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KSMS
Sumter Airport · Sumter
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
182 ft / 55 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
AWOS 118.08 MHz (AWOS)
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sumter Airport (KSMS), located in Sumter, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 182 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Sumter Airport
ICAO / IATA
KSMS / SUM
Municipality
Sumter
Country
Region
US-SC — South Carolina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
182 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,501 ft / 1,677 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43.2° / 223.2°
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 43.2° / 223.2°
RWY 05 (43.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (223.2°)
109.35 MHz
IDENT: SMS | CRS: 230°
Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,081 ft / 939 m
Runway Width: 120 ft / 37 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 134° / 314°
Runway Width: 120 ft / 37 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 134° / 314°
RWY 14 (134°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (314°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D SHAW APP/DEP
125.40 MHz
AWOS AWOS
118.08 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.70 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026