Tradewinds Aerodrome Private
3FD6 · Scottsmoor, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:38 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 00:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 00:38Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 18LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 183° mag · 180° true
- Dimensions
- 3,000 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 003°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 18
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 50 ft from threshold
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3FD6 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3FD6 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
ORL 112.20 · COF 115.00 · OMN 112.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 · 59X | High | r063° / 28.8 NM |
| COF · Patrick | TACAN | 115.00 · 97X | — | r345° / 33.9 NM |
| OMN · Ormond Beach | VORTAC | 112.60 · 73X | High | r157° / 35.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3FD6 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3FD6
- Coordinates
- 28.7618, -80.8496
- Elevation
- 5 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/10
- Distance from city
- 1 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
Nearby airports
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About 3FD6
Tradewinds Aerodrome (3FD6) is an airport in Scottsmoor, FL, at 5 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 3FD6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3FD6 have a control tower?
No. Tradewinds Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 3FD6?
Tradewinds Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3FD6?
Tradewinds Aerodrome is in Scottsmoor, FL, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.7618, -80.8496.
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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 3FD6 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.