35A

VFR

UNION COUNTY, TROY SHELTON FLD

UNION · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
609.9'
Longest RWY
3,508'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 35A
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,609.9'
MSL · field 609.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +2 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 35A

Current METAR

Observed 20:55Z

K35A 272055Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3019 RMK A02 T02150084
Wind
110° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.19 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,141 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
1 NM SW
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RONNIE WADE
Address
UNION COUNTY AIRPORT, 198 AIRPORT RD, UNION SC 29379

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
110° · 4 kt
RWY 05
041°M
Head/Tail
+2 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 041° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,610 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored41° / 221°3,508 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(4°)
23PAPI 2-box left(4°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
35A · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
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 Greer Approach at 864-877-8275. When Greer Approach is closed, for clearance delivery contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 23 runway end identifier lights operate by photocell. Medium intensity runway edge lights on runways 05 and 23 are preset from dusk to midnight. After midnight, activate them on the common traffic advisory frequency. Activate the precision approach path indicators on runways 05 and 23 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve fuel is available 24 hours. For service after hours call 864-426-3003.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05Trees are close-in, 142 feet from the runway end on both sides of runway 5 approach and 112 feet from the centerline.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 35A

Answer card
ICAO
35A
Name
UNION COUNTY, TROY SHELTON FLD
Location
UNION, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
609.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,609.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 3,508 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Union County, Troy Shelton Fld sits in Union, South Carolina. The field elevation is 609.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 05/23, which is 3,508 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Approach and departure services are handled by Greer on 119.4 and 350.2. For clearance delivery, contact Greer Approach first. If Greer Approach is closed, use Atlanta ARTCC.

Union County Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours. If you need after-hours service, call ahead. Published remarks also note trees close to the runway 05 approach. That matters on short final, especially if you are coming in light or at a higher density altitude. Runway 23 has end identifier lights that work by photocell. The edge lights on 05 and 23 are preset from dusk to midnight. After midnight, activate them on CTAF. The PAPI on both ends is also activated on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 35A and can a light jet use it?
35A has one runway, 05/23, at 3,508 ft. That is the longest runway on the field. Check performance carefully before planning a jet arrival.
What is the pattern altitude at Union County, Troy Shelton Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 35A have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 35A. Plan for non-precision or visual operations and verify current approach data before departure.
Is Union County Airport towered?
No. 35A is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.7 for traffic calls and local lighting activation.
Which FBO is on the field at 35A?
Union County Airport is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For after-hours fuel service, call the number in the facts block.
How do I turn on the runway lights at 35A after midnight?
The runway edge lights on 05 and 23 are preset from dusk to midnight. After midnight, activate them on CTAF 122.7. The PAPI on both ends is also activated on CTAF.
Are there any runway hazards on the approach to runway 05?
Yes. Trees are close in on the runway 05 approach. The published remark says they are 142 ft from the runway end on both sides of the approach and 112 ft from the centerline.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 35A?
Call Greer Approach at 864-877-8275 for clearance delivery. If Greer Approach is closed, contact Atlanta ARTCC at 770-210-7692.

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