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KSSC Shaw Air Force Base
Sumter, South Carolina, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 OCTOBER 2009

Location

FAA Identifier: SSC
Lat/Long: 33-58-21.7786N / 080-28-14.0540W
33-58.362977N / 080-28.234233W
33.9727163 / -80.4705706
(estimated)
Elevation: 241 ft. / 73.5 m (surveyed)
Variation: 05W (1985)
From city: 6 miles NW of SUMTER, SC
Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 29152

Airport Operations

Airport use: Private use. Permission required prior to landing
Activation date: 06/1942
Sectional chart: CHARLOTTE
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: JACKSONVILLE CENTER
FSS: SHAW AFB FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
ANDERSON RADIO AND-DL-NOTAM AND
NOTAMs facility: AND (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
SEE FLIP AP/1 SUPPLEMENTARY ARPT RMK.
Wind indicator: yes
Segmented circle: no
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)

Airport Communications

ATIS: 132.125 270.1
SHAW GROUND: 126.1 275.8
SHAW TOWER: 126.65 254.25
SHAW APPROACH: 125.4 285.4 [1200-0430Z++]
SHAW DEPARTURE: 125.4 285.4 [1200-0430Z++]
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 121.8 289.4
CLASS C: 125.4 285.4
COMD POST: 381.3
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
PMSV: 342.5
PTD: 139.6 372.2
RDR: 134.1 294.7X
WX AWOS-3 at SMS (6 nm E): 118.075 (803-469-6750)
WX AWOS-3 at CDN (19 nm N): 119.975 (803-424-1979)
  • TA31 PAR OPERS 0700-2230.
  • APCH/DEP SERVICE PROVIDED BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ON FREQS 124.7/269.55 (COLUMBIA RCAG) WHEN SHAW APCH CTL CLSD.
  • SFA
  • REMOTE AND TRAN AIRCREW WX BRIEF CALL 9 OWS SHAW AFB DSN 965-0939.
  • NO-NOTAM MP: 0400-1100Z++ TUE-FRI DLY (1500/3+1).

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
MMTr085/16.8MC ENTIRE VORTAC113.2005W
CAEr079/29.9COLUMBIA VORTAC114.7002W
VANr004/29.9VANCE VORTAC110.4006W
EDSr037/36.6EDISTO VOR/DME111.4005W

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
SUMTER263/5.625204WSMS ... -- ...
MC ENTIRE087/16.542705WMMT -- -- -
MANNING336/26.638106WMNI -- -. ..
HARTSVILLE221/31.334107WHVS .... ...- ...
KINGSTREE303/34.340406WCKI -.-. -.- ..
EVANS287/35.842006WCFY -.-. ..-. -.--
WINNSBORO128/37.941405WFDW ..-. -.. .--
ORANGEBURG038/39.722605WOYI --- -.-- ..

Airport Services

Fuel available: 115 JET-B+
Parking: hangars
Airframe service: MINOR
Powerplant service: MINOR
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: LOW

Runway Information

Runway 4L/22R

Dimensions: 10016 x 150 ft. / 3053 x 46 m
Surface: concrete
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 51 /R/B/W/T
Single wheel: 85.0
Double wheel: 116.0
Double tandem: 345.0
Dual double tandem: 745.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 4L  RUNWAY 22R
Latitude: 33-57.702000N33-59.059333N
Longitude: 080-28.890833W080-27.762000W
Elevation: 237.0 ft.239.2 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 040 magnetic, 035 true220 magnetic, 215 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left4-light PAPI on left
RVR equipment: touchdowntouchdown
Approach lights: ALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I)ALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I)
Runway end identifier lights: nono
Instrument approach: ILSLOC/GS

Runway 4R/22L

Dimensions: 8001 x 150 ft. / 2439 x 46 m
Surface: concrete
Weight bearing capacity: 
PCN 34 /R/C/W/T
Single wheel: 36.0
Double wheel: 89.0
Double tandem: 236.0
Dual double tandem: 529.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
RUNWAY 4R  RUNWAY 22L
Latitude: 33-57.798667N33-58.883000N
Longitude: 080-28.569667W080-27.668000W
Elevation: 236.0 ft.234.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 040 magnetic, 035 true220 magnetic, 215 true
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left4-light PAPI on left
Approach lights: SALSFALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I)
Runway end identifier lights: nono

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: U.S. Air Force
Owner: U.S. AIR FORCE
SHAW AFB
SUMTER, SC 29152
Manager: CHIEF AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT
SHAW AFB
SUMTER, SC 29152
Phone 403-965-3338

