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Charleston Airport (CHS)
Airport Information
(Charleston, South Carolina - SC, USA)
 With over 60 daily flights to around 20 popular US destinations, South Carolina's Charleston International Airport (CHS) is fast becoming an important tourism and business hub for the southern Atlantic coast of the United States. Boasting modern facilities and amenities, Charleston Airport is a pleasure to use for both passengers and visitors, standing just 12 miles / 19 km northwest of the city, between Hunley Park and Midland Park.
The airport itself is shared with the local Air Force Base and is well connected to downtown Charleston by the I-26 interstate. There is a combination of public transport options available, including commercial shuttles and taxis, which link Charleston city centre, the Historic District and Mount Pleasant.
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The main hotels can arrange a courtesy shuttle service to and from the airport. For those wanting the convenience of their own transportation, four car rental companies operate from the airport, allowing you to travel to nearby cities, such as Savannah and Hilton Head to the southwest.
Charleston Airport (CHS) Information: History and Facilities
Dating back to 1928, Charleston Airport started its life as a privately owned airfield and was continually developed over the next decade, when the three runways were paved and greatly improved. At this stage, the airfield went by the name of Charleston Municipal Airport and was used extensively by the US army during the Second World War. The latter part of the 1940s saw the completion of a new terminal, while the early 1950s once again saw military use of Charleston Airport at the time of the Korean War.
The year of 1979 was an important time for the airport, when it was officially taken over by the Charleston County Aviation Authority (CCAA). Soon after in 1985, a new passenger terminal opened, featuring a large International Concourse area. Further improvements have been made over the years, upgrading the general facilities offered to passengers while they wait for their flight.
The airport is well designed and laid out for maximum efficiency, with two concourses connected by a central atrium. Charleston Airport features a fully equipped business center, as well as wireless Internet availability throughout the terminal. The terminal's excellent Business Center, as well as its two VIP lounges, can be booked for conferences and offer multimedia capability. The Business Center is sited next to the airport's main entrance, while the VIP lounges are shared between the two concourses.
The terminal of Charleston International Airport has an ATM machine and free wireless Internet access, while limited postal facilities are provided at the Business Center. There is a central food court in the atrium, along with a bar / restaurant in each of the two concourse areas. Two gift shops, a news-stand and a nursery complete the terminal's facilities.
Charleston Airport (CHS) Information: About Charleston Tourism
Steeped in history and located within the state of South Carolina, Charleston boasts one of the most pleasant historic districts of any American city. The bustling but charming Historic District features splendid buildings, some great performing arts venues, and some of the city's best restaurants and nightspots, as well as enthralling museums and galleries, such as the Charleston Renaissance Gallery, and the Citadel Archives and Museum. For families, the South Carolina Aquarium is a definite highlight and stands next to the harbor, on Aquarium Wharf.
Just a short drive away from Charleston Airport (CHS) are some of the best beaches in the southeast, not to mention a selection of the country's most challenging golf courses. Mount Pleasant is nearby and offers a range of recreational activities, while to the southwest of Charleston Airport and along the coastline you will discover both the resorts of Hilton Head and Savannah.
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