1DS

VFR

DRY SWAMP

ORANGEBURG · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
180'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:53Z
VFR sectional · 1DS
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Before you fly into 1DS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,180'
MSL · field 180' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 1DS

1DS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KOGB (ORANGEBURG MUNI) · 5.0 NM away. Conditions at 1DS may differ.

METAR · KOGB

Observed 18:53Z

KOGB 271853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW037 19/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP219 T01890089
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
381 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM S
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KURT VON GRAFF
Address
126 DRY SWAMP ROAD, CORDOVA SC 29039

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • WED-MON · DAWN-DUSK
  • TUE · DAWN-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1DS · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Hangar
Wind indicator
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-5242 or 803-822-5040.Show FAA
  • Glider operations are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Ceiling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 02.Show FAA
  • 20Ceiling obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 20.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport is unattended Tuesday afternoons.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1DS

Answer card
ICAO
1DS
Name
DRY SWAMP
Location
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
180 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,180 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

Dry Swamp Airport (1DS) is in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The field elevation is 180 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the provided facts, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning a landing. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern, or verify with the airport operator before you fly in. Dry Swamp Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL. Call (803) 534-3157 to confirm current service before arrival.

The remarks matter here. Clearance delivery is handled through Columbia Approach by phone. There are obstructions near both runway ends, with ceiling obstructions reported beyond a 45 degree slope at runway 02 and runway 20. The airport is unattended Tuesday afternoons. Glider operations are on and near the airport, so expect mixed traffic and keep a sharp scan in the pattern. If you need current runway use, pattern details, or any local operating limits, verify with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Dry Swamp Airport (1DS)?
The field elevation is 180 ft MSL. Use that number for your preflight planning and density altitude check.
Is Dry Swamp Airport towered?
No. Dry Swamp Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at 1DS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern. Verify with the airport operator before you fly in.
Does Dry Swamp Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published in the provided facts. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Dry Swamp Airport?
Dry Swamp Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (803) 534-3157 to confirm current availability before arrival.
What should I know about runway conditions at 1DS?
No runways are listed in the provided facts. The remarks also note obstructions near both runway ends. Verify the current runway layout and any local limitations with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Are there any special operating notes for Dry Swamp Airport?
Yes. The airport is unattended Tuesday afternoons. Glider operations are on and near the airport, so expect mixed traffic and plan extra vigilance in the pattern.
How do I get clearance delivery for Dry Swamp Airport?
The published remark says to contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-5242 or 803-822-5040 for clearance delivery. Confirm the current procedure before flight if you need an IFR clearance.

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