Charleston International Airport (CHS): Airport Guide & Air Cargo

Airport facts

IATA code: CHS
ICAO code: KCHS
City: Charleston
Region / province: South Carolina
Country / territory: United States
Category: Large airport
Coordinates: 32.8962° N, 80.0382° W
Elevation: 14 m (46 ft)
Time zone: America/Kentucky/Monticello (UTC-04:00)estimated from location
Runways: 2
Longest runway: 2,744 m (9,001 ft)

Runways

Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Lighted
15/33	2,744 m9,001 ft	46 m	Concrete	Yes
03/21	2,134 m7,000 ft	46 m	Asphalt	Yes

Distance and flight time to Vietnam

Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.

Da Nang (DAD)
14,503 km
Direct flight: ≈ 18 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
13,966 km
Direct flight: ≈ 17 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
15,103 km
Direct flight: ≈ 19 h 25 min

Radio frequencies

Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.

Service	Description	Frequency
Approach APP	—	30.692 MHz
Approach APP	—	119.300 MHz
ATIS	—	124.750 MHz
Clearance delivery CLD	CLNC DEL	118.000 MHz
Departure DEP	—	120.700 MHz
Ground GND	—	121.900 MHz
PMSV	PMSV METRO	34.460 MHz
POST	CONSOLIDATED COMD	134.100 MHz
PTD	—	37.220 MHz
Radio RDO	ANDERSON RDO	122.200 MHz
Tower TWR	—	126.000 MHz
UNICOM UNIC	UNICOM	122.950 MHz

Air freight to and from Charleston International Airport

Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Charleston through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:

Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions

Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.

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Nearby international airports in United States

Airport	IATA	City	Distance
Myrtle Beach International Airport	MYR	Myrtle Beach	135 km
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport	SAV	Savannah	139 km
Wilmington International Airport	ILM	Wilmington	250 km
Charlotte Douglas International Airport	CLT	Charlotte	271 km
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport	GSP	Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg	300 km
Jacksonville International Airport	JAX	Jacksonville	309 km

Frequently asked questions

What are the airport codes of Charleston International Airport?

The IATA code of Charleston International Airport is CHS and its ICAO code is KCHS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.

Where is Charleston International Airport located?

Charleston International Airport is in Charleston, South Carolina, United States, at coordinates 32.8962° N, 80.0382° W and an elevation of 14 m (46 ft).

How far is Charleston International Airport from Vietnam?

The great-circle distance from Charleston International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 15,103 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 13,966 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 14,503 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 19 h 25 min.

How long is the runway at Charleston International Airport?

The longest runway at Charleston International Airport is 2,744 m (9,001 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.

Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Charleston International Airport?

Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Charleston International Airport (CHS) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.