Berkeley County

MKS · KMKS · Moncks Corner, SC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
74 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,001 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
7W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:47 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:41 AM10:41Z
Sunrise07:05 AM11:05Z
Sunset07:23 PM23:23Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:47 PM23:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:47 PM → 06:41 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:23 PM → 06:05 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 140°downwind 050°base 320°final 230°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
230° mag · 223° true
Dimensions
5,001 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
123.05

Enter the left downwind (heading 050°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
69 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 97 ft, 1,898 ft from threshold, 500 ft R of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
74 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 35k, Double wheel 52k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.05
UNICOM
123.05

Departure & arrival

“Charleston”
App/Dep
121.275

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
379.925APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

CHS 113.50 · VAN 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CHS · Charleston VORTAC 113.50 · 82X High r005° / 17.4 NM
VAN · Vance TACAN 110.40 · 41X r136° / 27 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMKS / MKS
Coordinates
33.1848, -80.0370
Elevation
74 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7W
Sectional chart
CHARLOTTE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.175 · ☎ 843-761-1486
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
ANDERSON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AND
Attendance
SUN-THUR 0800-1800; FRI-SAT 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/10
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF. on 123.05Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 23: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COUNTY OF BERKELEY
P.O. BOX 6122, MONCKS CORNER, SC
843-899-7711
Manager
STACY THOMAS
616 WHITESVILLE ROAD, MONCKS CORNER, SC
(843) 719-4751
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • CTN: MIL AND CHS TFC IN VCNTY.
  • WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT WITH INCR ACT AT DUSK AND DAWN.
  • FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 843-414-2832.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 05/23 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports

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About KMKS

Berkeley County (MKS · KMKS) is an airport in Moncks Corner, SC, at 74 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMKS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMKS have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMKS?

Berkeley County has 1 runway; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMKS?

Berkeley County is in Moncks Corner, SC, at an elevation of 74 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.1848, -80.0370.

More about KMKS

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KMKS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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