Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42SC
- Coordinates
- 34.1629, -79.6661
- Elevation
- 74 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANDERSON
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2011/01
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:38 AM | 09:38Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from 42SC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 2
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 2 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 2/20
2,900 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLO · Florence | VORTAC | 115.20 | r189° / 4.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42SC. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPONS AND PVT USE ONLY; AND OPNL LOA IS ENTERED INTO WITH FLORENCE AIR TFC CONTROL TOWER.
- FOR CD CTC FLORENCE APCH AT 843-669-5194, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 42SC in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 42SC
Chicken Coop Airport (42SC) is an airport in Florence, SC, at 74 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42SC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 42SC have a control tower?
No. Chicken Coop Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 42SC?
Chicken Coop Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42SC?
Chicken Coop Airport is in Florence, SC, at an elevation of 74 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1629, -79.6661.
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