RWY 21 HOLDLINE ON TWY 3 1,000 FT FR RY CNTRLN.
- CAUTION: TWY GOING INTO MIL AERO CLUB RAMP UNLGTD.
- 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 TRAINING FLT TRAN ALERT SUPPORT CTC AFLD OPS 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.
- CAUTION: HOT SPOT 1 (HS-1) RY 21 HOLDLINE ON TWY E 1000 FT FROM RY CNTRLN.
- (OVERRUN LEN, RWY 15) RY 15/33, RAISED APCH LGTS IN OVERRUNS. CAUTION: RY 15-33 1000 FT OVERRUNS HAS FRANGIBLE RAISED APCH LIGHTS.
- 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.
- ATC CTL
- FSS-ANDERSON AND-NOTAM AND
- TFC PAT INFO: RECTANGULAR 1200 FT MSL, OVERHEAD 1700 FT MSL, LGT ACFT 700 FT MSL, C5A 200 FT MSL.
- RY 15 BAK-12 (B) LCTD 1250 FT FROM THLD.
- RY 33 BAK-12 1460 FT FROM THLD.
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| ID | Name | Heading / Distance | ||
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KJZI | Charleston Executive Airport | 177° | 12.0 |
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KLRO | Mt Pleasant Regional-Faison Field Airport | 097° | 13.0 |
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KDYB | Summerville Airport | 316° | 15.6 |
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KMKS | Berkeley County Airport | 007° | 17.2 |
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6J2 | St George Airport | 314° | 29.5 |
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KRBW | Lowcountry Regional Airport | 279° | 30.3 |
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KARW | Beaufort County Airport | 233° | 41.9 |
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KPHH | Robert F Swinnie Airport | 044° | 42.0 |
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KMNI | Santee Cooper Regional Airport | 355° | 42.1 |
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KNBC | Beaufort MCAS /Merritt Field/ Airport | 241° | 42.5 |
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KGGE | Georgetown County Airport | 062° | 43.9 |
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KCKI | Williamsburg Regional Airport | 017° | 49.9 |
