KSSC -- Shaw Afb
Sumter, SC, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 132.125 (270.1) |
|---|---|
| SHAW TOWER: | 126.65 (254.25) |
| SHAW GROUND: | 126.1 (275.8) |
| SHAW APPROACH: | 125.4 (318.1) |
| CLEARANCE DELIVERY: | 121.8 (289.4) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| CLASS C: | 125.4 (318.1) |
| COMD POST: | 381.3 |
| PTD: | 139.6 (372.2) |
| AWOS-3 at SMS (5.6 E): | 118.075, 803-469-6750 |
| AWOS-3PT at CDN (19.1 N): | 119.975, 803-424-1979 |
| ASOS at CUB (26.1 W): | 118.675, 803-929-0665 |
| AWOS-3 at MNI (26.6 SE): | 120.175, 803-478-6060 |
| AWOS-3 at HVS (31.2 NE): | 118.225, 843-339-9625 |
- TA31 PAR opers 0700-2230.
- Approach/Departure service provided by jacksonville ARTCC on frequencies 124.7/269.55 (columbia RCAG) when shaw approach control is closed.
- SFA
- Pmsv metro: available via phone patch.
Runways
Runway 04L/22R
| Dimensions | 10014 x 150 feet / 3052 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 04L | Runway 22R | |
| Coordinates | N33°57.70' / W80°28.89' | N33°59.06' / W80°27.76' |
| Elevation | 237 | 239.3 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 35° True | 215° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (2.8° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (2.8° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown | Touchdown |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-I | ALSF-I |
| REIL | No | No |
Runway 04R/22L
| Dimensions | 8014 x 150 feet / 2443 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 04R | Runway 22L | |
| Coordinates | N33°57.80' / W80°28.57' | N33°58.88' / W80°27.67' |
| Elevation | 235.8 | 233.9 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 35° True | 215° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| Approach Lights | SALSF | ALSF-I |
| REIL | No | No |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N33°58.36' / W80°28.23' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 6 miles NW of Sumter, SC. |
| Elevation | 241 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 8° W |
Operations
| Airport Use | Private use |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | June 1942 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes |
| A.R.T.C.C. | JACKSONVILLE |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | ANDERSON |
| NOTAMs Facility | SSC (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | CHARLOTTE |
| Airspace Analysis | NOT ANALYZED |
| Attendance | ALL/ALL/ALL |
| Airspace | CLASS C SVC 1100-0300Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD FED HOL, AND ACC FAMILY DAYS.; OTHER TIMES CLASS D. |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
U.S. AIR FORCE
SHAW AFB
SUMTER, SC 29152
|
| Manager |
CHIEF AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT
SHAW AFB
SUMTER, SC 29152
403-965-3338
|
Services Available
| Fuel | A++ |
|---|---|
| Transient Storage | Hangar |
| Airframe Repair | MINOR |
| Engine Repair | MINOR |
| Bulk Oxygen | LOW |
| Other Services | CARGO |
Remarks
- Bearing strength runway 04L-22R: ST175; SBTT576, DDT745.
- Bearing strength runway 04R-22L: ST130; SBTT351; DDT490.
- Light: all runway threshold light gated.
- A-GEAR: NML BAK-12 configuration: both runway 04L/22R ovrn A-G BAK-12S are in the raised posn. Runway 04L/22R approach end cable disconnected. Runway 04R/22L, all cables in raised posn. BAK-12A are nonstandard 900 ft RUN OUT, 1/4 in cable and 50000 lb weight setting. Call tower or base operations at least 20 minimum in advance to require other configurations.
- 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 service available. EXP 2-3 hour service/Refuel delays wkends, HOL and peak periods; LTD maintenance. Concurrent refueling not available. No DE-ICE service available. Tran aircraft will retain drag chutes to PRK. Tran alert service available 1130-2330Z++ MON-FRI; Closed HOL.
- Restricted: offl BUS restricted to 20 FTR WG MSN support. 20 FTR WG quiet hour in EFF 0300-1100Z++. Prior permission required all landing aircraft, 24 hour PN RQR, contact afld mgmt 1200-2300Z++, DSN 965-2356, C803-895-2357, after hours/Standby 803-983-0522. Tran aircraft contact base operations PTD prior arrival to confirm from service RQR. DSN 965-2356, C803-895-2357, fax 2360.
- Restricted: issued prior permission required valid 1 hour +/- ETA, early/Late arrival/Departure must RE-COORD. Tran aircraft contact tower prior to exiting runway.
- Caution: tran pilots will not climb above 1000 ft on departure DUR VFR condition until clear of airport bdry unless specifically cleared to DO SO by ATC. Specific taxi instr for HVY aircraft contact ground, may RQR back taxiing on runway to aprop ladder taxiway. Uncontrolled VEH traffic on taxiway and APN.
- Traffic pattern: rectangular 1300 ft, overhead 2000 ft.
- Cstms/AG/IMG: 24 hour PN RQR for cstms and AG.
- 45 ft obstruction located 140 ft S taxiway centerline.
- Miscellaneous: ACC rsrs applied to ACC aircraft only.
- Tran alert: transient alert after hours support is not authorization unless supporting higher HQ directed missions.
- Tran aircraft contact base operations PTD prior to arrival to confirm service RQR.
- Restricted: south trim pad and test cell southwest of taxiway A closed.
- Restricted: aerodrome unuse as weather altn outside of tran alert hour of operations.
- Restricted: HVY aircraft EXP arrival/Departure delays DUR wing flying.
- Miscellaneous: weather 965-2362, C803-895-2362, forecaster available H24. Teleworking DUR afld closures. Remote briefing service available FR 26 OWS, barksdale AFB, DSN 331-2651/2635/2636, C318-529-2651/2635/2636, website: https://26OWS..US.AF.Military.
- Miscellaneous: weather OBS available H24 via AN/FMQ-19 automated obsn SYS. Augmented AN/FMQ-19 when RQR DUR operate hour and resource protection. Human obsn surface visibility LTD from 230-030 by flightline hangars, buildings and trees.
- For air evac or urgent require DUR afld closure, aircrews must contact comd post DSN 312-965-5850 or via UHF.
- Miscellaneous: aircraft that RQR immed assistance after duty hour, HOL, and wkends, contact comd post C803-895-5850, DSN 965-5850.
- SERVICE-LGT: runway 04R/22L PRE-THR bars removed.
- Restricted: runway 04R-22L available for 20 FW use only.
- Restricted: runway 04L/22R closed every 1ST and 3RD monitor and runway 04R/22L closed every 2ND and 4TH monitor of the month FR 1100-1500Z++ for BAK-12 PMI.
- Miscellaneous: amops unable to store classified material, contact shaw command post with classified storage needs, DSN 895-5850.
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