KFDW

VFR

FAIRFIELD COUNTY

WINNSBORO · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
577.5'
Longest RWY
5,243'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
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 04
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KFDW

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KFDW 272115Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3015 RMK AO1
Wind
100° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 8°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,271 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
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
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

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
100° · 3 kt
RWY 04
031°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 04

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 04 · 031° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,400 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored31° / 211°5,243 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)19', tree, 479' from thr, 166' R of cntrln, slope 14
22PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 04
KFDW · 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
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.

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
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1400 mean sea level.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 04/22 and precision approach path indicators are on runways 04 and 22. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERFor the fixed base operator call (803) 635-3086.Show FAA

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
100° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 04

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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