Estherbrook Aerodrome Private

7FD9 · Madison, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
100 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 7FD9. Nearby reporting stations: KVLD (9 NM), KVAD (21 NM), KTVI (35 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:59 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise07:19 AM11:19Z
Sunset07:35 PM23:35Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:59 PM23:59Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:59 PM → 06:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:35 PM → 06:19 AM

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Runways

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

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 178° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 65 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,100 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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 7FD9 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 7FD9 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OTK 114.80 · VAD 113.30 · GEF 113.65 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OTK · Valdosta VOR/DME 114.80 · 95X High r184° / 9.4 NM
VAD · Moody TACAN 113.30 · 80X r199° / 20.7 NM
GEF · Greenville VORTAC 113.65 · 83Y Low r079° / 26 NM
TAY · Taylor TACAN 112.90 · 76X r284° / 38.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7FD9 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
7FD9
Coordinates
30.6244, -83.2868
Elevation
100 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
Activated
1988/03
Distance from city
10 N
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ESTHER DECKER
357 NE WILLOWRUN WAY, PINETTA, FL
850-929-2406
Manager
ESTHER DECKER
357 NE WILLOWRUN WAY, PINETTA, FL
850-929-2406
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC VALDOSTA APCH AT 229-257-2207, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Nearby airports

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About 7FD9

Estherbrook Aerodrome (7FD9) is an airport in Madison, FL, at 100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7FD9, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 7FD9 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 7FD9?

Estherbrook Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 7FD9?

Estherbrook Aerodrome is in Madison, FL, at an elevation of 100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.6244, -83.2868.

More about 7FD9

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 7FD9 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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