Runway 23 at KSMS, Sumter, uses magnetic heading 223°. The opposite end is Runway 05. This end is 5,501 ft long with a 100 ft asphalt surface. Pattern direction is left traffic. Runway 23 has ILS. The localizer is 109.35 with a course of 230.17° magnetic. KSMS is Sumter in South Carolina. Field elevation is 182.1 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 23 is 181.8 ft MSL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 23
Based on the current METAR wind at KSMS.
- Headwind
- -2.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.9 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 133°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 05
RIGHT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 23
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 216°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 126°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (36°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 216°M for Runway 23
Instrument approaches · Runway 23
LD CAT I RWY 23
SMS
109.35
Course 230.17°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 23 at KSMS?
Runway 23 at KSMS has a magnetic heading of 223°.
Is Runway 23 at KSMS left or right traffic?
Runway 23 uses left traffic.
What ILS frequency does Runway 23 use at KSMS?
Runway 23 uses ILS localizer 109.35.
What is the length of Runway 23 at KSMS?
Runway 23 is 5,501 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 23 at KSMS?
Runway 23 has an asphalt surface.
Does Runway 23 have an ILS approach at KSMS?
Yes. Runway 23 has ILS with localizer 109.35 and course 230.17° magnetic.