52J

VFR

LEE COUNTY/BUTTERS FLD

BISHOPVILLE · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
211'
Longest RWY
3,200'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 52J LEE COUNTY/BUTTERS FLD showing runway layout — runways 06/24
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 52J
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,211'
MSL · field 211' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 24
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 52J

52J does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHVS (HARTSVILLE RGNL) · 11.1 NM away. Conditions at 52J may differ.

METAR · KHVS

Observed 04:15Z

KHVS 120415Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM BKN045 BKN055 27/22 A2995 RMK AO2
Wind
200° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,664 ft
Ceiling
4,500 ft AGL
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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GEORGE ROBERTS
Address
412 MEADOWS LANE, BISHOPVILLE SC 29010

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 3 kt
RWY 24
226°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 24

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 24 · 226° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,211 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored46° / 226°3,200 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
06PAPI 2-box left(3°)
24PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 52J LEE COUNTY/BUTTERS FLD in BISHOPVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA, showing runways 06/24 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
52J · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • WILDLIFE ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SHAW APCH AT 803-895-4884, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 6/24 & PAPI RY 06 AND RY 24 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL. FOR ASSISTANCE CALL 803-484-3296/229-2679.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06RWY 06 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 3 DEG LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • 24RWY 24 PAPI UNUSBL BYD 6 DEG LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1958.
  • AGRIAG OPERATIONS AT AIRPORT

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 52J

Answer card
ICAO
52J
Name
LEE COUNTY/BUTTERS FLD
Location
BISHOPVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
211 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,211 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 24

Lee County/Butters Fld sits in Bishopville, South Carolina. The field elevation is 211 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 3,200 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Lee County Airport. It carries 100LL. Published remarks say 24-hour credit card fuel service is available. Call the field if you need help with fuel access.

A few operational notes matter here. Agricultural operations occur at the airport. Wildlife is also present on and near the field. Runway 24 PAPI is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of centerline. Runway 06 PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of centerline. For clearance delivery, contact Shaw Approach when it is open. When Shaw Approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC. If you are planning a night or low-visibility arrival, verify the current lighting and approach setup before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 52J and can a light jet use it?
52J has one runway, 06/24. It is 3,200 ft long with an asphalt surface. That is a short field for many jets, so performance planning matters.
Is there an ILS at Lee County/Butters Fld (52J)?
No ILS approaches are published for 52J. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at 52J?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 52J have a control tower?
No. 52J is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls and runway coordination.
Which FBO is on the field at 52J?
Lee County Airport is the on-field FBO listed for 52J. It carries 100LL. Call the FBO directly at (803) 484-3296 for current service details.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at 52J?
Yes. Published remarks say 24-hour credit card fuel service is available. Call the field at 803-484-3296 or 229-2679 if you need assistance.
What should I know about runway lighting at 52J?
Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 06/24 by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 06 and runway 24 is also activated by CTAF.
Are there any operational cautions at 52J?
Yes. Agricultural operations occur at the airport. Wildlife is also present on and near the field. Runway 24 PAPI is unusable beyond 6 degrees left of centerline. Runway 06 PAPI is unusable beyond 3 degrees left of centerline.

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