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KSMS — Sumter Airport

Sumter Airport

Non-ToweredSumter, SC • IATA: SUM • 182' MSL

KSMS WeatherLive METAR & TAF

Wind Component

KSMS Runways2 runways

KSMS has 2 runways. The longest is 5/23 at 5,501 ft × 100 ft (asphalt).

5/23Lighted · Right traffic 55,501 ft × 100 ftAsphalt
14/32No runway lights · Right traffic 323,081 ft × 120 ftGrass

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KSMS Field Data

KSMS field elevation is 182 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KSMS is 1,180 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL). Fuel available at KSMS: 100LL, Jet A.

Field elevation182 ft MSL
Pattern altitude1,180 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Fuel100LL, Jet AAvailability — call for price
Control towerNon-towered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KSMS Frequencies

CTAF 122.7 MHz — KSMS is non-towered; self-announce position and intentions on CTAF.

AWOS118.075
Approach/Departure125.4
CTAF122.7
UNICOM122.7

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Frequently Asked About KSMS

Is KSMS (Sumter Airport) a towered airport?

No, KSMS is a non-towered airport. The CTAF frequency is 122.7 MHz.

What is the AWOS frequency for KSMS?

The AWOS frequency at KSMS (Sumter Airport) is 118.075 MHz.

How long is the runway at KSMS?

KSMS has 2 runways (5/23, 14/32). The longest runway is 5,501 feet.

Which runway is longest at KSMS?

Runway 5/23 is the longest at KSMS — 5,501 ft × 100 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KSMS?

KSMS uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 1,180 feet MSL at a field elevation of 182 feet.

Does KSMS have fuel?

Yes. KSMS (Sumter Airport) has 100LL, Jet A available. Call the field for hours, self-serve availability and price.

What is the elevation of KSMS?

KSMS (Sumter Airport) has a field elevation of 182 feet MSL.

Where is KSMS located?

KSMS (Sumter Airport) is located in Sumter, SC.