Shaw Air Force Base

KSSC / SSC

Sumter, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
5kt
40°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.10
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KSSC 160855Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01560127 57005 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.10 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.86 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (241 ft)
Pressure Alt
61 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 239 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KSSC 160700Z 1607/1713 01009KT 9999 SKC QNH3010INS BECMG 1614/1615 01010G15KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3001INS BECMG 1622/1623 36006KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3002INS TX29/1621Z TN17/1611Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 10° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km
14:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 10° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
SSC
04L ✈️
22R
04R ✈️
22L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 04L
10,016 ft 150 ft CON 34°
↑ 5.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
✈️ 04R/22L
Active: 04R
8,001 ft 150 ft CON 34°
↑ 5.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Shaw Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KSSC
IATA Code: SSC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 241 ft MSL

Location

City: Sumter
Country: US
Latitude: 33.972698°
Longitude: -80.470596°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 04L/22R
Length: 10,016 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 04R/22L
Length: 8,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Shaw Air Force Base

Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC/SSC) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sumter, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 241 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (04L/22R, 04R/22L) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.