Charleston International Airport, Commercial airport in North Charleston, United States
Charleston International Airport is an airport with two runways in North Charleston, South Carolina, offering connections to destinations throughout the United States. The terminal includes restaurants, shops, and car rental counters in a modern building with large windows.
A private corporation acquired land north of the city in 1928 to establish an airfield for civilian aircraft. In the following decades, operations grew from a few departures per week to a major aviation hub for South Carolina.
The departure hall displays paintings and sculptures from South Carolina that visitors can discover between the gate areas. These works come from regional artists and change regularly.
Travelers find free wireless internet in all areas and can collect luggage carts at several locations. The security checkpoint opens in the morning before the first departures, so arriving with enough time is recommended.
A Boeing facility sits directly on the airport campus and assembles widebody aircraft of the 787 series there. Passengers can sometimes spot finished planes on the manufacturer's aprons during approach.
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