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KCHSAIRPORT

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL

CHARLESTON, South Carolina

VFR3 Active NOTAMsUpdated 2h ago46 ft MSL

2

Runways

43

Frequencies

0

Procedures

3

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KCHS

FAA

CHS

Elevation

46 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

43

Tower

Yes

Fuel

100,A1+

Coordinates

32.899, -80.041

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

46 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

100,A1+

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

32.8986, -80.0405

Ownership

Air Force

Hours of Operation

ALL

Current Weather

METAR KCHS 061256Z 19008KT 10SM FEW180 SCT250 23/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02330167

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

190° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

23.3°C

Dewpoint

16.7°C

Altimeter

1016.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Observed 2026-05-06 12:56Z

Forecast (TAF)

TAF KCHS 061120Z 0612/0712 20009KT P6SM FEW250 FM061500 21012G20KT P6SM SCT250 FM062000 20015G25KT P6SM SCT250 FM070000 19010G16KT P6SM SCT200 FM070900 21010KT P6SM BKN150

Valid 2026-05-06 12:00Z – 2026-05-07 12:00Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
03/217,000 ft150 ftCONCHIGH
15/339,001 ft150 ftCONCHIGH

Frequencies

AMYLU STAR (2)APCH (6)BAGGY STAR (2)CD (2)CHARLESTON RCO (2)CHS VORTAC (1)CLASS C (4)D-ATIS (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)LCL (2)LGRHD DP (2)MLTRE DP (2)OPS (3)OSPRI STAR (2)PLMTO DP (2)PTD (1)STUNO DP (2)SWPFX DP (2)UNICOM (1)
TypeFrequencyName
AMYLU STAR121.275CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
AMYLU STAR379.925CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P379.925CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P ICXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P ICXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/SXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/SXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
BAGGY STARXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
BAGGY STARXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CD/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CD/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CHARLESTON RCOXXX.XXXCHARLESTON
CHARLESTON RCOXXX.XXXCHARLESTON
CHS VORTACXXX.XXXCHARLESTON
CLASS CXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CLASS CXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CLASS CXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CLASS CXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
D-ATISXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
EMERGXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
EMERGXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
GND/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
GND/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LCL/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LCL/PXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LGRHD DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LGRHD DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
MLTRE DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
MLTRE DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OPSXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OPSXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OPSXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OSPRI STARXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OSPRI STARXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
PLMTO DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
PLMTO DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
PTDXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
STUNO DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
STUNO DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
SWPFX DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
SWPFX DPXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL
UNICOMXXX.XXXCHARLESTON AFB/INTL

Active NOTAMs

3 ActiveMIL: 1DOM: 1FDC: 1

M0449/26

2026-05-06 05:14 2026-06-30 23:59

CHS 26/008

2026-05-05 13:30 2026-06-01 04:00

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KCHS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL (KCHS) is a military airport open to the public located in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 46 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 32.8986°N, 80.0405°W.

Runways

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL has 2 runways. The longest runway (03/21) measures 7,000 feet by 150 feet with a conc surface. Other runways include 15/33 (9,001 ft, CONC).

Communications & Operations

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL is a towered airport. A total of 43 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL offers 100,A1+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at CHARLESTON AFB/INTL is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 3 active NOTAMs for this facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KCHS?

KCHS is the ICAO identifier for CHARLESTON AFB/INTL, a public-use airport located in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, United States.

How many runways does CHARLESTON AFB/INTL have?

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL (KCHS) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KCHS?

The field elevation of CHARLESTON AFB/INTL is 46 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at KCHS?

Yes, CHARLESTON AFB/INTL offers 100,A1+ fuel.

What are the current weather conditions at KCHS?

The current flight category at CHARLESTON AFB/INTL is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at KCHS?

There are currently 3 active NOTAMs for CHARLESTON AFB/INTL. Sign up for AeroCopilot to read decoded NOTAM text and AI interpretations.

How do I access complete data for KCHS?

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Where is CHARLESTON AFB/INTL located?

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL (KCHS) is located in CHARLESTON, South Carolina, United States, at an elevation of 46 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 6, 12:27 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:56 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 6, 12:56 PM UTC