Hondarosa Private
SC42 · Charleston, SC · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:47 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunrise | 07:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 07:23 PM | 23:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:47 PM | 23:47Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 17LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 170° true
- Dimensions
- 3,000 × 30 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
Enter the left downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 17
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 500 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CHS 113.50 · NBC 110.50
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS · Charleston | VORTAC | 113.50 · 82X | High | r201° / 12.9 NM |
| NBC · Beaufort | TACAN | 110.50 · 42X | — | r073° / 33.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for SC42 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- SC42
- Coordinates
- 32.6869, -80.1064
- Elevation
- 13 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CHARLOTTE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANDERSON · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/04
- Distance from city
- 15 NE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- CLSD TO ALL ACFT, PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 843-414-2832.
Nearby airports
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About SC42
Hondarosa (SC42) is an airport in Charleston, SC, at 13 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for SC42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does SC42 have a control tower?
No. Hondarosa is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at SC42?
Hondarosa has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is SC42?
Hondarosa is in Charleston, SC, at an elevation of 13 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.6869, -80.1064.
More about SC42
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open SC42 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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