Reluctant Gremlin Private

FA09 · Fairfield, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
200 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,700 ft 09/27
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at FA09. Nearby reporting stations: KOCF (10 NM), KGNV (21 NM), KINF (32 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:51 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:53 AM10:53Z
Sunrise07:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset07:27 PM23:27Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:51 PM23:51Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:51 PM → 06:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:27 PM → 06:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 180°downwind 090°base 000°final 270°45° entry2709

RWY 27LEFT traffic

Heading
270° mag · 267° true
Dimensions
2,700 × 20 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 090°) 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)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

OCF 113.70 · GNV 116.55
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OCF · Ocala VORTAC 113.70 · 84X Low r349° / 10 NM
GNV · Gators VORTAC 116.55 · 112Y Low r183° / 21.1 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA09 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
FA09
Coordinates
29.3408, -82.2637
Elevation
200 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
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
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1993/07
Distance from city
3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RICHARD H. HELMS
8549 NW 130TH STREET, REDDICK, FL
352-591-0544
Manager
RICHARD H. HELMS
8549 NW 130TH STREET, REDDICK, FL
352-591-0544
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • LGTD 30 FT X 30 FT HEL CONC PAD ON WEST END OF RWY.
  • RY SLOPES TO A DIP APPROXIMATELY 700 FT FROM EASTERN END OF RY.
  • MARKED POWER LINES AND TREES AND BLDGS ON WEST END OF RY.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
  • NORTH EDGE OF BLDG ON WEST END OF RWY HAS HAZ LGTS.
  • BLDG ALSO HAS HEL BCN ON TOP.
  • ALL LGTS ON DEMAND BY RDO ACTIVATION.
  • EXPERIMENTAL SNGL LENS GS/ AZM VISUAL LGT INSTLD FOR APPCHS ON RWY 27.

Nearby airports

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About FA09

Reluctant Gremlin (FA09) is an airport in Fairfield, FL, at 200 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FA09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does FA09 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at FA09?

Reluctant Gremlin has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is FA09?

Reluctant Gremlin is in Fairfield, FL, at an elevation of 200 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.3408, -82.2637.

More about FA09

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 FA09 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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