KCHS
Airport
 Charleston AFB/Intl
Charleston, South Carolina

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 11/27/2025 - 1/22/2026

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:CHS / KCHS
Lat/Lng:32.8986388889, -80.0405277778
32-53-55.1000N, 080-02-25.9000W
Estimated by Ngs on 02/08/2002
Elevation:46 feet Estimated by Military on 12/19/2005
Magnetic Variation:07W,(2010), [-8W (2025)]
Sectional:CHARLOTTE
From City:9nm NW of Charleston

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Ownership:Air Force owned
Activation:10/1937
Attended:Continuous
Control Tower:yes 24 hrs
Type:ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational:ALL
Airspace Class:C
Tower Radar:ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:Jacksonville(ZJX)Jacksonville Center
FSS:Anderson FSS(AND)
NOTAMs and Weather:CHSNOTAM-D service at airport
Pattern Altitude:TPA: Rectangular 1154 ft AGL/1200 ft MSL, Ovhd 1654 ft AGL/1700 ft MSL, Light Aircraft 654 ft AGL/700 ft MSL, C5A 1954 ft AGL/ 2000 ft MSL.
Wind Indicator:Unlighted
Beacon:Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:no
ARFF:I C S 01/2006

Communications

UNICOM:122.950
Weather:ASOS 843-214-2525
ATIS:124.75
operates continuously
Tower:
Contact 'Charleston Tower'
(Military is 'Charleston')
239.0,126.0
Ground:
Contact 'Charleston Ground'
(Military is 'Charleston')
348.6,121.9
Clearance:
291.65,127.325
Approach:
Contact 'CHARLESTON' Approach (24 local)
306.925 ;151-330
121.275 ;331-150
120.7 ;151-330,
379.925 ;331-150
284.0,317.45
Departure:
Contact 'CHARLESTON' Departure (24 local)
306.925 ;151-330
121.275 ;331-150
120.7 ;151-330,
379.925 ;331-150
Emergency:
121.5,243.0
PTD:372.2
Other:--OSPRI STAR 306.925
--OSPRI STAR 120.7
--CLASS C 306.925 ;151-330
--CLASS C 121.275 ;331-150
--CLASS C 120.7 ;151-330
--CLASS C 379.925 ;331-150
--PLMTO DP 121.275 ;331-150
--PLMTO DP 379.925 ;331-150
--OPS 349.4 ;PALMETTO
--OPS 134.1 ;PALMETTO
--OPS 255.5 ;PALMETTO, QUICK TIMING
--AMYLU STAR 121.275 ;331-150
--AMYLU STAR 379.925 ;331-150
--LGRHD DP 306.925
--LGRHD DP 120.7
--SWPFX DP 121.275 ;331-150
--SWPFX DP 379.925 ;331-150
--STUNO DP 306.925
--STUNO DP 120.7
--IC 306.925 ;151-330
--IC 120.7 ;151-330
--BAGGY STAR 306.925
--BAGGY STAR 120.7
--MLTRE DP 121.275 ;331-150
--MLTRE DP 379.925 ;331-150
Remarks: Tran Call 30 Min out.
Master Provides:ARTS-II
Class C
CPDLC (Logon Kusa)
LLWAS
Pdc
WSP
MACP Available:24

Services

Fuel:Grade 100 Gasoline (green)
Jet A-1 - Kerosene, with Icing Inhibitor, freeze point -50C
Airframe Repair:Major
Powerplant Repair:Major
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:High pressure
Transient Storage:Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:Avionics, Charter, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Total:0

Annual Operations

Total:0

Ownership

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.
Joint Base Charleston
Charleston AFB, Sc 29404
(843) 963-3028
Manager: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.
5500 Intl Blvd
Charleston, Sc 29418
843-761-7000

Runways

Runways:03/21
15/33

Runway 03/21

Length:7000 feet
by Military on 10/05/2009
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):61 /R/B/W/T, 61 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
Lights for Both Runways are Af Spec Type.
End 03 End 21
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):5400 feet 
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:15/33 
True Alignment:024,(016 Magnetic)204,(196 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:20.6' MSL39.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:35.4' MSL43.0' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:50' AGL50' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):YesYes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):DOther than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Runway 15/33

