Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC)
Medium airport · Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Airport data
| Name | Shaw Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSSC |
| IATA | SSC |
| Elevation | 241 ft (73 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°58'22" W 80°28'14" 33.97270, -80.47060 |
| Location | Sumter, South Carolina, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 10,014 ft (3052 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 04R/22L | 8,014 ft (2443 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Shaw Air Force Base at a glance
Shaw Air Force Base is a medium airport in Sumter, South Carolina, United States, known to airline systems as SSC. The field elevation of 241 ft (73 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSSC are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 04L/22R — offers 10,014 ft (3052 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04L points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSSC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Shaw Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base | KMMT | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport | KCUB | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport | KCAE | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Orangeburg Municipal Airport | KOGB | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Florence Regional Airport | KFLO | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shaw Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 241 ft field elevation of Shaw Air Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Shaw Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Shaw Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Shaw Air Force Base is KSSC, and its IATA code is SSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shaw Air Force Base above sea level?
Shaw Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 241 feet (73 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shaw Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 33.9727, -80.4706 — in Sumter, South Carolina, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base, about 31 km away.
Does KSSC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSSC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Shaw Air Force Base?
Shaw Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 04L/22R, measures 10,014 ft (3052 m) with a CON surface.