Cedars Airfield Private

FA71 · Cedar Key, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
10 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,512 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at FA71. Nearby reporting stations: KCDK (8 NM), KCTY (26 NM), KCGC (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise07:19 AM11:19Z
Sunset07:30 PM23:30Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM23:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:30 PM → 06:19 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 092°downwind 002°base 272°final 182°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
182° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
2,512 × 50 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
450 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 002°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
10 ft

Condition: Fair.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CTY 112.00 · OCF 113.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CTY · Cross City TACAN 112.00 · 57X r168° / 22.9 NM
OCF · Ocala VORTAC 113.70 · 84X Low r275° / 37.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA71 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
FA71
Coordinates
29.2282, -82.9431
Elevation
10 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1973/12
Distance from city
7 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CEDAR KEY FLYING CLUB HOA INC.
6541 SW STATE RD 24 (#15), CEDAR KEY, FL
304-627-4242
Manager
WILLIAM J. SCHNEIDER JR
6541 SW STATE RD 24 (#15), CEDAR KEY, FL
304-627-4242
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • MRKD P-LINE& UNMRKD TREES.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Contact

  • MAUREEN MOREHOUSE 703-999-7510

Nearby airports

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About FA71

Cedars Airfield (FA71) is an airport in Cedar Key, FL, at 10 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,512 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FA71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does FA71 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at FA71?

Cedars Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,512 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is FA71?

Cedars Airfield is in Cedar Key, FL, at an elevation of 10 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2282, -82.9431.

More about FA71

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 FA71 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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