Uber and other ground transportation are outside baggage claim at the west end of the terminal; follow the marked ride-app zone.
FAA rank #57 · Medium hub
CHSCharleston
Charleston International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
CHS is compact and fast inside. The $13 Economy Lot runs shuttles about every five minutes, so the main planning risk is tourist and event traffic getting to the airport.
Arrival planner
When should I be at CHS?
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Recommended airport arrival—:—
Enter your departure time
We’ll work backward from the airport’s recommendation.
2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday through Monday, holidays, spring/fall tourism peaks, and major Charleston events
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Security
What you’re walking into
CHS uses one central checkpoint for Concourses A and B and publishes live TSA estimates on its homepage. TSA PreCheck is available; CLEAR is not.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Lot$13/dayShuttle about every five minutes
Daily Garage$17/dayCovered levels plus open-air roof
Hourly Garage$21/dayTwo covered levels; closest walk
Valet$25/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Rental-car counters are in the Rental Car Pavilion near baggage claim, with vehicles in the adjacent garage/lot.
CHS has one terminal with Concourses A and B connected after the central checkpoint; walking is the normal transfer method.
The free 80-space waiting lot is on the right side of International Boulevard before the terminal; drivers must remain with their vehicles.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected parking facilities; verify current locations before relying on it.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightCHS operates around the flight schedule, with limited checkpoint and concession access overnight.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
CHS live waits and parking status↗CHS official parking↗CHS ground transportation↗CHS terminal map↗CHS amenities and relief areas↗