Griffin's Main Office Heliport HeliportPrivate

38FD · Frostproof, FL · Non-towered

Elevation
125 ft MSL
Longest runway
60 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:36 PM
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Pilot reports

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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

LAL 116.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LAL · Lakeland VORTAC 116.00 · 107X High r119° / 29.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 38FD — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
38FD
Coordinates
27.7370, -81.5320
Elevation
125 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1992/02
Distance from city
0 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BEN HILL GRIFFIN INC.
P.O. BOX 127, FROSTPROOF, FL
863-635-2251
Manager
STEWART W. HURST
P.O. BOX 127, FROSTPROOF, FL
863-635-2251
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
  • FOR EMERG USE ONLY

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About 38FD

Griffin's Main Office Heliport (38FD) is a heliport in Frostproof, FL, at 125 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 38FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 38FD have a control tower?

No. Griffin's Main Office Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 38FD?

Griffin's Main Office Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 38FD?

Griffin's Main Office Heliport is in Frostproof, FL, at an elevation of 125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.7370, -81.5320.

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