Charleston Executive Airport

JZI · KJZI · Johns Island, SC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
19 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,350 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
5W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:43 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:09 AM10:09Z
Sunrise06:36 AM10:36Z
Sunset08:16 PM00:16Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:43 PM00:43Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:43 PM → 06:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:16 PM → 05:36 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 127°downwind 037°base 307°final 217°45° entry22270409

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
217° mag · 212° true
Dimensions
4,313 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 037°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
11 ft
Markings
basic
TDZ elevation
13 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 45k, Double wheel 56k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
123.775
Clearance — primary
119.85

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Charleston”
App/Dep
120.7

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
306.925APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Instrument landing systems

RWY 09
RunwayILS
RWY 09ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (ETI) · GS 3.00°

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

CHS 113.50 · NBC 110.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CHS · Charleston VORTAC 113.50 · 82X High r177° / 11.9 NM
NBC · Beaufort TACAN 110.50 · 42X r075° / 38.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Approaches
Departures
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Minimums

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KJZI
Coordinates
32.6982, -80.0057
Elevation
19 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 123.775 · ☎ 843-559-3123
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
ANDERSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AND
Attendance
ALL 0600-2200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1943/04
Distance from city
6 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
SR-SS, TO ACTVT AND INCR INTST REIL RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. SR-SS, PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY. SS-SR, REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 OPR CONSLY, TO INCR INTST - CTAF. SS-SR, TO ACTVT MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHARLESTON CO AVN AUTHORITY
5500 INTL BLVD, # 101, CHARLESTON, SC
843-767-7000
Manager
ELLIOTT SUMMEY
5500 INTERNATIONAL BLVD, #101, CHARLESTON, SC
843-767-7000
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 843-414-2832.

Lighting

  • SR-SS, TO ACTVT AND INCR INTST REIL RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27; MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. SR-SS, PAPI RWY 09 & 27 OPR CONSLY. SS-SR, REIL RWY 09 & 27; PAPI RWY 09 & 27; HIRL RWY 09/27 OPR CONSLY, TO INCR INTST - CTAF. SS-SR, TO ACTVT MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • TREE LINE 231 FEET EAST OF RWY 4 THLD 21 FEET HIGH
  • APPROACH SLOPE TO DISPLACED THR. IS 50:1.
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About KJZI

Charleston Executive Airport (JZI · KJZI) is an airport in Johns Island, SC, at 19 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,350 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KJZI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KJZI have a control tower?

No. Charleston Executive Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KJZI?

Charleston Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,350 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KJZI?

Charleston Executive Airport is in Johns Island, SC, at an elevation of 19 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6982, -80.0057.

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