The Flying Horseman Airport
81FL · Melrose, FL · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:45 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 06:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 00:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 9LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 090° true
- Dimensions
- 4,145 ft
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Turf
Enter the left downwind (heading 270°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 4,145 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GNV 116.55 · OCF 113.70 · NIP 108.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r085° / 9.3 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 · 84X | Low | r012° / 33 NM |
| NIP · Jacksonville | TACAN | 108.20 · 19X | — | r221° / 38.2 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81FL — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81FL
- Coordinates
- 29.7152, -82.0971
- Elevation
- 192 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 81FL.
Nearby airports
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About 81FL
The Flying Horseman Airport (81FL) is an airport in Melrose, FL, at 192 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,145 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 81FL?
The Flying Horseman Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,145 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81FL?
The Flying Horseman Airport is in Melrose, FL, at an elevation of 192 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7152, -82.0971.
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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 81FL 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.