Airport information
- FAA LID
- SC48
- Coordinates
- 33.8843, -79.9998
- Elevation
- 110 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5W
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANDERSON
- Attendance
- SAT 1200-1300
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/08
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:40 AM | 09:40Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 01:03Z |
Plan a flight from SC48
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC · Shaw | TACAN | 110.10 | r108° / 23.9 NM |
| FLO · Florence | VORTAC | 115.20 | r222° / 27 NM |
| VAN · Vance | VORTAC | 110.40 | r048° / 33.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SC48. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ALL OPNS TO BE CONDUCTED IN VFR WX CONDS; THE LNDG AREA IS LMTD TO PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC SHAW APCH AT 803-895-4884, 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 SC48 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 SC48
Byrd Field (SC48) is an airport in Turbeville, SC, at 110 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SC48, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SC48 have a control tower?
No. Byrd Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at SC48?
Byrd Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SC48?
Byrd Field is in Turbeville, SC, at an elevation of 110 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8843, -79.9998.
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