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Charleston International Airport (CHS) delays and on-time record

Charleston, South Carolina KCHS #57 US airport by passengers

Live airport-wide delay programs from the FAA, the weather that causes them, and how each airline has actually performed at CHS.

FAA status
No delays reported Updated 9 min ago
Weather now
VFR 75°F Observed 58 min ago
Late departures
22.4%May 2026 to July 2026
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FAA delay status for CHS

The FAA is not reporting a ground stop, ground delay program or other delay at CHS right now.

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, checked 9 min ago. Airline-specific delays are not shown here.

Current conditions at CHS

VFR

75°F24°C

Good visibility and high cloud base. Normal operations are typical.

Wind
260° 17 mph, gusts 28
Visibility
10+ mi
Clouds
BKN 3,600 ft
Ceiling
3,600 ft
Pressure
29.96 inHg

METARMETAR KCHS 111956Z 26015G24KT 10SM BKN036 24/16 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 27026/1938 SLP145 T02390156

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center. Observed 58 min ago.

Active weather alerts

  • Rip Current StatementRip Current Statement issued October 11 at 11:24AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

On-time performance at CHS

Based on 6,489 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.

22.4%Departures late
26.6%Arrivals late
2.20%Cancelled
21.6 minAverage departure delay
On-time performance by airline at CHS
AirlineDeparturesLateCancelled
American Airlines 1,344 19.9% 1.86%
Delta Air Lines 1,223 17.7% 2.21%
Southwest Airlines 1,122 31.4% 0.53%
United Airlines 774 14.3% 0.52%
PSA Airlines 698 28.7% 2.87%
Republic Airways 561 16.9% 6.60%
JetBlue Airways 485 28.9% 5.15%

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.

Late departures by month

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How delays work at CHS

A ground stop holds flights bound for CHS at their origin airports. A ground delay program spaces arrivals out so the airport is not overloaded. Departure and arrival delay messages describe the average wait the FAA expects. None of these tell you whether your own flight is late, so always check your airline as well.

Local tips

  • Some airlines check bags before you enter the terminal, at the curb or on the second level of the Daily Parking Garage. The airport lists Alaska, American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit and United for this.
  • The Club CHS is the only lounge, so arrive early if you want a seat. Access depends on your card or day pass.
  • The Hourly Garage is the closest parking to the terminal, and the economy lot is the cheapest option for longer trips.
  • The Hourly Garage is about two minutes' walk from the terminal, so it is the quickest option for a short trip.
  • The Club CHS is up the lift to the third floor after Chick-fil-A, so allow a few extra minutes to find it.