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Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC/SSC) — Sumter, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Fuel
A++
Tower
126.65
Runways
04L/22R, 04R/22L
Elevation
241 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 15:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KSSC
  • Name: Shaw Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 33.972698
  • Longitude: -80.470596
  • Elevation: 241 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Sumter
  • IATA Code: SSC
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04L/22R

  • Designation: 04L/22R
  • Dimensions: 3052x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 46
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 04R/22L

  • Designation: 04R/22L
  • Dimensions: 2443x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 50
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 126.650 MHz
  • Ground: 126.100 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 139.600, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 132.125 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Shaw Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 403-965-3338
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: A++
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M1275/
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME ALL SURFACES WORK IN PROGRESS GRASS CUTTING OPERATIONS WITHIN 100FT OF RUNWAYS 04L AND 04R.
2026-10-27 11:12 UTC 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC
M1275/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME ALL SURFACES WORK IN PROGRESS GRASS CUTTING OPERATIONS WITHIN 100FT OF RUNWAYS 04L AND 04R.
2026-10-27 11:12 UTC 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC
M1274/
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 26 OCT: 1145Z - 27 OCT: 0320Z, 27 OCT: 1145Z - 28 OCT: 0055Z, 28 OCT: 1145Z - 29 OCT: 0405Z, 29 OCT;1145Z - 1850Z, 30 OCT: 1145Z - 01 NOV: 1630Z. FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS OR EMERGENCIES, CONTACT SHAW AFB COMMAND POST DSN: 803-895-5850
2026-10-27 03:04 UTC 2026-11-01 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KSSC?
Shaw Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KSSC?
The tower frequency at Shaw Air Force Base is 126.65 MHz.
What fuel is available at KSSC?
Shaw Air Force Base offers A++.
Does KSSC require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KSSC located?
Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC) is located in Sumter, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSSC?
The IATA code for Shaw Air Force Base is SSC.
How long is the runway at KSSC?
The main runway at Shaw Air Force Base (04L/22R) measures 3052x46m.
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