Length:9001 feet
by Military on 09/04/2003
Width:150 feet
Surface:Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):93 /R/B/W/T, 93 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:High Intensity
End 15 End 33
Land and Hold Short Distance (LAHSO):5450 feet2650 feet
LAHSO Intersecting Runway:03/2103/21
True Alignment:147,(139 Magnetic)327,(319 Magnetic)
ILS Type:ILSILS
Runway Markings:Precision Instrument,Good ConditionPrecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:BAK-12
Type-H Bak-12A(B) (1260')		BAK-12
Type-H Bak-12A(B) (1460')
Elevation at End:42.6' MSL38.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:42.6' MSL44.8' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:50' AGL59' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:3.00°3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:4-light PAPI on left side of runway4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:Touchdown, Midfield, RolloutTouchdown, Midfield, Rollout
Approach Lights:ALSF2 - Standard 2,400 Foot High Intensity Approach Lighting System With Sequenced Flashers, Category II or III ConfigurationMALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Centerline Lights:YesYes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:Yes 
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Precision Instrument RunwayPrecision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:50:150:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•A110*G-This Airport Has Been Surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.
•Liquid Oxygen Serving Available to Military.
•No Student Solo Touch and Go Landing Allowed.
•Prior Permission for Parking of General Aviation Aircraft on Terminal Ramp Contact 843-767-1100.
•Intensive Heavy Military Jets & Other Misc Aircraft Executing Numerous Cargo & Personnel Drops, High Speed Low-Level Formation Flts & Misc Air-to-Ground Operations.
•Parking on Terminal Apron Restricted to Commercial Air Carrier and Aircraft for Customs Clearance by Prior Arrangement only.
•JASU: 8(Md-3M) 2(Ma-1A) (M32A-60) (M32A-60A)
•Fluid: SOAP - Routine SOAP Samples not Available; Sp Presair Low and High Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Low Pressure Oxygen Servicing (Lpox)) Liquid Oxygen Servicing (LOX)
•Oil: Non-Detergent Oil not Available for Piston Aircraft. O-128-133-148(Military)
•See Flip Ap/1 Supplementary Airport Rmk.
•Restricted: All Inbound VIP Code 7 or Hi, Pax, Cargo Aircraft Must Contact Palmetto Operations No Later than 30 Min Prior to Landing.
•Restricted: Amc Aircraft Operating Restricted During Bird Watch Condition Moderate (Takeoff or Landing Perms only When Departure/Arrival Rte Avoid Ident Bird Act, No Local IFR/VFR Traffic Pattern Aircraft) and Severe (Takeoff and Landing Proh Wo Og/Cc Approval), Contact Palmetto Operations for Current Bird Watch Condition.
•Restricted: All Aircraft Must Contact Palmetto Operations Prior to Entering Military Ramp for Prk Asgn.
•Restricted: Non-Amc Aircrews Req Ron Service Contact Comd Post (Palmetto Operations) DSN 673-8400, C843-963-8400 Prior Arrival. Trml Apn Restricted to Coml Air Carrier and Aircraft for Customs Clearance by Prior Permission.
•Caution: Migratory Bird Season Phase II 1-15 Apr and 1 Aug-30 Nov. Runway 15-33 Raised Approach Light in Ovrn, Runway 03-21 Ovrn 800Ft.
•Traffic Pattern: Rectangular 1200 ft, Overhead 1700 ft, Light Aircraft 700 ft, C5A 2000 ft.
•Misc: Airfield Mgmt DSN 673-3024/6, C843-963-3024/6. Airfield Mgmt out of Office Contact Nr C854-274-8453. If Civ Side of Airport is Final Destn, Aircraft Comdr Will So Indicate on Dd 175. Dangerous Cargo Aircraft Contact Ptd Prim, Palmetto Operations Secd. All Amc Msn Aircraft Contact Palmetto Operations When Within Rdo Rng.
