Runways · KCHS

Runways at Charleston AFB/Intl, headings, length, surface and ILS (KCHS)

CHARLESTON AFB/INTL · CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

Runway system
Towered
2
runways
Longest
9,001 ft
ILS
2
Surface
CONC

Charleston AFB/Intl (KCHS) has 2 runways. The longest is 15/33 at 9,001 ft by 150 ft, concrete. The other runway is 03/21 at 7,000 ft by 150 ft, concrete. Runway headings are 24°/204° for 03/21 and 147°/327° for 15/33.

The field elevation is 46 ft MSL. The tower is open 24 hours. ILS is published for runway ends 15 and 33. No LAHSO notes are published. No noise abatement notes are published. Pilots should check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest runway and airport details before flight.

Wind & favored runway

Favored end is picked from the current METAR wind at KCHS.

Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 3 kt
RWY 03
017°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 017° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,046 ft MSL

All runways

RunwayHeading (°M)LengthWidthSurfaceTraffic
15/33140° / 320°9,001 ft150 ftCONCStandard L
03/2117° / 197°7,000 ft150 ftCONCStandard L

Traffic pattern

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard pattern altitude unless ATC assigns otherwise. The field elevation is 46 ft MSL, so that is about 1,046 ft MSL.

KCHS has a control tower that operates 24 hours. Expect ATC to sequence the pattern. Runway 15/33 has ILS on both ends. Runway 03/21 is also available. No right-traffic exceptions are published in the facts provided.

Every end, one page

Each runway end has its own page with wind component, traffic pattern geometry and ILS for that specific direction.

Frequently asked questions

How many runways does KCHS have?
KCHS has 2 runways.
What is the longest runway at KCHS?
Runway 15/33 is the longest. It is 9,001 ft long and 150 ft wide.
Which runway ends at KCHS have ILS?
ILS is published for runway ends 15 and 33.
What are the runway headings at KCHS?
Runway 03/21 is 24°/204°. Runway 15/33 is 147°/327°.
Is KCHS towered?
Yes. KCHS has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What is the field elevation at KCHS?
Field elevation is 46 ft MSL.
Are there any LAHSO notes at KCHS?
No LAHSO notes are published in the facts provided.