Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8FA8
- Coordinates
- 27.2381, -81.3882
- Elevation
- 118 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/01
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 00:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:49 PM → 06:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:23 PM → 05:31 AM
Plan a flight from 8FA8
Runway 9/27
3,520 ft × 60 ft · ASP 9
- Heading
- n/a
27
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBV · La Belle | VORTAC | 110.40 | r359° / 24.6 NM |
| PGD · Punta Gorda | VOR | 110.20 | r062° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8FA8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
VAUGHN HATHAWAY
70 HARRISON RD, LAKE PLACID, FL
863-441-1099
Manager
VAUGHN HATHAWAY
70 HARRISON RD, LAKE PLACID, FL
863-441-1099
Nearby airports
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 8FA8 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator.