FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 22 JANUARY 2026
Location
| FAA Identifier: | SSC |
| Lat/Long: | 33-58-21.8065N 080-28-14.0317W
33-58.363442N 080-28.233862W
33.9727240,-80.4705644
(estimated) |
| Elevation: | 241 ft. / 73.5 m (surveyed) |
| Variation: | 08W (2015) |
| 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 |
| Control tower: | yes |
| ARTCC: | JACKSONVILLE CENTER |
| FSS: | ANDERSON FLIGHT SERVICE STATION |
| NOTAMs facility: | SSC (NOTAM-D service available) |
| Attendance: | CONTINUOUS
OPR 1100-0300Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, OR BY NOTAM. CLSD FED HOL AND ACC FAMILY DAYS. |
| Wind indicator: | yes |
| Segmented circle: | no |
| Beacon: | white-green (lighted land airport)
Operates sunset to sunrise. |
Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 132.125 270.1 |
| SHAW GROUND: | 126.1 275.8 [OPR 1100-0300Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD FED HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.] |
| SHAW TOWER: | 126.65 254.25 [OPR 1100-0300Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD FED HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.] |
| SHAW APPROACH: | 125.4 318.1 [OPR 1100-0300Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD FED HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.] |
| SHAW DEPARTURE: | 125.4 318.1 [OPR 1100-0300Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD FED HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.] |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.8 289.4 |
| CLASS C: | 125.4 318.1 |
| COMD POST: | 381.3 |
| EMERG: | 121.5 243.0 |
| PTD: | 139.6 372.2 |
| WX AWOS-3 at SMS (6 nm E): | 118.075 (803-469-6750) |
| WX AWOS-3PT at CDN (19 nm N): | 119.975 (803-424-1979) |
- TA31 PAR OPERS 0700-2230.
- APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY JACKSONVILLE ARTCC ON FREQS 124.7/269.55 (COLUMBIA RCAG) WHEN SHAW APCH CTL CLSD.
- SFA
- PMSV METRO: AVBL VIA PHONE PATCH.
- (RAYMOND 26)
- NO-NOTAM MP: 0400-1100Z++ TUE-FRI DLY (1500/3+1).
Nearby radio navigation aids
| VOR radial/distance | | VOR name | | Freq | | Var |
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| MMTr088/16.8 | | MC ENTIRE VORTAC | | 113.20 | | 08W |
| CAEr079/29.9 | | COLUMBIA VORTAC | | 114.70 | | 02W |
| NDB name | | Hdg/Dist | | Freq | | Var | | ID |
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| MANNING | | 336/26.6 | | 381 | | 06W | | MNI | -- -. .. |
| HARTSVILLE | | 221/31.3 | | 341 | | 07W | | HVS | .... ...- ... |
| EVANS | | 287/35.8 | | 420 | | 06W | | CFY | -.-. ..-. -.-- |
Airport Services
| Fuel available: | A++ |
| Parking: | hangars |
| Airframe service: | MINOR |
| Powerplant service: | MINOR |
| Bottled oxygen: | NONE |
| Bulk oxygen: | LOW |
Runway Information
Runway 4L/22R
| Dimensions: | 10014 x 150 ft. / 3052 x 46 m |
| Surface: | concrete |
| Weight bearing capacity: | |
| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 4L | | RUNWAY 22R |
| Latitude: | 33-57.702288N | | 33-59.059385N |
| Longitude: | 080-28.890758W | | 080-27.762093W |
| Elevation: | 237.0 ft. | | 239.3 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 043 magnetic, 035 true | | 223 magnetic, 215 true |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (2.80 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (2.80 degrees glide path) |
| RVR equipment: | touchdown | | touchdown |
| Approach lights: | ALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I)
NON-STD CONFIGN 2600 FT LONG. | | ALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I) |
| Runway end identifier lights: | no | | no |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | ILS | | ILS |
Runway 4R/22L
| Dimensions: | 8014 x 150 ft. / 2443 x 46 m |
| Surface: | concrete |
| Weight bearing capacity: | |
| Runway edge lights: | high intensity |
| RUNWAY 4R | | RUNWAY 22L |
| Latitude: | 33-57.798660N | | 33-58.884747N |
