KUDG

VFR

DARLINGTON COUNTY

DARLINGTON · SOUTH CAROLINA

Elev
192.2'
Longest RWY
5,500'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KUDG DARLINGTON COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 05/23
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KUDG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,192.2'
MSL · field 192.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KUDG

Current METAR

Observed 03:56Z

KUDG 120356Z AUTO 21009KT CLR 28/22 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02780222 403610217 PWINO $
Wind
210° @ 9 kt
Visibility
Temp / Dew
28°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,761 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
9 NM N
VFR sectional
CHARLOTTE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
UDG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BARRY KENNETT
Address
313 G.GRAHAM SEGARS PARKWAY, DARLINGTON SC 29540

Flight service · Hours

FSS AND
ANDERSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 9 kt
RWY 23
217°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 217° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,192 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored37° / 217°5,500 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)ODALS
23PAPI 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 KUDG DARLINGTON COUNTY in DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
KUDG · 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
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • AFTER HRS SERVICE CALL 843-393-9928.
  • FOR CD CTC FLORENCE APCH AT 843-665-0632, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Lighting notes

  • ODALS RWY 05; MIRL RWY 05/23; AND TWY LGTS PRESET LOW INTST DUSK-2300; TO INCR INTST - CTAF. AFT 2300, ACTVT ODALS RWY 05; REIL RWY 05 & 23; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL RWY 05/23; AND TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Other notes

  • ARPT EXISTED PRIOR TO 1958.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUDG

Answer card
ICAO
KUDG
Name
DARLINGTON COUNTY
Location
DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Elevation
192.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,192.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Darlington County Airport sits in Darlington, South Carolina. Field elevation is 192.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 5,500 ft long with a concrete surface. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The airport uses CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0. Florence Approach handles clearance delivery and approach services when available. If approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC. The field has one on-field FBO. Darlington County Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. After-hours service is available by phone.

The lighting setup matters here. Runway 05 has an omnidirectional approach lighting system. Runway 05 and 23 have medium intensity runway lights. Taxiway lights are preset low from dusk to 2300. Use CTAF to raise intensity. After 2300, the approach lights, runway end identifier lights, precision approach path indicators, runway lights and taxiway lights are all activated through CTAF. For a first-time arrival, plan for an uncontrolled field with published lighting procedures. Check the current Chart Supplement for any additional local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KUDG?
KUDG has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 5,500 ft long with a concrete surface.
Does Darlington County Airport have a control tower?
No. KUDG is an uncontrolled airport, so use CTAF 123.0 for traffic calls and lighting activation.
What is the pattern altitude at KUDG?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at Darlington County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KUDG. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KUDG?
Darlington County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (843) 393-9928 for after-hours service or current availability.
How do you activate the runway lights at KUDG?
Use CTAF 123.0. The runway and taxi lights are preset low from dusk to 2300. After 2300, CTAF activates the approach lights, runway end identifier lights, PAPI, runway lights and taxiway lights.
Who handles clearance delivery for KUDG?
Florence Approach handles clearance delivery at 843-665-0632. When approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.
Is KUDG a good field for night operations?
Yes, if you are current and you brief the lighting setup first. The field has published runway and taxi lighting procedures. Check the current Chart Supplement for any local restrictions before a night arrival.

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