Shaw Air Force Base — Sumter, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereShaw Air Force Base in Sumter uses the IATA code SSC, with KSSC as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from SSC
Shaw Air Force Base
SSC is the IATA code for Shaw Air Force Base, a United States Air Force installation located near Sumter, South Carolina. Unlike commercial airports, Shaw is a military facility, serving as home to the 20th Fighter Wing, which operates F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft. The base also hosts United States Army Central headquarters. Established in 1941, Shaw has played a role in numerous training and deployment operations over the decades. Access to SSC is restricted to military personnel, government officials, and authorized visitors, and it does not accommodate scheduled civilian air traffic. Its runways and support infrastructure are designed primarily for tactical fighter operations and readiness training.
Runways at Shaw Air Force Base (SSC)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04L/22R | 10014 ft (3052 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
| 04R/22L | 8014 ft (2443 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Shaw Air Force Base (SSC)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 125.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 132.125 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.8 MHz |
| GND | GND | 126.1 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 34.25 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 38.13 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 139.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 126.65 MHz |
Airports near Shaw Air Force Base (SSC)
- Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base (MMT) — 31.0 km (19.3 mi)
- Jim Hamilton L.B. Owens Airport (CUB) — 48.4 km (30.1 mi)
- Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) — 60.3 km (37.5 mi)
- Orangeburg Municipal Airport (OGB) — 67.7 km (42.1 mi)
- Florence Regional Airport (FLO) — 72.7 km (45.2 mi)
- Charleston International Airport (CHS) — 126.3 km (78.5 mi)
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 144.6 km (89.9 mi)
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) — 146.1 km (90.8 mi)
SSC identifies Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina, a restricted U.S. military airfield hosting F-16 fighter squadrons, not a public commercial airport for travelers.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Shaw Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Shaw Air Force Base is SSC.
What is the ICAO code for Shaw Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Shaw Air Force Base is KSSC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.