Charleston AFB/International charts & airport diagram
Charleston AFB/International (CHS · KCHS) in Charleston, SC publishes 34 FAA charts, including 17 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map
All of Charleston AFB/International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherLowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.
What KCHS publishes
Airport diagram
The FAA airport diagram for Charleston AFB/International — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.
Instrument approaches at KCHS
Charleston AFB/International has 17 published instrument approaches of 4 types (ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS) and VOR). 12 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.
Departures and arrivals
Charleston AFB/International publishes 5 departure procedures (SIDs) — charted routes from the runway to the en route structure, assigned by ATC in the clearance. It also publishes 3 arrivals (STARs), the mirror image: charted routes from the en route structure down to where the approach begins. Each one is in the list at the foot of this page with its continuation pages.
Hot spots at KCHS
The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.
- HS 1 Twy A and Twy F and Rwy 15–33 confusing int.
- HS 2 Maint vigilance when crossing Rwy 21 to Twy A or Twy A1 fr Twy E.
Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.
Takeoff, alternate and surface information
- Takeoff minimums are published for KCHS. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
- Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KCHS as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
- Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) are conducted here. The plate lists which runway intersections and the available landing distance for each; a pilot may always decline a LAHSO clearance.
All 34 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link
Airport documents 3
- APD Airport diagram ↗
- A/FD Chart Supplement ↗
- HOT HOT SPOT ↗
Approaches 17
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15
- ILS ILS OR LOC RWY 33 ↗ Rwy 33
- ILS ILS RWY 15 (SA CAT I) ↗ Rwy 15 · SA CAT I
- ILS ILS RWY 15 (CAT II) ↗ Rwy 15 · CAT II
- VOR VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 03 ↗ Rwy 03
- VOR VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 21 ↗ Rwy 21
- VOR VOR/DME OR TACAN RWY 33 ↗ Rwy 33
- VOR HI-VOR Z OR TACAN Z RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15 · Z
- VOR VOR Y OR TACAN Y RWY 15 ↗ Rwy 15 · Y
Departures 5
Arrivals 6
Minimums 3
- MIN TAKEOFF MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN ALTERNATE MINIMUMS ↗
- MIN LAHSO ↗
Frequently asked
Where can I get the KCHS airport diagram?
The FAA publishes the Charleston AFB/International airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.
Does KCHS have an instrument approach?
Yes. Charleston AFB/International has 17 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (RNP), RNAV (GPS), VOR. At least one offers vertical guidance.
Are there hot spots at KCHS?
Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at Charleston AFB/International — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.
What is the lowest approach at KCHS?
ILS to runway 15 is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Charleston AFB/International. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.
Does KCHS have SIDs and STARs?
Charleston AFB/International publishes 5 departure procedures (SIDs) and 3 arrivals (STARs). Both lists are on this page, each linked to the current FAA plate.
More about KCHS
Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.
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