CHS
Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport
Charleston · United StatesICAO KCHS
Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (CHS) is an airport serving Charleston, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 32° 53' 55.0" N, 80° 2' 25.8" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/New_York (GMT-4).
Destinations
20
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
46/ 14m
America/New York
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
CHS
ICAO Code
KCHS
City
Charleston
Country
United States
Elevation
46 ft
Local Time
12:26 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:32.8986°
Longitude:-80.0405°
Popular Routes from CHS
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 259 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 106 kg | View |
| BOS | Boston, United States | 819 mi | 2h 3m | short-haul | 336 kg | View |
| BWI | Baltimore, United States | 472 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 194 kg | View |
| CLT | Charlotte, United States | 168 mi | 0h 49m | short-haul | 69 kg | View |
| DCA | Washington, United States | 444 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 182 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 987 mi | 2h 32m | medium-haul | 248 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 636 mi | 1h 42m | short-haul | 261 kg | View |
| MDW | Chicago, United States | 745 mi | 1h 55m | short-haul | 306 kg | View |
| MIA | Miami, United States | 490 mi | 1h 26m | short-haul | 201 kg | View |
| PHL | Philadelphia, United States | 550 mi | 1h 32m | short-haul | 226 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at CHS
12 active airlines serving Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport.
Air France
AFFrance
AirTran Airways
FLUnited States
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Alitalia
AZItaly
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
JetBlue Airways
B6United States
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Southwest Airlines
WNUnited States
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Virgin Atlantic Airways
VSUnited Kingdom
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Airport | HHH | Hilton Head Island | United States | 97 km |
| Florence Regional Airport | FLO | Florence | United States | 146 km |
| Myrtle Beach International Airport | MYR | Myrtle Beach | United States | 135 km |
| Savannah Hilton Head International Airport | SAV | Savannah | United States | 139 km |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | CAE | Columbia | United States | 153 km |
| Augusta Regional At Bush Field | AGS | Bush Field | United States | 187 km |
| Brunswick Golden Isles Airport | BQK | Brunswick | United States | 226 km |
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | CLT | Charlotte | United States | 270 km |
Other Airports in United States
Aberdeen Regional Airport
ABRAberdeen
Abilene Regional Airport
ABIAbilene
Adak Airport
ADKAdak Island
Akhiok Airport
AKKAkhiok
Akron Canton Regional Airport
CAKAkron
Alakanuk Airport
AUKAlakanuk
San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field
ALSAlamosa
Albany International Airport
ALBAlbany
Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
ABYAlbany
Albuquerque International Sunport
ABQAlbuquerque
Alexandria International Airport
AEXAlexandria
Allakaket Airport
AETAllakaket
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 32° 53' 55.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 80° 2' 25.8" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 32.898602
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -80.040497
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/New_York
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 12:26 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 46 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 14 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport?
The IATA code for Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport is CHS, and its ICAO code is KCHS. The airport is located in Charleston, United States.
How many destinations can you fly to from CHS?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (CHS) in Charleston, United States.
What airlines fly from CHS?
There are 12 airlines operating from CHS, including Air France, AirTran Airways, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport in?
Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport is in the America/New_York timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport?
Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level.
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