Airport information
- FAA LID
- SC42
- Coordinates
- 32.6876, -80.1063
- Elevation
- 13 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
- 2003/04
- Distance from city
- 15 NE
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 | 05:44 AM | 09:44Z |
| Sunrise | 06:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from SC42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,000 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS · Charleston | VORTAC | 113.50 | r201° / 12.9 NM |
| NBC · Beaufort | TACAN | 110.50 | r073° / 33.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SC42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- CLSD TO ALL ACFT, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 843-414-2832.
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 SC42 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 SC42
Hondarosa Airport (SC42) is an airport in Wadmalaw Island, SC, at 13 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SC42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SC42 have a control tower?
No. Hondarosa Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SC42?
Hondarosa Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SC42?
Hondarosa Airport is in Wadmalaw Island, SC, at an elevation of 13 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6876, -80.1063.
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