Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9SC
- Coordinates
- 33.9639, -81.3592
- Elevation
- 520 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 00:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 9SC
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,000 ft · ASP- Heading
- 81° true
- Heading
- 261° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAE · Columbia | VORTAC | 114.70 | r295° / 16.5 NM |
| MMT · Mc Entire | VORTAC | 113.20 | r280° / 27.8 NM |
| EDS · Edisto | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r326° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9SC. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 9SC.
Nearby airports
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About 9SC
Whiteplains Airport (9SC) is an airport in Lexington, SC, at 520 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9SC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 9SC?
Whiteplains Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9SC?
Whiteplains Airport is in Lexington, SC, at an elevation of 520 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9639, -81.3592.
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