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Charleston AFB/Intl (KCHS/CHS) — Charleston, United States

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Port of entry: Yes, with conditions
Fuel: 100, Jet A-1+
Tower: 126
Runways: 03/21, 15/33
Community check: 243 days ago
Elevation: 46 ft

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90% Data Complete 47 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Observed Activity · Oct 26

80 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 18:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-26

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KCHS
Name: Charleston AFB/Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 32.898602
Longitude: -80.040497
Elevation: 46 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Charleston
IATA Code: CHS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: 15.4 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 7004 X 150
Surface: ASP
PCN: 61
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 03, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 21, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 03, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 21, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 03, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 21
Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

Designation: 15/33
Dimensions: 9001 X 200
Surface: CON
PCN: 93
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB
Approach Types: ILS OR LOC RWY 15, ILS OR LOC RWY 33, ILS RWY 15 (SA CAT I), ILS RWY 15 (CAT II), RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 15, RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 33, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 15, RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 33, VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 33, HI-VOR Z OR TACAN Z RWY 15, VOR Y OR TACAN Y RWY 15
Remarks: N/A

Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC

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Frequencies

Tower: 126.000 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 121.500, 122.950, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 124.750 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours

Tuesday Open 24 hours

Wednesday Open 24 hours

Thursday Open 24 hours

Friday Open 24 hours

Saturday Open 24 hours

Sunday Open 24 hours

Charleston AFB/Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 843-761-7000
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: None for non-commercial users Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Parking Fee: Not recorded
Handling Mandatory: Not recorded
Currency: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Fuel Information

Fuel (FAA, public use): 100, Jet A-1+ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs clearance by prior arrangement only (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
APIS Required: Yes, for private aircraft arriving from or departing to another country (CBP eAPIS) Source: 19 CFR 122.22 Electronic manifest for private aircraft, 2026-10-01
GAR Required: Not recorded

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Not recorded
Remarks: Not recorded

Alternates

KMYR

ICAO: KMYR
Name: Myrtle Beach Intl
Distance (NM): 72.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: User fee airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.15); customs Mon-Fri 0800-1700, other times by prior permission and fee (NASR) Source: 19 CFR 122.15 User fee airports, 2026-10-13 (last amended 2025-11-17)

KSAV

ICAO: KSAV
Name: Savannah/Hilton Head Intl
Distance (NM): 74.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); closed to international general aviation arrivals except with 24 hours prior permission (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

KCAE

ICAO: KCAE
Name: Columbia Metro
Distance (NM): 82.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A0838/

warning

ILS out of service

CHS NAV ILS RWY 15 U/S

2026-10-27 11:00 UTC 2026-10-27 21:30 UTC

A838/26

warning

ILS out of service

CHS NAV ILS RWY 15 U/S

2026-10-27 11:00 UTC 2026-10-27 21:30 UTC

A0833/

caution

Taxiway restriction

TWY G BTN APCH END RWY 33 AND TWY F WIP SURVEYING

2026-10-27 13:30 UTC 2026-10-27 22:30 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KCHS?: Charleston AFB/Intl operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KCHS?: The tower frequency at Charleston AFB/Intl is 126 MHz.
What fuel is available at KCHS?: The FAA lists 100, Jet A-1+ for public use at Charleston AFB/Intl. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KCHS require landing permits?: It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KCHS located?: Charleston AFB/Intl (KCHS) is located in Charleston, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCHS?: The IATA code for Charleston AFB/Intl is CHS.
Does KCHS have an ILS approach?: Yes, the FAA publishes ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches at Charleston AFB/Intl to runways 15, 33. Source: FAA terminal procedures (d-TPP), cycle 2610, valid to 2026-10-29 09:01 UTC.
Is KCHS a port of entry?: Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14); customs clearance by prior arrangement only (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.

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