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CHS Charleston International Airport / Charleston AFB
Charleston International Airport / Charleston AFB (IATA: CHS, ICAO:KCHS) is located in the the city of Charleston, United states. Phone Number :(843)767-7000

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IATA Code

CHS

ICAO Code

KCHS

Name

Charleston International Airport / Charleston AFB

Type

Country / Region

United states (US)

City

Charleston

Latitude

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Longitude

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Time Zone

Phone Number

(843)767-7000

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Airport Overview

Charleston International Airport / Charleston AFB (CHS), ICAO KCHS, is a joint civil-military airport serving North Charleston and the wider Charleston, South Carolina market. The airport is approximately 12 miles (19 km) northwest of downtown Charleston and combines a military area, airline terminal, general aviation area and Boeing assembly area. For international freight forwarders, it functions primarily as a regional gateway supported by commercial aircraft capacity, airline cargo handling and onward road connections rather than as a dedicated global cargo hub. Our service team uses the airport for time-sensitive regional shipments, industrial components, aerospace-related movements and general import or export cargo when the available airline routing and handling cut-offs are commercially suitable. Military operations and changing airline schedules make advance confirmation essential.

IATA / ICAO	CHS / KCHS
Official airport name	Charleston International Airport / Charleston AFB
Country and city	United States — Charleston, South Carolina
Airport profile	Joint civil-military airport with airline, general aviation and Boeing assembly areas
Passenger terminal structure	Concourse A and Concourse B; international arrivals are handled through Concourse B
Airport telephone	(843) 767-7000

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: suitable for Charleston-area supply chains, with routing decisions dependent on available commercial capacity and connecting gateways.
Joint civil-military environment: operational coordination and access procedures may be more controlled than at a purely civilian airport.
Industrial relevance: the airport area includes a Boeing assembly area, supporting demand for project cargo, aircraft parts and manufacturing-related shipments.
International handling capability: the passenger terminal includes an international arrivals facility, but import cargo acceptance and customs handling must be confirmed for the specific airline and shipment.
Forwarding priority: early booking, verified cut-off times and a confirmed ground handler are more important than relying on published passenger-terminal information.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team distinguishes between airport infrastructure and the services actually available for a particular flight. Cargo acceptance, build-up, storage and release are normally arranged through the selected airline, its appointed ground handler and applicable customs representatives.

Airline cargo handlingGeneral cargo acceptance, documentation checks, security processing, warehouse transfer and shipment release are subject to the booked carrier and its handling agent.

International cargo coordinationFor cross-border movements, our team confirms whether the selected routing supports the required import or export customs process before tendering freight.

Special cargo pre-clearanceDangerous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, oversized pieces, valuables and live animals require carrier-specific acceptance confirmation; availability should not be assumed from the passenger terminal.

Ground distributionLocal delivery, pickup appointments and airport access are coordinated with the ground carrier. Vehicle, driver-security and piece-size requirements may affect the collection plan.

Storage planningStorage duration, temperature control, bonded status and warehouse charges depend on the appointed handler and customs status of the shipment.

Facility names, warehouse dimensions, opening hours, equipment and service certifications are not treated as fixed unless confirmed by the airline or handling agent for the actual booking.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic distribution: shipments may move on direct commercial services where capacity is available, or through a U.S. gateway using airline transfer or a planned road-feeder connection.
International export: common planning practice is to connect through a larger U.S. gateway or another approved airline hub. The routing selected by the carrier determines security, transfer and customs steps.
International import: cargo may arrive through the airport's international handling process or through a gateway followed by domestic air or road transfer. Customs release location must be established before shipment departure.
Transit variables: actual timing is affected by flight availability, aircraft payload, weekend and holiday schedules, security screening, connection risk, customs examination and handler cut-offs. Our team provides a confirmed plan only after airline acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: North Charleston, Charleston and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry, with road distribution to industrial and commercial locations across the regional market.
Aerospace and manufacturing: aircraft components, production parts, tooling, maintenance materials and urgent industrial spares may require reliable uplift and carefully controlled delivery appointments.
Automotive and industrial supply chains: time-critical machinery parts, electronics, engineering samples and production-line replenishment are typical candidates for air freight planning.
Consumer and commercial cargo: general merchandise, apparel, electronics and replacement inventory can move through the airport when airline capacity, piece dimensions and handling conditions are suitable.
Special handling cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables and live animals require pre-arranged acceptance, packaging validation and a confirmed temperature or welfare process; they should not be tendered on assumption of airport-wide capability.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline cargo cut-offs can be earlier than passenger check-in times and vary by aircraft, commodity and screening requirement. Our team confirms the acceptance deadline, warehouse location and delivery appointment in writing.
Dangerous goods: the shipper must provide an accurate classification, UN number where applicable, packing instruction, shipper's declaration and compliant marks and labels. Carrier approval is required before tendering batteries, chemicals, aerosols or other regulated articles.
Temperature-sensitive or live cargo: provide commodity range, packaging description, handling duration and emergency contact details in advance. Acceptance, storage and connection protection are subject to the carrier and handler.
Customs and security: commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, export filings and any permits must match the physical cargo. U.S. customs or security examination can extend dwell time, and release is not guaranteed solely because freight has arrived at the airport.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, value, origin, destination and requested delivery date to our service team before requesting space.
For aerospace, machinery or oversized freight, provide drawings, center-of-gravity information, lifting points, stackability and vehicle requirements so the airline and handler can assess acceptance.
Book regulated cargo early and submit dangerous-goods, battery, temperature-control or live-animal documents for pre-check before cargo is delivered to the airport.
Ask us to compare a direct uplift with a gateway or road-feeder solution. The best option depends on total transit risk, customs location, connection protection, delivery appointment and available capacity—not merely the airport code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Charleston International Airport / Charleston AFB handle international air cargo?: International cargo handling may be available through the selected airline and its appointed facilities, but acceptance, customs routing and connection arrangements vary. Our team verifies the complete routing before confirming the shipment.
Is this airport suitable for urgent aerospace or factory spare parts?: It can be considered for urgent industrial shipments when aircraft capacity and handling acceptance are available. We review piece dimensions, security requirements, customs documents and final delivery timing before selecting a route.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be tendered directly?: Only after the airline and handler confirm the required temperature range, packaging, storage process and transfer protection. A temperature-controlled request should be pre-advised and should not rely on ordinary general-cargo acceptance.
What is the cargo cut-off time?: There is no single permanent cut-off for all shipments. The deadline depends on airline, flight, commodity, security screening and documentation status. Our team obtains the applicable cut-off from the handling party for each booking.
What alternatives are available if capacity is unavailable?: We can compare another commercial routing, a U.S. gateway connection or an airport-to-road solution, subject to customs requirements, delivery location, cargo characteristics and confirmed carrier capacity.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identity, codes, location description, terminal concourses, airport areas and telephone information in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational details such as airline acceptance, handling availability, cargo cut-offs, customs routing, storage and special-cargo capability must be revalidated against the shipment booking because they can change by carrier, date and commodity.

Airport authority and airport operations reference: flychs.com
U.S. aviation regulatory and airport reference information: faa.gov
U.S. Customs and Border Protection import and customs guidance: cbp.gov
U.S. Transportation Security Administration cargo security guidance: tsa.gov
International airport and air-cargo industry reference: iata.org

The cited domains support identity, regulatory and industry-level verification. They do not replace written confirmation from the operating airline, ground handler, customs broker or our service team for a specific shipment.