Charleston Executive Airport
Charter from JZI · KJZI
Located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the aiport is ten minutes from historic downtown Charleston and within minutes of the resort communities of Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island. 2744 Fort Trenholm Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
Charleston Executive Airport (KJZI/JZI) on Johns Island is served by Atlantic Aviation at 3050 Transatlantic Way. There is no customs at JZI; international arrivals clear at Charleston International (CHS). Haute Jets arranges charters with Wyvern- and ARGUS-rated FAA Part 135 operators.
Last updated October 21, 2026
Charleston Executive Airport at a Glance
| FBOs | Atlantic Aviation — 3050 Transatlantic Way, Johns Island · (843) 559-2401 |
|---|---|
| Customs | No customs at JZI. International arrivals clear at Charleston International (CHS). |
Charter a Private Jet from Charleston Executive Airport
Charleston Executive Airport is a publicly owned and operated under the auspices of the Charleston County Aviation Authority. The facility primarily serves western Charleston County, including Kiawah and Seabrook Islands and downtown Charleston.
The airport was built in just 95 days, between 1944 and 1945. For its first three years, it only served military interests, and that changed when it was transferred to Charleston County in 1948. The facility was owned and operated by the county until 1972, when the Charleston County Aviation Authori…
- —The airport covers 1,373 acres and sits at an elevation of 19 feet. It has two concrete runways: 9/27 is 5,350' x 150' and 4/22 is 4,313' x 150 feet'.
- —Atlantic Aviation is the fixed-base operator under contract with the Aviation Authority at the airport.
A Legacy of Private Aviation
The airport was built in just 95 days, between 1944 and 1945. For its first three years, it only served military interests, and that changed when it was transferred to Charleston County in 1948. The facility was owned and operated by the county until 1972, when the Charleston County Aviation Authority started leasing KJZI from the county. In 1975, the airport was granted fee simple to the Aviation Authority, which still owns and operates the facility to this day. It now functions as a reliever airport to Charleston International Airport.
FBO Facilities at JZI
Fixed-base operators providing private aviation services at Charleston Executive Airport.
Atlantic Aviation
3050 Transatlantic Way, Johns Island · (843) 559-2401
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Atlantic Aviation, 3050 Transatlantic Way, Johns Island, (843) 559-2401.
No. International arrivals clear customs at Charleston International (CHS).
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