Charleston Executive Airport
KJZI, Johns Island, SC
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,350 ft)
About 20 minutes to Kiawah Island and 25 minutes to downtown Charleston
Charleston Executive airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Kiawah Island
Charleston Executive Airport on Johns Island is about 20 minutes from Kiawah, and Charleston International is about 45 minutes away.
- Main airport
- JZI / KJZI
- Elevation
- 17 ft
- Longest runway
- 09/27 (5,350 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Kiawah Island
Charleston Executive has a 5,350-foot runway for light and midsize jets.
Golf and beach season bring steady traffic from spring through fall.
Planning a trip? See our private jet golf trips guide.
Kiawah Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Charleston International Airport
KCHS, Charleston, SC
- Longest runway
- 15/33 (9,001 ft)
About 12 miles to downtown Charleston
Charleston International airport guideBefore You Book Kiawah Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Airport Choice
Charleston Executive for Kiawah and Seabrook; Charleston International for heavy jets.
Championships
Major golf events at the Ocean Course fill every airport in the area; book early.
When Demand Peaks in Kiawah Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Spring and fall
- Golf season on the Ocean Course and Kiawah’s other courses.
- Summer
- Beach season.
Flight Times and Prices to Kiawah Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to JZI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 651 mi | 1 hr 50 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,207 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 35 min$25,500–$31,500 | 4 hr 20 min$40,000–$61,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 470 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 977 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 758 mi | 1 hr 55 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 926 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,397 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 40 min$43,000–$65,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,007 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 10 min$23,000–$29,000 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Kiawah Island
Light and midsize jets fly from the Northeast, Midwest and Texas.
Kiawah Island Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Kiawah Island?
Charleston Executive (JZI), about 20 minutes away.
How long is a private flight from New York to Kiawah Island?
About 1 hr 50 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
