Gary Gale Seaplane BasePrivate

0FL8 · Jacksonville, FL · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
0 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 09W/27W
Runway
1
Mag var
4W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 0FL8. Nearby reporting stations: KNIP (2 NM), KHEG (8 NM), KVQQ (10 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:49 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise07:14 AM11:14Z
Sunset07:25 PM23:25Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:49 PM23:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:49 PM → 06:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:25 PM → 06:14 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

NIP 108.20 · CRG 114.50 · NRB 111.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
NIP · Jacksonville TACAN 108.20 · 19X r194° / 2.5 NM
CRG · Craig VORTAC 114.50 · 92X High r229° / 12.5 NM
NRB · Mayport TACAN 111.40 · 51X r235° / 17.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 0FL8 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
0FL8
Coordinates
30.1939, -81.6819
Elevation
0 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1999/04
Distance from city
8 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
GARY LEMERAND
8436 MALAGA AVENUE, JACKSONVILLE, FL
904-264-0796
Manager
GARY LEMERAND
8436 MALAGA AVENUE, JACKSONVILLE, FL
904-535-6271
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • 75 FT BRIDGE 100 FT SOUTH OF SEAPLANE BASE.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.

Nearby airports

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About 0FL8

Gary Gale (0FL8) is a seaplane base in Jacksonville, FL, at 0 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 0FL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 0FL8 have a control tower?

No. Gary Gale is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 0FL8?

Gary Gale has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 0FL8?

Gary Gale is in Jacksonville, FL, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.1939, -81.6819.

More about 0FL8

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 0FL8 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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