KCHSAIRPORT

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL

CHARLESTON, South Carolina

MVFR20 Active NOTAMsUpdated 18 min ago46 ft MSL

Runways

Frequencies

Procedures

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

KCHS

FAA

CHS

Elevation

46 ft MSL

Runways

Frequencies

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 131956Z 02007KT 9SM -RA BKN025 BKN035 OVC040 22/19 A2989 RMK AO2 RAB35 SLP122 P0000 T02220189

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

20° at 7 kt

Visibility

9 SM

Temperature

22.2°C

Dewpoint

18.9°C

Altimeter

1012.30 inHg

Weather

-RA

Cloud Cover

OVC

Observed 2026-05-13 19:56Z

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Forecast (TAF)

TAF KCHS 131720Z 1318/1418 05009KT P6SM VCSH FEW025 BKN060 BKN120 FM140200 20004KT P6SM SCT035 FM141000 28007KT P6SM SKC FM141300 33008KT P6SM SKC

Valid 2026-05-13 18:00Z – 2026-05-14 18:00Z

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Runways

ID	Length	Width	Surface	Lights
03/21	7,000 ft	150 ft	CONC	HIGH
15/33	9,001 ft	150 ft	CONC	HIGH

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)

Type	Frequency	Name
AMYLU STAR	121.275	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
AMYLU STAR	379.925	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P	379.925	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P IC	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/P DEP/P IC	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/S	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
APCH/S	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
BAGGY STAR	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
BAGGY STAR	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CD/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CD/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CHARLESTON RCO	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON
CHARLESTON RCO	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON
CHS VORTAC	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON
CLASS C	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CLASS C	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CLASS C	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
CLASS C	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
D-ATIS	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
EMERG	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
EMERG	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
GND/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
GND/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LCL/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LCL/P	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LGRHD DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
LGRHD DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
MLTRE DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
MLTRE DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OPS	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OPS	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OPS	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OSPRI STAR	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
OSPRI STAR	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
PLMTO DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
PLMTO DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
PTD	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
STUNO DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
STUNO DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
SWPFX DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
SWPFX DP	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL
UNICOM	XXX.XXX	CHARLESTON AFB/INTL

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Active NOTAMs

20 ActiveDOM: 7MIL: 11INTL: 1FDC: 1

CHS 26/019

2026-05-18 11:00 – 2026-05-22 19:00

CHS 26/018

2026-05-18 11:00 – 2026-05-22 19:00

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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 MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations. There are currently 20 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 MVFR. 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 20 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 noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 07:56 PM UTCSource: FAA faa-nms-notam· Updated May 13, 07:56 PM UTC

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