| Longitude: | 080-28.569717W | | 080-27.666668W |
| Elevation: | 235.8 ft. | | 233.9 ft. |
| Traffic pattern: | left | | left |
| Runway heading: | 043 magnetic, 035 true | | 223 magnetic, 215 true |
| Markings: | precision, in good condition | | precision, in good condition |
| Visual slope indicator: | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) | | 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path) |
| Approach lights: | SALSF | | ALSF1: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category I) |
| Runway end identifier lights: | no | | no |
| Touchdown point: | yes, no lights | | yes, no lights |
| Instrument approach: | LOC/GS | | |
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 |
Additional Remarks
| E60-22L | HOOK BAK-12B(B) (1221 FT). |
| E60-22L | HOOK MB 100(B) (65 FT OVRN). |
| E60-04L | HOOK BAK-12A(B) (45 FT OVRN) HOOK BAK12B(B) (1457 FT). |
| E60-22R | HOOK BAK12B(B) (1457 FT) HOOK BAK-12A(B) (45 FT OVRN). |
| E60-04R | HOOK MB 100(B) (75 FT OVRN). |
| E60-04R | BAK-12B(B) (1210 FT). |
| - | BEARING STRENGTH RWY 04L-22R: ST175; SBTT576, DDT745. |
| - | RSTD: OFFL BUS RSTD TO 20 FTR WG MSN SUPPORT. 20 FTR WG QUIET HR IN EFF 0300-1100Z++. PPR ALL LDG ACFT, 24 HR PN RQR, CTC AFLD MGMT 1200-2300Z++, DSN 965-2356, C803-895-2357, AFTER HOURS/STANDBY 803-983-0522. 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 FT 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 RWY TO APROP LADDER TWY. UNCONTROLLED VEH TFC ON TWY AND APN. |
| - | TFC PAT: RECTANGULAR 1300 FT, OVERHEAD 2000 FT. |
| - | CSTMS/AG/IMG: 24 HR PN RQR FOR CSTMS AND AG. |
| - | 45 FT OBSTN LCTD 140 FT S TWY CNTRLN. |
| - | MISC: ACC RSRS APPLIED TO ACC ACFT ONLY. |
| - | BEARING STRENGTH RWY 04R-22L: ST130; SBTT351; DDT490. |
| - | TRAN ALERT: TRANSIENT ALERT AFTER HOURS SUPPORT IS NOT AUTH UNLESS SUPPORTING HIGHER HQ DIRECTED MISSIONS. |
| - | TRAN ACFT CTC BASE OPS PTD PRIOR TO ARRIVAL TO CONFIRM SVC RQR. |
| - | RSTD: SOUTH TRIM PAD AND TEST CELL SW OF TWY A CLSD. |
| - | RSTD: AERODROME UNUSE AS WX ALTN OUTSIDE OF TRAN ALERT HR OF OPNS. |
| - | LGT: ALL RWY THR LGT GATED. |
| - | RSTD: HVY ACFT EXP ARR/DEP DELAYS DUR WING FLYING. |
| - | MISC: WX 965-2362, C803-895-2362, FORECASTER AVBL H24. TELEWORKING DUR AFLD CLOSURES. REMOTE BRIEFING SVC AVBL FR 26 OWS, BARKSDALE AFB, DSN 331-2651/2635/2636, C318-529-2651/2635/2636, WEBSITE: HTTPS://26OWS..US.AF.MIL. |
| - | MISC: WX OBS AVBL H24 VIA AN/FMQ-19 AUTOMATED OBSN SYS. AUGMENTED AN/FMQ-19 WHEN RQR DUR OPR HR AND RESOURCE PROTECTION. HUMAN OBSN SFC VIS LTD FROM 230-030 BY FLIGHTLINE HANGARS, BUILDINGS AND TREES. |
| - | FOR AIR EVAC OR URGENT REQ DUR AFLD CLOSURE, AIRCREWS MUST CTC COMD POST DSN 312-965-5850 OR VIA UHF. |
| - | A-GEAR: NML BAK-12 CONFIGURATION: BOTH RWY 04L/22R OVRN A-G BAK-12S ARE IN THE RAISED POSN. RWY 04L/22R APPROACH END CABLE DISCONNECTED. RWY 04R/22L, ALL CABLES IN RAISED POSN. BAK-12A ARE NSTD 900 FT RUN OUT, 1/4 IN CABLE AND 50000 LB WT SETTING. CALL TWR OR BASE OPS AT LEAST 20 MIN IN ADVANCE TO REQ OTHER CONFIGURATIONS. |
| - | MISC: ACFT THAT RQR IMMED ASSISTANCE AFTER DUTY HR, HOL, AND WKENDS, CTC COMD POST C803-895-5850, DSN 965-5850. |
| - | SERVICE-LGT: RWY 04R/22L PRE-THR BARS REMOVED. |
| - | RSTD: RWY 04R-22L AVBL FOR 20 FW USE ONLY. |
| - | RSTD: RWY 04L/22R CLSD EVERY 1ST AND 3RD MON AND RWY 04R/22L CLSD EVERY 2ND AND 4TH MON OF THE MONTH FR 1100-1500Z++ FOR BAK-12 PMI. |
| - | MISC: AMOPS UNABLE TO STORE CLASSIFIED MATERIAL, CONTACT SHAW COMMAND POST WITH CLASSIFIED STORAGE NEEDS, DSN 895-5850. |
| - | JASU: 2(M32A-60) 2(A/M32A-86). |
| - | FLUID: PRESAIR LPOX LOX. LOX - 24 HOURS PN. |
| - | 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 1130-2330Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD HOL. |
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 from 22 January 2026 at 0901Z to 19 February 2026 at 0900z.
