KJZI

MVFR

CHARLESTON EXEC

CHARLESTON · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
18.6'
Longest RWY
5,350'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KJZI
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,018.6'
MSL · field 18.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 04
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF KJZI

Current METAR

Observed 19:55Z

KJZI 271955Z AUTO 03006G12KT 10SM OVC024 16/11 A3018 RMK AO2
Wind
030° @ 6G12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 11°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
-179 ft
Ceiling
2,400 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ELLIOTT SUMMEY
Address
5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, #101, CHARLESTON SC 29418

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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030° · 6 kt
RWY 04
027°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 027° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,019 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2784° / 264°5,350 ftCONCStandard L
04/22Favored27° / 207°4,313 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)110', trees, 3589' from thr, 781' R of cntrln, slope 30
27PAPI 4-box right(3°)16', brush, 438' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 14
0483', tree, 2221' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 24

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 09
LD · CAT I
ETI
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 09
KJZI · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Charleston Approach at 843-414-2832.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From sunrise to sunset, to activate and increase intensity, use runway end identifier lights on runways 09 and 27, high intensity runway lights on runways 09 and 27, and medium intensity runway lights on runways 04 and 22 via CTAF. From sunrise to sunset, the precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27 operate continuously. From sunset to sunrise, runway end identifier lights on runways 09 and 27, precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27, and high intensity runway lights on runways 09 and 27 operate continuously. To increase intensity, use CTAF. From sunset to sunrise, to activate medium intensity runway lights on runways 04 and 22, use CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 04There is a tree line 231 feet east of runway 4 threshold that is 21 feet high.Show FAA
  • 27The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 27 is 50 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1958.Show FAA
  • Supplementary lighted windcones are located on runways 04, 22, 09, and 27.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KJZI

Answer card
ICAO
KJZI
Name
CHARLESTON EXEC
Location
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
18.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,018.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,350 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
030° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

Charleston Exec is in Charleston, South Carolina. The field elevation is 18.6 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 5,350 ft. There is no control tower. One ILS is published for runway 09.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport uses CTAF 122.8. Charleston Approach handles clearance delivery. The published remarks also note deer and birds on and near the airport. That matters here. Keep your scan active on departure and in the pattern.

Atlantic Aviation is on field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need current ramp or fuel details, call them directly at (843) 559-2401. Runway 04 has a tree line 231 ft east of the threshold. Runway 27 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. The lighting setup is pilot-controlled through CTAF. Runway 09 and 27 have PAPI and high intensity lights. Runway 04 and 22 use medium intensity lights. For a first trip, plan for a busy coastal airport environment and verify any current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KJZI?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KJZI have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 09.
Is Charleston Exec towered?
No. KJZI has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway is the longest at KJZI?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 5,350 ft of concrete.
What FBO is on the field at KJZI?
Atlantic Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (843) 559-2401 for current service details.
How do you get clearance delivery at KJZI?
The published remarks say to contact Charleston Approach at 843-414-2832 for clearance delivery.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at KJZI?
Yes. The remarks note a tree line 231 ft east of runway 04 threshold that is 21 ft high. They also note a 50 to 1 approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 27.
How are the runway lights activated at KJZI?
The lighting is pilot-controlled through CTAF. Runway 09 and 27 have REIL, PAPI and high intensity runway lights. Runway 04 and 22 use medium intensity runway lights.

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