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Sumter Shaw Air Force Base Airport (KSSC / SSC)

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KSSC airport at a glance

ICAO code: KSSC
IATA code: SSC
City: Sumter
Region: South Carolina
Country: United States
Elevation: 241 ft (73 m)
Time zone: America/New York (UTC-5)
Coordinates: 33.9727° N, 80.4706° W
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Weather & airport info KSSC

Current weather

Good visual conditions (VFR)observed 03 Nov, 20:55 UTC

Wind: 12 kt (22 km/h) from east-southeast (120°)
Visibility: 10 km or more
Clouds: scattered clouds at 4,500 ft, broken clouds at 5,500 ft
Temperature: 27 °C (dew point 16 °C)
Pressure (QNH): 1,021 hPa

Original weather report (METAR)

METAR KSSC 032055Z 12012KT 10SM SCT045 BKN055 27/16 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP210 T02680158 56013 $

Forecast (TAF)

03 Nov, 21:00–06:00 UTCbecoming
6 kt (11 km/h) from east (90°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 4,000 ft
04 Nov, 06:00–10:00 UTCbecoming
6 kt (11 km/h) from northeast (50°) · visibility 10 km or more · scattered clouds at 25,000 ft
04 Nov, 10:00–14:00 UTCbecoming
6 kt (11 km/h) from east-northeast (60°) · visibility 5 km · Mist · scattered clouds at 1,000 ft

Original forecast (TAF)

TAF KSSC 030800Z 0308/0414 04006KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3024INS BECMG 0312/0313 05009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3025INS BECMG 0315/0316 09009KT 9999 FEW030 QNH3015INS BECMG 0321/0322 09006KT 9999 SCT040 QNH3015INS BECMG 0406/0407 05006KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3012INS BECMG 0410/0411 06006KT 4800 BR SCT010 QNH3012INS TX26/0319Z TN13/0312Z

Airport

Elevation: 241 ft (73 m)
Sunrise / Sunset: 06:43 / 17:27 local time

Runways

Runway	Length	Surface	Lighted
04L/22R	3,052 m (10,014 ft)	concrete	yes
04R/22L	2,443 m (8,014 ft)	concrete	yes

Radio frequencies

ATIS: 132.125
Clearance: 121.8
Ground: 126.1
Tower: 126.65

For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.

Airport map KSSC

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Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.

RunwayTaxiwayclosed (NOTAM)Map data: © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap, imagery © Maxar

Official charts (FAA)

Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26

Airport diagram (FAA)

Airport diagram (1)

AIRPORT DIAGRAM

Instrument approaches (8)

Departure procedures (2)

Minimums (1)

TAKEOFF MINIMUMS

For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.

Current NOTAMs for KSSC(7)

NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.

