Runway 05 at KSMS is the 05 end at SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA. The opposite end is 23. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 43°. Length is 5,501 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is right traffic. No ILS is published for Runway 05.
KSMS is SUMTER. Field elevation is 182.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 05 is 178.7 ft MSL. Runway lighting is MED. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 05
Based on the current METAR wind at KSMS.
- Headwind
- 2.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.9 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 47°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 05
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 05
RIGHT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 36°M
- Crosswind: turn right to 126°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (216°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 36°M for Runway 05
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 05 at KSMS?
Runway 05 at KSMS has a magnetic heading of 43°.
Is runway 05 at KSMS left or right traffic?
Runway 05 at KSMS uses right traffic.
What is the length of runway 05 at KSMS?
Runway 05 at KSMS is 5,501 ft long.
What is the surface of runway 05 at KSMS?
Runway 05 at KSMS has an asphalt surface.
Does runway 05 have an ILS approach at KSMS?
No ILS is published for runway 05 at KSMS.
What is the opposite runway end of runway 05 at KSMS?
The opposite end is runway 23.