Flying Palomino Ranch Private

5FA1 · Fruitland Park, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
85 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 5FA1. Nearby reporting stations: KLEE (8 NM), KINF (20 NM), KOCF (23 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise07:14 AM11:14Z
Sunset07:29 PM23:29Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM23:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:29 PM → 06:14 AM

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

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 267° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 27

Condition: Good.

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 5FA1 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 5FA1 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OCF 113.70 · ORL 112.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OCF · Ocala VORTAC 113.70 · 84X Low r140° / 23.4 NM
ORL · Orlando VORTAC 112.20 · 59X High r302° / 37.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5FA1 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
5FA1
Coordinates
28.8780, -81.9409
Elevation
85 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
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1968/04
Distance from city
3 NW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
J. STEVE ISAACS
36422 MICRO RACETRACK RD., FRUITLAND PARK, FL
352-728-5358
Manager
J. STEVE ISAACS
36422 MICRO RACETRACK RD., FRUITLAND PARK, FL
352-728-5358
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FLY IN COMMUNITY OWNED BY MULTIPLE RESIDENTS.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.

Nearby airports

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About 5FA1

Flying Palomino Ranch (5FA1) is an airport in Fruitland Park, FL, at 85 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5FA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5FA1 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 5FA1?

Flying Palomino Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5FA1?

Flying Palomino Ranch is in Fruitland Park, FL, at an elevation of 85 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.8780, -81.9409.

More about 5FA1

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 5FA1 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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