KFDW Fairfield County Airport

Before you fly into KFDW

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,399.5'

MSL · field 577.5' + 822 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 22

H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KFDW

Current METAR

Observed 06:15Z

KFDW 100615Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3010 RMK AO1

Wind: 140° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 20°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 30.10 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,093 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KFDW does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCUB (JIM HAMILTON L B OWENS) · 21.5 NM away. Conditions at KFDW may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 06:00Z–11 06:00Z

TAF KCUB 100526Z 1006/1106 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150 FM101400 22006KT P6SM SCT060 FM110000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100

BASEVFR

10 06:00Z–10 14:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 15,000 ft, Few clouds 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 3 NM SW
VFR sectional: CHARLOTTE
Pattern altitude: 822 ft AGL · 1,400 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility: AND (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DENISE BRYAN
Phone: (803) 718-0087
Address: 1291 RUNWAY RD, WINNSBORO SC 29180

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND: ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MAR-OCT · 0800-1800
NOV-FEB · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 22

211°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
04/22Favored	31° / 211°	5,243 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
04	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	19', tree, 479' from thr, 166' R of cntrln, slope 14
22	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	80', tree, 2820' from thr, 297' R of cntrln, slope 32

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 KFDW FAIRFIELD COUNTY in WINNSBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA, showing runways 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04

KFDW · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04

KFDW · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.50

KPYG·Pageland Airport·45.6 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.00

KCAE·Columbia Aviation·22.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
S&S Aviation 123.050(803) 635-3086Titan16d ago	$7.55	—

S&S Aviation
123.050(803) 635-3086
100LL
$7.55
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.50atKPYGPageland Airport45.6 nmsave $2.05
Jet A$7.00atKCAEColumbia Aviation22.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

TPA 1400 MSL.
FOR CD CTC COLUMBIA APCH AT 803-822-5242 OR 803-822-5040.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 04/22 & PAPI RYS 04 & 22 - CTAF.

Other notes

MANAGERFOR FBO CALL (803) 635-3086.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFDW

Answer card

ICAO: KFDW
Name: FAIRFIELD COUNTY
Location: WINNSBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation: 577.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,399.5 ft MSL (822 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 04/22 · 5,243 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 22

Fairfield County Airport sits in Winnsboro, South Carolina. The field elevation is 577.5 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 5,243 ft long. There is no control tower. Traffic pattern altitude is 822 ft AGL, or 1,399.5 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. For IFR work, plan around the current approach setup and get the latest clearance details before departure. Columbia Approach handles clearance delivery. The published numbers are 803-822-5242 and 803-822-5040. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.

S&S Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (803) 635-3086 for current service details. Published remarks also note medium intensity runway lights on 04/22 and PAPI on both ends. That helps after dark or in marginal light. The airport uses the common traffic advisory frequency. Keep your calls concise and listen before entering. Pattern altitude is 1,400 MSL in the remarks. That matches the published 822 ft AGL figure. For a first visit, expect a simple non-towered field with one asphalt runway and standard local traffic discipline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFDW?

The published pattern altitude is 822 ft AGL. That is 1,399.5 ft MSL.

Does Fairfield County Airport have a control tower?

No. KFDW is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.05 and make standard position reports.

What runway is available at KFDW and how long is it?

KFDW has one runway, 04/22. It is 5,243 ft long and asphalt.

Are there any ILS approaches at KFDW?

No ILS approaches are published for KFDW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.

What fuel is available on the field at KFDW?

S&S Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (803) 635-3086 to confirm current service details.

What are the tower or approach contact numbers for KFDW?

There is no tower at KFDW. For clearance delivery, contact Columbia Approach at 803-822-5242 or 803-822-5040.

Does KFDW have runway lights for night operations?

Yes. The published remarks say medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 04/22. PAPI is also available on both ends.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KFDW?

Plan for a non-towered airport with one 5,243 ft runway and no published ILS. Use CTAF 123.05. Fly the published 1,400 MSL pattern. Verify current IFR or local operating details with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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