Mc Donald's Field Private

8FL1 · Arcadia, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
54 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,800 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 8FL1. Nearby reporting stations: KPGD (17 NM), KCHN (19 NM), KVNC (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:49 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise07:16 AM11:16Z
Sunset07:26 PM23:26Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:49 PM23:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:49 PM → 06:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:26 PM → 06:16 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 130°downwind 040°base 310°final 220°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
220° mag · 218° true
Dimensions
2,800 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
104 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 040°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Approach obstacle
Pline, 18 ft, 500 ft from threshold

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

LBV 110.40 · SRQ 117.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LBV · La Belle TACAN 110.40 · 41X r307° / 35.7 NM
SRQ · Sarasota VOR/DME 117.00 · 117X High r115° / 36.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8FL1 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
8FL1
Coordinates
27.1970, -81.9156
Elevation
54 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL 0800-1600
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1980/01
Distance from city
3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RONALD B. MC DONALD
PO BOX 302, ARCADIA, FL
(863) 494-0761
Manager
RONALD B. MC DONALD
PO BOX 302, ARCADIA, FL
(863) 494-0761
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.

Contact

  • 863-494-0761 CELL: 941-380-4325

Nearby airports

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About 8FL1

Mc Donald's Field (8FL1) is an airport in Arcadia, FL, at 54 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8FL1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 8FL1 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 8FL1?

Mc Donald's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 8FL1?

Mc Donald's Field is in Arcadia, FL, at an elevation of 54 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.1970, -81.9156.

More about 8FL1

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 8FL1 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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