Berkeley County Airport (KMKS), South Carolina
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Berkeley County Airport (KMKS) serves Moncks Corner, South Carolina, with a single paved runway suitable for light and midsize business aircraft and no on-field air traffic control tower. The field carries jet fuel and 100LL, and it sits within reach of Charleston-area traffic, a factor operators should weigh given the mix of military and civilian activity noted in the vicinity. Customs is not available on site; the nearest customs airport of entry is KCHS, roughly 17 nautical miles away.
Runways
Berkeley County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Berkeley County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Berkeley County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Charleston AFB / International (KCHS), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Berkeley County Airport recorded 464 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KMKS peaks in October and April, with the slowest months falling in June and September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 56 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Berkeley County Airport averages 25.8 days above 90°F in July and 11.6 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.1°F, and January the coldest, at 58.7°F.
Weather station is 4.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Berkeley County Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Charleston Approach.
Runway 05/23 medium intensity runway lights (MIRL) are pilot-activated via CTAF.
Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport, with increased activity at dusk and dawn.
Use caution: military and Charleston traffic in the vicinity.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Berkeley County Airport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Summerville (KDYB), 14.30 NM southwest.
Part of the Charleston, South Carolina area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMKS
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a control tower at KMKS?
No, Berkeley County Airport is a non-towered field. Pilots coordinate movements on CTAF, and the runway lighting (MIRL for runway 05/23) is pilot-controlled through that same frequency. Given the reported mix of military and Charleston-area traffic nearby, operators should maintain close attention to CTAF calls when operating at KMKS.
Can international flights clear customs directly at KMKS?
No, KMKS does not have customs on site. The nearest customs airport of entry is Charleston International (KCHS), about 17 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KCHS rather than expecting to clear at Berkeley County Airport directly.
What runway length is available at KMKS?
Berkeley County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, measuring 5,001 feet by 75 feet with a concrete surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so all fixed-wing traffic at KMKS uses this single strip regardless of wind direction along that axis.
What wildlife or traffic hazards should pilots know about at KMKS?
Berkeley County Airport reports wildlife activity on and in the vicinity of the airport, with increased activity at dusk and dawn. Pilots should also note cautioned military and Charleston-area traffic in the vicinity of KMKS. Clearance delivery for departures is obtained by contacting Charleston Approach rather than a local ground or tower frequency.