Dog Island Private

FA43 · Carrabelle, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,700 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

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No weather station at FA43. Nearby reporting stations: KAAF (23 NM), KTLH (38 NM), KPAM (53 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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07:01 AM11:01Z
Sunrise07:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset07:40 PM23:40Z
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08:04 PM00:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 07:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:40 PM → 06:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 060°downwind 330°base 240°final 150°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
150° mag · 149° true
Dimensions
2,700 × 120 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF-SAND

Enter the left downwind (heading 330°) on the 45° at 1,000 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

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for FA43.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA43 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
FA43
Coordinates
29.8085, -84.5957
Elevation
4 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
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
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1956/06
Distance from city
4 SE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
DOG ISLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HC63 BOX 5006, CARRABELLE, FL
850-508-6898
Manager
DOG ISLAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT
HC63 BOX 5006, CARRABELLE, FL
770-655-5268
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
  • RWY IS SOFT AND MAY BE UNUSBL AFT HIGH TIDES OR HEAVY RAIN. LAND AT OWN RISK.
  • NO FUEL AVBL

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: X13 Carrabelle-Thompson (6 NM) · 2J0 Wakulla County (15 NM) · F47 St George Island (19 NM) · A51 Costin (36 NM)

About FA43

Dog Island (FA43) is an airport in Carrabelle, FL, at 4 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 FA43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does FA43 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at FA43?

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

Where is FA43?

Dog Island is in Carrabelle, FL, at an elevation of 4 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8085, -84.5957.

More about FA43

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 FA43 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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