Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · United States

KSSCSSC

Shaw Air Force Base

Sumter, United States

ICAO

KSSC

IATA

SSC

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

241 ft

Country

United States

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at KSSC

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Shaw Air Force Base (KSSC / SSC) in Sumter, United States, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

KSSC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United States

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States.

Applicable permit lead times for United States are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States are managed end-to-end.

Ground Handling at KSSC

Direct FBO and handler coordination at KSSC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Shaw Air Force Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

Fuel Arrangements at KSSC

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KSSC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to KSSC

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for KSSC: 33° 58′ 23″ N 80° 28′ 16″ W; elevation 241 ft; local time UTC-5.

Crew Services in Sumter

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sumter.

Field Information

Shaw Air Force Base

Latitude
33° 58′ 23″ N
Longitude
80° 28′ 16″ W
ICAO code
KSSC
IATA code
SSC
Municipality
Sumter
Timezone
UTC-5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 3
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To SSC?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KSSC.

Submit flight inquiry for KSSC

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – KSSC

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Shaw Air Force Base?

The ICAO code is KSSC and the IATA code is SSC.

What is the fire category at KSSC?

Shaw Air Force Base publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 3.

What time zone does KSSC operate in?

Shaw Air Force Base operates on UTC-5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for KSSC?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KSSC.