Charleston Executive Airport

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Located in the beautiful Lowcountry of South Carolina, Charleston Executive Airport (JZI) offers convenience and ease of travel in a first-class setting. Thanks to our modern terminal, genuine Charleston hospitality, and the historic Charleston backdrop, business and leisure travelers alike keep returning again and again.



JZI is a short 10-minute drive from historic downtown Charleston and within minutes of the resort communities of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island.


The Charleston Regional Aviation Authority (CRAA) has contracted with Atlantic Aviation to operate JZI and provide services for general aviation aircraft owners and pilots.

Private plane at Charleston Executive Airport

Businesses at JZI

Atlantic Aviation

Atlantic Aviation is a Plano, TX, based corporation that manages a network of fixed-based operations (FBO), providing services for general aviation aircraft owners and pilots. The company was founded in 1927 and has locations in 27 states, including South Carolina.

Atlantic Aviation is under contract with the Charleston Regional Aviation Authority (CRAA) to operate Charleston Executive Airport (JZI). In addition, Atlantic Aviation has a fixed-based operation at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

For details on reservations, amenities, recommendations for preferred hotels and to make a reservation or learn more, please visit Atlantic Aviation. Atlantic Aviation website.

Interior of Charleston Executive Airport

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Go Rentals

A family-owned business, Go Rentals was founded in 1995 by brothers Kaye and Kavous Gitibin to meet a clear need for a high-touch, quality vehicle rental service for discerning business and leisure travelers. Since its launch, Go Rentals has grown into a leading rental service company with unrivaled knowledge, experience, and passion for aviation and hospitality.

Today, Go Rentals continues to cater to the needs of guests as well as aviation, travel, and hospitality professionals, with an extraordinary level of personalized service, beautifully maintained vehicles, and a dedicated team who go to heroic lengths to make the travel experience enjoyable, memorable, and convenient.

To request a reservation, please visit the Go Rentals website.

Pilot Resources

General Information

The FBO office hours of operation are Monday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The terminal and runways are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For more information, contact us at (843) 559-2401.

Airport Type: Public

Owner: Charleston Regional Aviation Authority

Fixed-base Operator: Atlantic Aviation

Identifier: JZI

Location: 2742 Fort Trenholm Road, Johns Island, SC

Unicom: 122.80

AWOS: 123.775

Approach: Charleston 120.70

CLNC DEL: 119.85

Instrument Approaches Available:

  • ILS or LOC Rwy 9
  • RNAV (GPS) Rwy 4
  • RNAV (GPS) RWY 9
  • RNAV (GPS) RWY 27
  • VOR/DME-A

Self-service Avgas

Runway 9/27 

5350’x100′ 

Surface 

Concrete 

Strength 

Single wheel -60,000 lbs/Dual wheel 100,000 lbs 

Runway 27 displaced threshold 

350′ 

 

Runway 4/22 

4313’x150′ 

Surface 

Concrete 

Strength 

Single wheel -45,000 lbs/Dual wheel 56,000 lbs 

Taxiway 

Length 

Width 

Surface 

A 

5350′ 

50′ 

Asphalt 

B 

300′ 

75′ 

Asphalt 

C 

4860′ 

50′ 

Concrete 

D 

325′ 

75′ 

Asphalt 

F 

225′ 

50′ 

Asphalt 

G 

475′ 

50′ 

Asphalt 

  • Hangar space (up to Challenger 604)
  • Ground handling

For more information on parking, tie-down costs or hangar availability, please visit the Atlantic Aviation website.

  • Free Wi-Fi–in facility & on ramp
  • Pilot’s lounge
  • Snooze room
  • Showers
  • Conference room with AV equipment
  • Crew cars

Local Recommendations

For recommendations on local hotels and dining options, please visit the Explore Charleston website.