Charleston Airport

For all you travel birds out there, the Charleston Airport information you need is all right here.

The Charleston International Airport (CHS) is located in North Charleston, at the end of International Boulevard 12 miles (roughly 20 minutes) from the heart of Downtown. Just down the street are the North Charleston Coliseum, Convention Center, Performing Arts Center and the Tanger Outlet Mall.

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Even though it is an International airport, there’s no need to be overwhelmed here. The Charleston Airport is small with only two terminals. While the typical “arrive at airport” stigma is 2 hours prior to flight time, it is not usually the case in Charleston. While some like to gamble with arriving just one hour before, I’m much more cautious and like to get there at least 1 ½ hours before flight time, but that’s me. Just like any airport, the security and check-in lines could be a breeze, but other times, they can get stopped up especially in season, during holidays and for business travel on Monday mornings. CHS however, is no LAX, ATL, JFK or ORD so you can relax about finding your way.

Charleston Airport Information:

Charleston International Airport (CHS)
5500 International Blvd. #101
Charleston, SC 29418- 6911

Airport Operator (843) 767- 1100
Airport Information (843) 767-7009
Public Parking (843) 767-7026

Parking Information:

Surface Parking
0 – ½ hour – Free
Each additional ½ hour - $1.00
Daily maximum per 24 hours - $8.00
Lost ticket fee (minimum charge per day) - $8.00

Deck Parking
0 – ½ hour – Free
Each additional ½ hour - $1.00
Daily maximum per 24 hours - $15.00
Lost ticket fee (minimum charge per day) - $15.00

NOTE: All rates listed are subject to change. Please check rates posted at the entrance to each area before entering.

Airline Information

airTran
Reservations: 1-800-247-8726

AmericanAirlines Eagle
Reservations: 1-800-433-7300

Continental Airlines
Reservations: 1-800-525-0280

Delta
Reservations: 1-800-221-1212

Northwest Airlines
Reservations: 1-800-225-2525

United Express
Reservations: 1-800-241-6522

US Airways
Reservations: 1-800-428-4322

Rental Car Agencies:

Avis
843-767-7031
1-800-331-1212

Budget
843-767-7051
1-800-527-0700

Dollar
843-767-1130
1-800-800-4000

Enterprise
843-767-1109
1-800-736-8222

Hertz
843-767-4550
1-800-654-3131

National
843-767-3078
1-800-227-7368

Thrifty
843-552-1400
1-800-647-4389

General Aviation:

There are two other airports operated by the Charleston Aviation Authority specifically for private or business flyers:

Charleston Executive Airport - JZI
2700 Fort Trenholm Rd
Johns Island, SC

Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport - LRO
Mt. Pleasant, SC

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