Archer Emergency Heliport HeliportPrivate
FA57 · Archer, FL · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:18 PM | 00:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
GNV 116.55 · OCF 113.70 · CTY 112.00
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.55 · 112Y | Low | r238° / 16.2 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 · 84X | Low | r324° / 26.5 NM |
| CTY · Cross City | TACAN | 112.00 · 57X | — | r100° / 27.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA57 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- FA57
- Coordinates
- 29.5342, -82.5244
- Elevation
- 83 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2001/05
- Distance from city
- 0 W
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 352-495-2333.
- FOUR PERIMETER LGTS, ONE IN EACH CORNER OF PAD.
Obstructions
- 50 FT TREES 100 FT SE; 35 FT PLINE 200 FT SE TO SW; AND 60 FT TREES 100 FT W OF PAD.
Nearby airports
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About FA57
Archer Emergency Heliport (FA57) is a heliport in Archer, FL, at 83 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FA57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FA57 have a control tower?
No. Archer Emergency Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at FA57?
Archer Emergency Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FA57?
Archer Emergency Heliport is in Archer, FL, at an elevation of 83 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5342, -82.5244.
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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 FA57 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.