Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Charleston Executive (KJZI) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving business aviation traffic near Charleston, South Carolina, roughly six nautical miles from the metro area. The field handled 13,802 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 16,541 total annual operations, reflecting its role as a reliever field for turbine and piston traffic in the region. Two paved concrete runways and full-time fuel availability support a range of business aircraft operating in and out of the Lowcountry.
Runways
Charleston Executive Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 09/27, is 5,350 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Charleston Executive Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 10pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Charleston Executive Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Charleston AFB / International (KCHS), 12 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Charleston Executive Airport recorded 13,802 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in April and October. Business aviation traffic at KJZI concentrates in the spring months, with April, October, and November each posting the highest monthly operation counts of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month April, 1,435 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Charleston Executive Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and environmental.
For clearance delivery, contact Charleston Approach.
From sunrise to sunset, pilots can activate and increase intensity on REIL for runways 09 and 27, HIRL for runway 09/27, and MIRL for runway 04/22 via CTAF. From sunrise to sunset, PAPI on runways 09 and 27 operates continuously. From sunset to sunrise, REIL on runways 09 and 27, PAPI on runways 09 and 27, and HIRL on runway 09/27 operate continuously, with pilot-controlled intensity increase via CTAF. From sunset to sunrise, MIRL on runway 04/22 must be activated via CTAF.
A tree line stands 231 feet east of the runway 4 threshold, 21 feet high.
The approach slope to the displaced threshold is 50:1.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Charleston Executive Airport has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Charleston AFB / International (KCHS), 12.01 NM north.
Part of the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways does KJZI offer for business jet operations?
Charleston Executive, identified as KJZI, has two paved concrete runways available to business aircraft. Runway 09/27 is the longer of the two at 5,350 feet, with a width of 100 feet. Runway 04/22 measures 4,313 feet long and 150 feet wide, giving it extra margin for crosswind operations. Both surfaces are concrete and support the fuel types available at the field, including Jet A and 100LL.
Is fuel available at KJZI, and what types?
Charleston Executive stocks both Jet A and 100LL fuel, covering turbine and piston aircraft needs. The field operates on an attendance schedule of 0600 to 2200 daily, seven days a week. Charleston Executive, KJZI, is not a towered airport, so pilots coordinate on CTAF rather than with a control tower. Fuel availability aligns with the attendance window, and operators outside those hours should plan accordingly.
Are there wildlife hazards reported at KJZI?
Yes, Charleston Executive has a general remark noting deer and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport. This is a standing operational note rather than a seasonal or one-time advisory. Pilots operating at KJZI, particularly during low approaches and departures, should maintain vigilance for wildlife activity on or near the runway environment. No further detail on frequency or location within the airfield is specified in the source remark.
How does KJZI handle customs for international arrivals?
Charleston Executive does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KCHS, Charleston AFB / International, located 12.01 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins need to route their customs clearance through that facility rather than at KJZI directly. Coordination for clearance delivery at Charleston Executive itself is handled by contacting Charleston Approach, per the field's general remarks.
What lighting is available at KJZI's runways, and how is it activated?
Charleston Executive, KJZI, provides pilot-controlled lighting on both runways via CTAF. From sunrise to sunset, pilots can activate and increase intensity on REIL for runways 09 and 27, and on HIRL for runway 09/27 and MIRL for runway 04/22. The PAPI systems on runways 09 and 27 operate continuously during daylight hours. From sunset to sunrise, REIL, PAPI, and HIRL on runway 09/27 operate continuously with pilot-controlled intensity increase, while MIRL on runway 04/22 requires activation via CTAF.