Keystone Heights

42J · Keystone Heights, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
196 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,046 ft 05/23
Runways
2
Mag var
5W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 42J. Nearby reporting stations: KGNV (15 NM), KVQQ (24 NM), KHEG (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:54 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise07:14 AM11:14Z
Sunset07:30 PM23:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:54 PM23:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:54 PM → 06:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:30 PM → 06:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 020°downwind 290°base 200°final 110°45° entry11232905

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
110° mag · 105° true
Dimensions
4,899 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 290°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
186 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
190 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 60k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
124.275

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Jacksonville”
App/Dep
118.175 10000 FT & BLW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.25APCH/P DEP/P

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

GNV 116.55 · NIP 108.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GNV · Gators VORTAC 116.55 · 112Y Low r056° / 14.9 NM
NIP · Jacksonville TACAN 108.20 · 19X r226° / 30.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
42J
Coordinates
29.8447, -82.0475
Elevation
196 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 124.275 · ☎ 352-473-8273
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GNV
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
SS-SR ACTVT REIL RWY 05, 23, & 11; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI OPR CONSLY. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 2-light PAPI (left) · 23: 2-light PAPI (left) · 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
KEYSTONE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
7150 AIRPORT ROAD, STARKE, FL
352-473-0031
Manager
CRAIG COON
7150 AIRPORT RD, 7150 AIRPORT ROAD, STARKE, FL
352-473-0031
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • ANIMALS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • RSTRD AREA 2903A 1.5 NM RWY 23 END. FLY R TFC TO AVOID.
  • RWYS 11/29 RSTRD BY AMGR TO ACFT 12500 LBS GWT OR LESS.
  • SELF SERVE AVGAS AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD. JET A BY APPOINTMENT. CALL 352-473-0031.
  • RWY 5/23 WEIGHT BEARING CAPACITY 2S-155.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.

Lighting

  • SS-SR ACTVT REIL RWY 05, 23, & 11; MIRL RWY 05/23 & 11/29 - CTAF. PAPI OPR CONSLY.

Nearby airports

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About 42J

Keystone Heights (42J) is an airport in Keystone Heights, FL, at 196 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,046 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42J, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 42J have a control tower?

No. Keystone Heights is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 42J?

Keystone Heights has 2 runways; the longest is 5,046 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 42J?

Keystone Heights is in Keystone Heights, FL, at an elevation of 196 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8447, -82.0475.

More about 42J

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 42J 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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