•Misc: PMSV Rdo Unavailable. PMSV/Phone Patch Available Thru 628 Cp DSN 673-8400 C843-963-8400. Wx Flight Closed Wkends, Holiday and Down Days. Military Wx Field Airfield Support Available 24/7 for Svr Wx, C843-754-1956. Msn Wx Support Hours 1100-2300Z++ Mon-Thu and 1100-2100Z++ Fri, DSN 673-3016/3644, C843-963-3016, Closed Wkend, Holiday, and Down Days. Msn Wx Support Brfgs for Aircrew Available Via the 260Ws/Barksdale AFB DSN 331-2651/C318-529-2651 During Military Wx Flight Closure Hours.
•Service-Light: Airfield Beacon not Visible from NW.
•Misc: Tmpry Store of Classified Materials: Limited Classified Store Available. 24 Hour Prior Notice Require with Airfield Mgmt. Prior Coord Require. Contact Base Operations 24 Prior to Arrival. No Classified Store at Comd Post. for Top Secret Store Contact 437 Sos 24 Hour Prior to Arrival DSN 673-0955, C843-963-0955.
•Service: Kchs Military Provides No Security and No Aircraft Services at FBO'S and Commercial Terminal.
•Restricted: Runway 03-21 Closed 2Nd Tue Ea Month 1330-2200Z++. Runway 15-33 Closed Last Tue of Ea Month 1330-2200Z++.
•Caution: Runway 15-33 1000 ft Overruns Has Frangible Raised Approach Lights.
•Caution: Military Ramp Aircraft Contact Chs Ground Control for Engine Start & Taxi.
•Restricted: Rvr Available Via FAA Air Traffic Control Tower.
•Misc: Airfield Surface Wx Obs Taken Iaw FAA Criteria, not Af Criteria.
•Service Fuel: All Aircraft Require Fuel, Please Have in Your Possession the White Dd Form 1896 Fuel Card, US Govt Air Card or Your Base Billing Info.
•Trans Aircraft for Military Ramp Follow-Me Require. Military Aircraft for FBO Prk/Service Require Prior Permission (843-746-7600).
•Caution: Runway 21 - Frequency Prk Train Cars (25 ft AGL), Construction/Utility Storage Yard (20 ft AGL) 1000 ft Fr Threshold and Gravel Piles (50 ft AGL) 1500 ft Fr Threshold.
•Restricted: Prior Permission, Except Airevac, Sam and Amc Gdssii Msn, for Number and Local Training Flight Transient Alert Support Contact Airfield Mgmt DSN 673-3024/6, C843-963-3024/6.
•Caution: Reduced Fire Support for C-5 and An-124 Aircraft, Degradation of Fire Fighting Capability. C-5/An-124 with Emergency Must Closely Coordinate Require with Palmetto Operations.
•Caution: Military Side Wg Tip Clearance Lines: Taxiway D 161 ft Fr Taxiway Centerline and Ramp Inter-Taxiway 115 ft Fr Centerline.
•Restricted: C5, B747, and An-124 Aircraft Taxi with Outboard Engine at Idle.
•Fuel: a++(Military), a+(Atlantic Avn, C843-746-7600) (Nc-100, A1+).
•Caution: Fuel Pit/Switch Obst 36 in High Located 75 ft Left of Taxiway D Cntln N of Taxiway E.
•Caution: Runway 15-33 1 ft Raised Threshold Light.
•Misc: Pax Trml Operating 0930-0330Z++ Dly. After Hours Contact DSN 673-7005/7006 or C843-963-7005/7006. C-17 Engine Running Onloads/Offloads Available 24 Hour Prior Notice. Contact 437 Aps DSN 673-3193/4 C843-963-3193/4 for Coord/Approval. Pass Pax/Cargo Info to Palmetto Operations 3 Hours Prior to Arrival.
•Service-Light: Runway 15 Alsf-2 Also Operating As Ssalr During Vmc.
•All Aircraft Use Upper Antenna Until Airborne.
•Runway Condition Code (Rwycc) not Rptd.
•Airfield Grass Cutting Operations Conducted in Control Movement Area Yr Round; Contact Airfield Mgmt for Dly Lctn.
•Misc: Combat Off-Load Operations on N End of Taxiway D Must Ensure That Pallets Land Prior to Lead-in Line to Runway 15 Approach End; Contact Ground If Pallet Lands Beyond Lead-in Line.
•Restricted: Exp Runway 15/33 Operations Suspd 1230-1300Z++Dly for a-G Inspection.
•Misc: Runway 15/33 and 3/21 Grooved.

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