Airport information
- FAA LID
- FA1
- Coordinates
- 28.8005, -81.7277
- Elevation
- 62 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- NOTAM facility
- PIE
- Attendance
- ALL 0900-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2010/04
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
Weather
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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 | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:28 PM | 00:28Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 00:55Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:55 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:28 PM → 05:29 AM
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Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 | r307° / 25.8 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r131° / 34.6 NM |
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, MOGAS
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- BCHGR, Charter, Instruction
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY OF TAVARES
201 EAST MAIN ST., TAVARES, FL
352-742-6210
Manager
DANIEL CHARLES
150 E RUBY ST, TAVARES, FL
352-742-6267
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PUBLIC USE, SEAPLANE OPERATORS BE AWARE OF LEESBURG ARPT TO THE NORTHWEST.
- FOR CD OR TO CNL IFR CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-825-3398.
- CONTACT PERSON: JOHN DRURY
- ARPT ADDRESS: 210 E. MAIN ST, TAVARES, FL 32778.
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