SC53

Usar Center, Clemson Heliport

Clemson, South CarolinaElevation 750 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 500 ft

H1
Dimensions
500 x 250 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Usar Center, Clemson Heliport is in Clemson, South Carolina. Field elevation 750 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerJOHN ARCHER
Manager phone803-796-7140
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1630
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATASC53
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)ANDERSON
RegionSouth Carolina
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.6834, -82.8179
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

NOT ATTENDED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS.
ANT (LGTD) 150' AND WATER TANK NW OF LANDING AREA.
VFR; PRIVATE USE.
FOR CD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does SC53 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for SC53. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does SC53 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for SC53. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at SC53?
SC53 sits at 750 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for SC53?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.