Out of serviceArresting gear: unserviceableM1241/26· until 31 Dec, 23:30 UTC
The AGM sign for barrier 3 on runway 04L/22R is unlit. An arresting gear is a system that can quickly bring aircraft to a stop in an emergency.
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AGM SIGN FOR BARRIER 3 (33.98086N, 80.46507W) ON RWY 04L/22R UNLIT.
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M1241/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QMHAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2610200914
C) 2612312330
E) AGM SIGN FOR BARRIER 3 (33.98086N, 80.46507W) ON RWY 04L/22R UNLIT.
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Out of serviceObstacle lights: unserviceableM1214/26· until 13 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Runway 22 glideslope obstacle lights are out of service. The glideslope is part of the instrument landing system (ILS), which guides aircraft to the runway in poor visibility.
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RWY 22 GLIDESLOPE OBSTACLE LIGHTS OTS
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M1214/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QOLAS/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2610131637
C) 2611132359
E) RWY 22 GLIDESLOPE OBSTACLE LIGHTS OTS
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NoticeApron: limited toM1299/26· until 08 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The gun berm is unavailable. Aircraft requiring use of the gun berm should utilize taxiway Golf Center instead.
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GUN BERM UNAVAILABLE. ACFT REQUIRING USE OF THE GUN BERM UTILIZE TWY GOLF CENTER.
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M1299/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QMNLT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2611021545
C) 2611082359
E) GUN BERM UNAVAILABLE. ACFT REQUIRING USE OF THE GUN BERM UTILIZE TWY GOLF CENTER.
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NoticeObstacle: erectedM1268/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
Aerodrome ADVISE caution obstacle crane 33-57-54.98N, 80-29-06.64W (1631' west from runway 04L) ELEVATION: SURFACE - 225' AGL. DAYLIGHT hours only DURING the FOLLOWING TIMES DAILY: 1100Z - 2100Z
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AERODROME ADVISE CAUTION OBSTACLE CRANE 33-57-54.98N, 80-29-06.64W (1631' WEST FROM RWY 04L) ELEVATION: SURFACE - 225' AGL. DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES DAILY: 1100Z - 2100Z
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M1268/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QOBCE/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2610261058
C) 2612312359
E) AERODROME ADVISE CAUTION OBSTACLE CRANE 33-57-54.98N, 80-29-06.64W (1631' WEST FROM RWY 04L) ELEVATION: SURFACE - 225' AGL. DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES DAILY: 1100Z - 2100Z
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NoticeOtherM1217/26· until 13 Nov, 23:59 UTC
A TACAN checkpoint sign at Shaw AFB airport reads 1.4 nautical miles, but the actual distance is 1.2 nautical miles. Pilots should be aware of this discrepancy.
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TACAN CHECKPOINT SIGN READS 1.4NM, ACTUAL DISTANCE 1.2 NM
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M1217/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2610131705
C) 2611132359
E) TACAN CHECKPOINT SIGN READS 1.4NM, ACTUAL DISTANCE 1.2 NM
```
NoticeOtherM1216/26· until 13 Nov, 23:59 UTC
The hold sign for Taxiway B at Shaw AFB airport is obscured. Pilots should use caution.
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TWY B HOLD SIGN OBSCURED USE CAUTION
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M1216/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2610131703
C) 2611132359
E) TWY B HOLD SIGN OBSCURED USE CAUTION
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NoticeGNSSM1215/26· until 13 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Runway 04L/22R radar 5 is unlit on the east side.
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RWY 04L/22R RDR 5 UNLIT ON THE EAST SIDE.
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M1215/26 NOTAMN
Q) ZJX/QGXGM/IV/NBO/A/000/999/3358N08028W005
A) KSSC
B) 2610131659
C) 2611132359
E) RWY 04L/22R RDR 5 UNLIT ON THE EAST SIDE.
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For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).

Private jet traffic in Shaw Air Force Base (last 30 days)

Arrivals: 35
Departures: 0
Different jets: 18

Most frequent origins: Charleston Air Force Base-International Airport (3).

Most common aircraft types: HondaJet (4), Cirrus Vision Jet (4), Bombardier Challenger 350/3500 (4), Cessna Citation X (4), Gulfstream G450/GIV (3).

Tuesday is the busiest day.

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KSSC airport FAQ

Are there any restrictions at Sumter airport (KSSC) today?

There are currently 7 valid NOTAMs for Sumter (KSSC). Affected: Arresting gear: unserviceable; Obstacle lights: unserviceable. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.

What is the weather at Sumter airport (KSSC)?

According to the latest weather report for KSSC (METAR, 03 Nov, 20:55 UTC): Good visual conditions (VFR). Wind 12 kt (22 km/h) from east-southeast (120°), visibility 10 km or more, temperature 27 °C (dew point 16 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.

How long are the runways at Sumter airport (KSSC)?

Sumter (KSSC) has 2 runways: runway 04L/22R with 3,052 m (10,014 ft), concrete and runway 04R/22L with 2,443 m (8,014 ft), concrete. The longest is 3,052 m.

What are the radio frequencies at Sumter airport (KSSC)?

Frequencies at KSSC: Tower 126.65 MHz, Ground 126.1 MHz and ATIS 132.125 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.

What are the airport codes of Shaw Air Force Base?

The ICAO code is KSSC and the IATA code is SSC. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.

What is the elevation of KSSC airport?

Shaw Air Force Base sits at 241 ft (73 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/New York.

Can I fly to KSSC by private jet?

Whether a private jet can operate into Shaw Air Force Base depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.

Are there empty legs from or to KSSC?

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