Link Field Private

63FD · Alachua, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
108 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,290 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:46 PM
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Morning civil twilight
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06:25 AM10:25Z
Sunrise06:51 AM10:51Z
Sunset08:21 PM00:21Z
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08:46 PM00:46Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:46 PM → 06:25 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:21 PM → 05:51 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 092°downwind 002°base 272°final 182°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
182° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,290 × 70 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 002°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Trees, 90 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold

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

Nearby navigation aids

GNV 116.55 · CTY 112.00 · OCF 113.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GNV · Gators VORTAC 116.55 · 112Y Low r276° / 11.4 NM
CTY · Cross City TACAN 112.00 · 57X r080° / 29.7 NM
OCF · Ocala VORTAC 113.70 · 84X Low r336° / 34.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 63FD — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
63FD
Coordinates
29.6981, -82.4914
Elevation
108 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1967/06
Distance from city
6 S
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARTY R. ESKRIDGE
14705 MAIN ST, ALACHUA, FL
(386) 462-1340
Manager
DIANE ESKRIDGE
14705 MAIN ST, ALACHUA, FL
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 63FD

Link Field (63FD) is an airport in Alachua, FL, at 108 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,290 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 63FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 63FD have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 63FD?

Link Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,290 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 63FD?

Link Field is in Alachua, FL, at an elevation of 108 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.6981, -82.4914.

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