Safar Seaplane BasePrivate
97FA · Palatka, FL · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:48 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunrise | 07:14 AM | 11:14Z |
| Sunset | 07:25 PM | 23:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:48 PM | 23:48Z |
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Runways
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OMN 112.60 · GNV 116.55 · NIP 108.20 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMN · Ormond Beach | VORTAC | 112.60 · 73X | High | r303° / 32.8 NM |
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r104° / 33.4 NM |
| NIP · Jacksonville | TACAN | 108.20 · 19X | — | r183° / 38.4 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 · 84X | Low | r050° / 39.5 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 97FA — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 97FA
- Coordinates
- 29.5964, -81.6430
- Elevation
- 0 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2025/05
- Distance from city
- 4 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Nearby airports
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About 97FA
Safar (97FA) is a seaplane base in Palatka, FL, at 0 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 97FA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 97FA have a control tower?
No. Safar is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 97FA?
Safar has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 97FA?
Safar is in Palatka, FL, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5964, -81.6430.
More about 97FA
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 97FA 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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