Shaw Air Force Base (SSC): Codes, Runways & Location
Shaw Air Force Base (IATA: SSC · ICAO: KSSC) is a medium-sized airport serving Sumter, United States. It lies at 33.9727° N, 80.4706° W, 241 ft (73 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shaw Air Force Base
Shaw Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sumter in United States. It is identified by the IATA code SSC and the ICAO code KSSC. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Shaw Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3052 m (10014 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 241 ft (73 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sumter Airport (SUM) about 10 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,052 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaw Air Force Base
Where is Shaw Air Force Base located?
Shaw Air Force Base is located in Sumter, United States. Its coordinates are 33.9727° N, 80.4706° W.
What is the airport code for Shaw Air Force Base?
Shaw Air Force Base has an IATA code of SSC and an ICAO code of KSSC.
How long is the runway at Shaw Air Force Base?
Shaw Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3052 m (10014 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shaw Air Force Base have?
Shaw Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Shaw Air Force Base a major airport?
Shaw Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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