Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC) is a regional airport serving Sumter, SC at 241 ft. KSSC reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (04L, 04R, 22L, 22R), longest 10,014 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KSSC in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 500 ft, temperature 26°C (79°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 500 ft.
SPECI KSSC 130610Z 20006KT 10SM OVC005 26/25 A2997 RMK AO2A SLP148 $
What changed at KSSC?
Since the 0555Z (1:55 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from LIFR to IFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 400 ft to 500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KSSC
KSSC is currently IFR with winds from 200° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04L, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,550 ft (field elevation 241 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KSSC. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22LFAV | 8,014 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 22R | 10,014 ft | CON | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 04L | 10,014 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| 04R | 8,014 ft | CON | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 500 ft.
KSSC weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KSSC is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KSSC
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CAE UA /OV CAE180040/TM 0242/FL330/TP B789/TB NEG
CAE UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CAE180040Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0242Reported at 02:42 UTC.FL330Altitude: 33,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
SAV UA /OV SAV360050/TM 0147/FLDURD/TP CRJ7/RM TOPS 1800 BASES 1000
SAV UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SAV360050Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0147Reported at 01:47 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.RM TOPS 1800 BASES 1000Remarks.Show raw report
FLO UA /OV DLC/TM 0131/FL060/TP C172/RM VFR
FLO UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DLCLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0131Reported at 01:31 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP C172Aircraft type reporting.RM VFRRemarks.Show raw report
CLT UA /OV CLT 14010/TM 0101/FL080/TP E145/TA +13/IC LIGHT RIME
CLT UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CLT 14010Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0101Reported at 01:01 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.TA +13Outside air temperature, °C.IC LIGHT RIMEIcing: light rime.Show raw report
CHS UA /OV CHS/TM 0034/FL310/TP A31/TB NEG
CHS UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CHSLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0034Reported at 00:34 UTC.FL310Altitude: 31,000 ft MSL.TP A31Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KSSC
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KSSC reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 51 observations, with 17 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: LIFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
- 22L/22R
- 58%
- 04L/04R
- 42%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (7:00 PM EDT)
TAF KSSC 122300Z 1223/1407 18009KT 9999 BR OVC010 QNH2993INS BECMG 1302/1303 18006KT 8000 BR -SHRA VCTS OVC015CB QNH2993INS TEMPO 1303/1304 -TSRA OVC010CB BECMG 1304/1305 19006KT 4800 BR OVC007 QNH2989INS BECMG 1310/1311 22006KT 6000 BR OVC005 QNH2993INS BECMG 1314/1315 26006KT 9999 BKN030 BKN060 QNH2996INS TX31/1321Z TN23/1311Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1323 NEXT 1407
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KSSC
- IATA
- SSC
- FAA LID
- SSC
- City
- Sumter
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 241 ft
- Coordinates
- 33.9727, -80.4706
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,014 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 132.125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 1m
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KSSC airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KSSC weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KSSC?+
KSSC has 4 runways: 04L, 04R, 22L, 22R; the longest is 10,014 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KSSC report its own weather?+
Yes. Shaw Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KSSC have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KSSC broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KSSC does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KSSC from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KSSC airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Shaw Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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