Airports / South Carolina / JZI
Charleston Executive Airport.
Charleston, South Carolina · 20 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KJZI
IATA JZI
0
Operators based
20
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Charleston International Airport (CHS), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI / JZI) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 20 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
JZI has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Charleston International Airport (CHS, 12 nm), Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC, 39 nm), and Hilton Head Airport (HHH, 45 nm). JZI offers 2 runways, the longest 5,350-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Charleston, SC destination guide. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from JZI, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Johns Island
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated on Johns Island, close to Charleston and Kiawah Island, Atlantic JZI is where beauty, convenience and world-class service intersect. Our customers appreciate the convenience of a 100LL Avgas self-service station, which also allows our LSTs more time to assist passengers on the ramp.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 0600-2200
- Unicom 129.825
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +7 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KJZI
IATA
JZI
FAA / Local
KJZI
Elevation
20 ft
Coordinates
32.7010° N · 80.0032° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs SC fields
state range 10–1,048 ft
At 20 ft, JZI sits lower than 91% of the 43 South Carolina fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,350 ft
- 044,313 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 095,350 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,350 ft
JZI's 5,350 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmCHSCharleston International AirportCharleston
- 39nmKNBCBeaufort MCAS - Merritt FieldBeaufort
- 45nmHHHHilton Head AirportHilton Head Island
- 63nmOGBOrangeburg Municipal AirportOrangeburg
- 70nmSAVSavannah Hilton Head International AirportSavannah
- 71nmSVNHunter Army Air FieldSavannah
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKJZI · Charleston Executive Airport · Charleston, SC
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from JZI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 361 nm | 1h 14m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 389 nm | 1h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 395 nm | 1h 19m |
| Miami (MIA) | 415 nm | 1h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 566 nm | 1h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 672 nm | 1h 58m |
| Boston (BED) | 717 nm | 2h 4m |
| Houston (HOU) | 805 nm | 2h 16m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use JZI?
- Charleston Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,350 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at JZI?
- Charleston Executive Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,350 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Charleston Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves JZI: Atlantic Aviation Johns Island. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to JZI?
- The closest alternate is Charleston International Airport (CHS), about 12 nm away, followed by Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (KNBC) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from JZI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Palm Beach about 1h 14m (361 nm), Nashville about 1h 18m (389 nm), Washington DC about 1h 19m (395 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.