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures |
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| HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 04L | |
download (156KB) |
| HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 22R | |
download (163KB) |
| ILS OR LOC Y RWY 04L | |
download (148KB) |
| ILS OR LOC Y RWY 22R | |
download (140KB) |
| HI-TACAN Z RWY 04L | |
download (149KB) |
| HI-TACAN Z RWY 22R | |
download (150KB) |
| TACAN Y RWY 04L | |
download (136KB) |
| TACAN Y RWY 22R | |
download (136KB) |
Departure Procedures |
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| GABLE FOUR | |
download (67KB) |
| PINIE FOUR | |
download (81KB) |
| NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply | |
download |
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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| Aerial photo |
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WARNING: Photo may not be current or correct
Photo by Kelly Graf
Taken in the Summer of 2009
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Download PDF
of official airport diagram from the FAA
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Times for 31-Jan-2026
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(UTC-5) | | Zulu
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| Morning civil twilight | | 06:54 | | 11:54 |
| Sunrise | | 07:21 | | 12:21 |
| Sunset | | 17:50 | | 22:50 |
| Evening civil twilight | | 18:16 | | 23:16 |
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| Current date and time |
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| Zulu (UTC) | 31-Jan-2026 15:27:25 |
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| Local (UTC-5) | 31-Jan-2026 10:27:25 |
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| METAR |
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| KSSC | 311521Z 04011KT 10SM -SN OVC026 M01/M06 A2994 RMK AO2A CIG 024 RWY22 SLP142 $
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KSMS
6nm E | 311515Z AUTO 03011KT 9SM OVC027 M02/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 PWINO
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KMMT
16nm W | 311515Z AUTO 04007KT 4SM -SN FEW003 SCT013 OVC027 M00/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 CIG 013V027 SLP143
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KCDN
19nm N | 311515Z AUTO 02009KT 1SM BR SCT004 SCT008 OVC033 M03/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
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| KSSC | 310000Z 3100/0106 04009KT 8000 -RA BKN040 OVC080 620409 QNH3004INS BECMG 3106/3107 04009KT 9999 VCSH OVC010 650109 QNH3000INS BECMG 3111/3112 05010G15KT 8000 -SN OVC010 650109 QNH2994INS BECMG 3117/3118 05015G25KT 4800 -SN BLSN OVC010 650109 QNH2989INS BECMG 3120/3121 02014G20KT 8000 -SN BKN010 OVC030 650109 QNH2989INS BECMG 3123/3124 35012G18KT 8000 -SN OVC010 650108 QNH2993INS BECMG 0105/0106 34015G25KT 6000 -SN BLSN BKN010 620104 510006 QNH2997INS TXM01/3121Z TNM04/3112Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 3100
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KMMT
16nm W | 310800Z 3108/0114 05009KT 9999 SCT030 OVC080 QNH3002INS BECMG 3117/3118 06010G20KT 9000 -SN OVC008 QNH3002INS BECMG 3122/3123 36012G25KT 9000 -SN BKN007 OVC014 QNH2992INS BECMG 0109/0110 31009KT 9000 -SN FEW042 BKN055 OVC080 QNH3006INS BECMG 0112/0113 31010KT 9999 NSW FEW055 FEW080 QNH3008INS TX00/3108Z TNM08/0100Z
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