CHARLESTON AFB/INTL

CHARLESTON, SC, US

Towered Public Use
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Data Source: Cycle Dec 25, 2025 • Version 1.0
FAA LID

CHS

ICAO

KCHS

Coordinates
32.898639, -80.040528
Elevation

46.0 ft

VFR
Pattern Directions
03/21 LEFT
15/33 LEFT
Key Frequencies
GROUND (121.9) 121.9 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
D-ATIS (VHF) 124.75 MHz
GROUND (348.6) 348.6 MHz
IFR
Approach Procedures
15: ILS
LOC: 109.7 MHz | GS: 3.0° | Bearing: 154.4°
[1]
33: ILS
LOC: 108.9 MHz | GS: 3.0° | Bearing: 334.4°
[2]
CHS (VORTAC)
VORTAC: 113.5 MHz
[1] ILS CLASSIFICATION CODE IIE
[2] ILS/LOCALIZER UNUSBL BYD 20 DEG RIGHT OF COURSE.; ILS CLASSIFICATION CODE ID.
IFR Frequencies
Approach 126.0 MHz
Departure 120.7 MHz
Services
Fuel: 100,A1+
Landing Fee: No
Storage: HGR, TIE
Key Numbers
TDZE: 21 ft
TCH: 59 ft Unusual
Basic Information
Facility Type A
Site Number 22174.
County CHARLESTON
Chart Name CHARLOTTE
Distance from City 9 nm NW
Land Area 2,060 acres
Magnetic Variation 7W (2010)
Airport Address
CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CHARLESTON, SC
Ownership
Owner
USAF
JOINT BASE CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON AFB SC 29404
(843) 963-3028
Manager
ELLIOTT SUMMEY
5500 INTL BLVD
CHARLESTON SC 29418
843-761-7000
Ownership Type MA
Status & Certification
Activation Date 1937/10
ARFF Certification 2006/01
NPIAS Code NGPY3
Airspace Analysis NO OBJECTION
Customs Landing Rights Military/Civil Joint Use
Inspection Method F (Follow-up Inspection)
Inspection Agency F (FAA)
Last Inspection Date 2025-04-30
Runway Length Width Surface Lighting Traffic Pattern Pattern Alt
03/21 7,000 ft 150 ft CONC HIGH 03: Left, 21: Left Not Published
15/33 9,001 ft 150 ft CONC HIGH 15: Left, 33: Left Not Published
VHF
CD/P (119.85) 119.85 MHz
DEPARTURE (120.7), DEPARTURE (120.7), DEPARTURE (120.7), DEPARTURE (120.7), DEPARTURE (120.7), STUNO DP (120.7), BAGGY STAR (120.7), CLASS C (120.7), LGRHD DP (120.7), OSPRI STAR (120.7) 120.7 MHz
DEPARTURE (121.275), DEPARTURE (121.275), DEPARTURE (121.275), PLMTO DP (121.275), SWPFX DP (121.275), AMYLU STAR (121.275), CLASS C (121.275), MLTRE DP (121.275) 121.275 MHz
EMERGENCY (121.5) 121.5 MHz
GROUND (121.9) 121.9 MHz
CHARLESTON RCO (122.1R) 122.1R MHz
CHARLESTON RCO (122.2) 122.2 MHz
UNICOM 122.95 MHz
D-ATIS (VHF) 124.75 MHz
APPROACH (VHF) 126.0 MHz
CD/P (127.325) 127.325 MHz
OPS (134.1) 134.1 MHz
CHS VORTAC 113.5/82X MHz
UHF [1]
APPROACH (UHF) 239.0 MHz
EMERGENCY (243.0) 243.0 MHz
OPS (255.5) 255.5 MHz
APCH/S (284.0) 284.0 MHz
CD/P (291.65) 291.65 MHz
DEPARTURE (306.925), DEPARTURE (306.925), DEPARTURE (306.925), DEPARTURE (306.925), DEPARTURE (306.925), CLASS C (306.925), LGRHD DP (306.925), OSPRI STAR (306.925), BAGGY STAR (306.925), STUNO DP (306.925) 306.925 MHz
APCH/S (317.45) 317.45 MHz
GROUND (348.6) 348.6 MHz
OPS (349.4) 349.4 MHz
DEPARTURE (UHF) 372.2 MHz [2]
DEPARTURE (379.925), DEPARTURE (379.925), DEPARTURE (379.925), CLASS C (379.925), PLMTO DP (379.925), SWPFX DP (379.925), AMYLU STAR (379.925), MLTRE DP (379.925) 379.925 MHz
[1] Military/interoperability frequencies
[2] REMARKS: TRAN CALL 30 MIN OUT.
FAA Services
ARTCC ZJX - JACKSONVILLE
FSS AND - ANDERSON
FSS Toll-Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM-D Available
Beacon Schedule SS-SR
Beacon Color WG
Wind Indicator Y
Facilities
Fuel Types 100,A1+
Airframe Repair MAJOR
Powerplant Repair MAJOR
Bottled Oxygen NONE
Bulk Oxygen HIGH
Transient Storage HGR, TIE
Other Services AVNCS, CHTR, SALES
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