Charleston Executive Airport
Charleston Executive Airport, or JZI, is an airport in Charleston County, South Carolina. Owned by the Charleston County Aviation Authority, JZI serves the general aviation community, offering no scheduled airline service. In the 12 months ending December 11th, 2019, there were 31,000 aircraft operations, 84% general aviation, 9.5% military, and 6.5 % air taxi. There were 39 aircraft based at the airport, 90% single-engine, 5% multi-engine, and 5% jet. The airport covers 1,373 acres, and there are two runways: 9/27, which is 5,350 by 150 feet (concrete), and 4/22, which is 4,313 by 150 feet (concrete).
Airport history
JZI originated in April 1943 as Johns Island Army Airfield. It was built as an unmanned emergency landing airfield, an auxiliary base to Columbia Army Air Base. On March 31st, 1944, Charleston was reassigned to Air Transport Command, which meant that it was renamed Charleston Army Airfield. Once again, it served as an emergency landing base for transatlantic flights with no permanent structures. Finally, on August 25th, 1945, the airfield was turned over to the local authorities. As such, they turned it into a civilian airport, although military aircraft still use it occasionally.
Airport location
The airport is located seven miles southwest of Charleston.
Airport facts
- JZI is operated by Atlantic Aviation, which also has an FBO near Charleston International Airport.
- The terminal and runways are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- There are six taxiways, five of which are asphalt, and the last is paved concrete.
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