Chiefland Sky Ranch Private

51FL · Chiefland, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
35 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,180 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 51FL. Nearby reporting stations: KCDK (18 NM), KCTY (19 NM), KCGC (35 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise07:19 AM11:19Z
Sunset07:30 PM23:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM23:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:30 PM → 06:19 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 270°downwind 000°base 090°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
180° mag · 178° true
Dimensions
3,180 × 90 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

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

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

CTY 112.00 · GNV 116.55 · OCF 113.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CTY · Cross City TACAN 112.00 · 57X r145° / 15.4 NM
GNV · Gators VORTAC 116.55 · 112Y Low r244° / 35.9 NM
OCF · Ocala VORTAC 113.70 · 84X Low r291° / 36.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51FL — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
51FL
Coordinates
29.3949, -82.8698
Elevation
35 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
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
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1988/03
Distance from city
6 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

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

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FRANK & JONATHAN PITTS
4771 NW 60TH AVE, CHIEFLAND, FL
(352) 221-4320
Manager
JONATHAN PITTS
4771 NW 60TH AVE, CHIEFLAND, FL
(352) 221-4320
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.

Obstructions

  • 4 FT FENCE.

Nearby airports

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About 51FL

Chiefland Sky Ranch (51FL) is an airport in Chiefland, FL, at 35 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,180 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 51FL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 51FL?

Chiefland Sky Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 3,180 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 51FL?

Chiefland Sky Ranch is in Chiefland, FL, at an elevation of 35 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.3949, -82.8698.

More about 51FL

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 51FL 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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