Runways and Other Facilities
The airport once had three intersecting runways with a parallel taxiway system that connected them to the aircraft parking apron. Runway 4/22 was 5,203 feet (1,586 m) long by 150 feet (46 m) wide, Runway 17/35 was 4,226 feet (1,288 m) long by 150 feet (46 m) wide, and runway 11/29 was 4,403 feet (1,342 m) long by 150 feet (46 m) wide. Today only runway 4/22 remains but was redesignated as runway 5/23 several years ago. Prevailing winds in the area generally favor the use of this runway. Only remnants of the other runways are visible today.
An instrument landing system (ILS) is available for use on runway 5. WAAS approaches are available to runway 5 and runway 23. Runway 5 also has high intensity runway edge lighting (HIRL), visual approach slope indicator lights (VASI), and a medium intensity approach lighting system (MALSR). Other navigational aids nearby are the Spartanburg Vortac (VOR) (7.2 miles northeast) and the Fairmont Non-directional beacon (NDB) (1.6 miles west).
The airport's terminal building houses a fixed base operator (FBO) operated by the City of Spartanburg. The airport also houses two flight schools, Pivotal Aviation and Aero II. Adjacent to the terminal building are several aircraft hangars.
The airport is also home to the Spartanburg Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.
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