Airport information
- FAA LID
- SC13
- Coordinates
- 33.8407, -81.1857
- Elevation
- 450 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- ATLANTA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANDERSON
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1630
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/02
- 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 | 05:45 AM | 09:45Z |
| Sunrise | 06:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 00:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 01:08Z |
Plan a flight from SC13
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,300 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAE · Columbia | VORTAC | 114.70 | r263° / 6.6 NM |
| MMT · Mc Entire | VORTAC | 113.20 | r260° / 19.8 NM |
| EDS · Edisto | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r330° / 28.3 NM |
| SSC · Shaw | TACAN | 110.10 | r262° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SC13. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC COLUMBIA APCH AT 803-822-5242 OR 803-822-5240.
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 SC13 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 SC13
Darden Airport (SC13) is an airport in Gaston, SC, at 450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SC13, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SC13 have a control tower?
No. Darden Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SC13?
Darden Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SC13?
Darden Airport is in Gaston, SC, at an elevation of 450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8407, -81.1857.
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