Traduction
Gateway to the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Opened
1929
Location
Charleston, United States
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the primary commercial airport serving Charleston, South Carolina, and the surrounding Lowcountry region. It is located approximately 12 miles northwest of downtown Charleston and handles several million passengers annually.
The airport shares its airfield with Joint Base Charleston, a major United States Air Force and Navy installation, making it a joint civil-military facility. This partnership provides the airport with extensive runway infrastructure capable of accommodating large commercial and military aircraft.
CHS has undergone significant modernization and expansion efforts in recent years to accommodate growing passenger demand driven by Charleston's booming tourism and economic development sectors.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal with multiple concourses serving domestic and limited international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rideshare services, rental cars, and hotel shuttles, though no direct public rail or bus rapid transit connects the airport to downtown Charleston.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving CHS include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, among others.
Notable facts
- ›Charleston International shares its runways with Joint Base Charleston, a major USAF installation.
- ›The airport serves as a significant economic engine for the South Carolina Lowcountry region.
- ›CHS has seen substantial passenger growth driven by Charleston's expanding tourism industry.
- ›The airport has undertaken major terminal renovation and expansion projects in the 2010s and 2020s.
- ›It is one of the busiest airports in South Carolina, alongside Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
