Charleston International Airport (CHS): Codes, Runways & Location
Charleston International Airport (IATA: CHS · ICAO: KCHS) is a large airport serving Charleston, United States. It lies at 32.8962° N, 80.0382° W, 46 ft (14 m) above sea level.
Overview of Charleston International Airport
Charleston International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Charleston in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CHS and the ICAO code KCHS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Charleston International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9001 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 46 ft (14 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Lowcountry Regional Airport (RBW) about 56 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston International Airport
Where is Charleston International Airport located?
Charleston International Airport is located in Charleston, United States. Its coordinates are 32.8962° N, 80.0382° W.
What is the airport code for Charleston International Airport?
Charleston International Airport has an IATA code of CHS and an ICAO code of KCHS.
How long is the runway at Charleston International Airport?
Charleston International Airport's longest runway is about 2744 m (9001 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Charleston International Airport have?
Charleston International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Charleston International Airport a major airport?
Charleston International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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