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 5
Military aircraft: 5
    
Aircraft operations: avg 249/day
100% military

Additional Remarks

- BEARING STRENGTH RY 04L-22R: ST175; SBTT576, DDT745.
- RSTD: ACC QUIET HR IN EFF 0330-1100Z++. PPR, 24 HR PN RQR, CTC BASE OPS DSN 965-2356, C803-895-2357, FAX 2360. TRAN ACFT CTC BASE OPS PTD PRIOR ARR TO CONFIRM FM SVC RQR. DSN 965-2356, C803-895-2357, FAX 2360.
- RSTD: ISSUED PPR VALID 1 HR +/- ETA, EARLY/LATE ARR/DEP MUST RE-COORD. TRAN ACFT CTC TWR PRIOR TO EXITING RWY.
- CAUTION: TRAN PILOTS WILL NOT CLIMB ABV 1000' ON DEP DUR VFR COND TIL CLEAR OF ARPT BDRY UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CLEARED TO DO SO BY ATC. SPECIFIC TAXI INSTR FOR HVY ACFT CTC GND )MAY RQR BACK TAXIING ON RY TO APPROPRIATE LADDER TXWY. UNCONTROLLED VEH TFC ON TWY AND APN.
- TFC PAT: RECTANGULAR 1500 FT, OVERHEAD 2000 FT.
- CSTMS/AG/IMG: 24 HR PN RQR FOR CSTMS AND AG.
- MISC: WX OBSN SFC VIS LTD 1/16 SM SW-NE. CLASS C AIRSPACE EFF 1100-0330Z++, OT CLASS D.
- ACFT W/WINGSPAN LARGER THAN 180 FT MUST USE WING WALKERS WHEN TAXING ON TWY B CNTRL, 45 FT OBSTN LCTD 140 FT S TWY CNTRLN.
- MISC: ACC RSRS APPLIED TO ACC ACFT ONLY.
- BEARING STRENGTH RY 04R-22L: ST130; SBTT351; DDT490.
- ACC RSRS APPLIED TO ACC ACFT ONLY.
- TRAN-ALERT: TRANSIENT ALERT AFTER HOURS SUPPORT IS NOT AUTHORIZED UNLESS SUPPORTING HIGHER HEADQUARTERS DIRECTED MISSIONS.
- TRAN ACFT CTC BASE OPS PTD PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO CONFIRM SVC RQR.
- RSTD: ALL CIV ACFT RQR 20 FW APVL (803-895-2356) AND AN APV CVL ACFT LDG PERMIT PRIOR TO EXCUTING PRACTICE APCH.
- PMSV METRO RMK: RDO. FORECASTER AVBL 1000-1800Z++ MON-FRI, CLSD HOL., CTC DSN 965-2362, C803-895-2362. OPS HRS MAY VAR WITH LCL FLYING SKED. AFT HRS REMOTE AND TRAN AIRCREW WX BRIEF CALL 26 OWS BARKSDALE AFB DSN 781-4775.
- RSTD: TAXILANE ALPHA, SOUTH OF TAXIWAY BRAVO CLSD TO ALL ACFT EXCEPT 20 FW MISSION APPROVED ACFT.
- LGT: ALL RY THLD LGT GATED.
- A-GEAR: NML BAK-12 CONFIGURATION: RY 04R-22L: APCH DOWN, DEP UP. RY 04L-22R: 22R DEP UP AT ALL TIMES, WHEN 22R IS ACTIVE, BOTH DEP AND APCH UP. CALL TWR FOR OTHER CONFIGURATIONS, BAK-12B APCH END AVBL 20 MIN PN.
- JASU: 2(M32A-60) 2(A/M32A-86).
- FUEL: J8, J8+100.
- FLUID: SOAP SP PRESAIR LPOX LOX. LOX - 24 HOURS PRIOR NOTIFICATION REQUIRED.
- OIL: O-128-133-148.
- TRAN ALERT: NO FLEET SVC AVBL. EXP 2-3 HR SVC/REFUEL DELAYS WKENDS, HOL AND PEAK PERIODS; LTD MAINT. CONCURRENT REFUELING NOT AVBL. NO DE-ICE SVC AVBL. TRAN ACFT WILL RETAIN DRAG CHUTES TO PRK. TRAN ALERT SVC AVBL 1230-0030Z++ MON-FRI; 1500-2000Z++ SAT-SUN; NOT AVBL HOLIDAYS.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 22 October 2009 at 0901Z and 19 November 2009 at 0900Z.
 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
HI-ILS RWY 22R **CHANGED**   download (309KB)
ILS RWY 04L **CHANGED**   download (293KB)
ILS RWY 22R **CHANGED**   download (300KB)
HI-ILS RWY 04L **CHANGED**   download (312KB)
HI-TACAN RWY 04L **CHANGED**   download (277KB)
HI-TACAN RWY 22R **CHANGED**   download (266KB)
TACAN RWY 04L **CHANGED**   download (268KB)
TACAN RWY 22R **CHANGED**   download (267KB)
 
Departure Procedures
GABLE THREE **CHANGED**   download (85KB)
PINIE THREE **CHANGED**   download (92KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (33KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KSMS - Sumter Airport (6 nm E)
KMMT - Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (17 nm W)
KCDN - Woodward Field Airport (19 nm N)
KCUB - Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (26 nm W)
KMNI - Santee Cooper Regional Airport (27 nm SE)
  
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Sunrise and sunset
Times for 08-Nov-2009
 Local
(UTC-5)		 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight06:2311:23
Sunrise06:4911:49
Sunset17:2322:23
Evening civil twilight17:4922:49

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  08-Nov-2009 16:27:10
Local (UTC-5)  08-Nov-2009 11:27:10
 
METAR
KSSC 081555Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3032 RMK AO2A SLP267 T01910089 $
KSMS 
6nm E 		081615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3033 RMK AO2
KMMT 
16nm W 		081555Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3033 RMK AO2A SLP273 T01970090
KCDN 
19nm N 		081615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3033 RMK A02 P000
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

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Miles Price ($)
COMFORT SUITES SUMTER 4.3 100-110
 

Other hotels near Shaw Air Force Base

Miles Price ($)
CANDLEWOOD SUITES SUMTER 4.2 
SLEEP INN SUMTER 4.3 85-86
COUNTRY INN SUITES SUMTER 4.3 
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SUMTER 4.3 104-160
DAYS INN SUMTER SC 4.4 58-69
QUALITY INN SUMTER 4.4 70-85
HAMPTON INN SUMTER SC 4.8 94-104
TRAVELERS INN AND SUITES 5.3 73-126
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 5.3 54-66
BEST WESTERN SUMTER INN 5.8 59-66

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport. 		    

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12 in Sumter
 

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