Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Private

FL08 · Live Oak, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
93 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,800 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2W

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at FL08. Nearby reporting stations: KVLD (26 NM), KLCQ (27 NM), KVAD (34 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:54 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise07:20 AM11:20Z
Sunset07:30 PM23:30Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:54 PM23:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:54 PM → 06:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:30 PM → 06:20 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 178° true
Dimensions
1,800 × 100 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Trees, 34 ft, 100 ft from threshold

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

TAY 112.90 · OTK 114.80 · VAD 113.30
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TAY · Taylor TACAN 112.90 · 76X r261° / 24.6 NM
OTK · Valdosta VOR/DME 114.80 · 95X High r150° / 25.8 NM
VAD · Moody TACAN 113.30 · 80X r170° / 33.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FL08 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
FL08
Coordinates
30.4155, -83.0165
Elevation
93 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
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1970/12
Distance from city
8 N
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FLORIDA SHERIFFS YOUTH RANCHES INC
P.O. BOX 2000, LIVE OAK, FL
904-842-5501
Manager
BRUCE GOFF
BOYS RANCH, FL
386-842-5555
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • 130' WATERSPHERE 400' E OF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Obstructions

  • 23' BLDG 100' FM END.
  • 4' FENCE E OF RWY.

Nearby airports

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About FL08

Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch (FL08) is an airport in Live Oak, FL, at 93 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FL08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does FL08 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at FL08?

Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is FL08?

Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch is in Live Oak, FL, at an elevation of 93 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4155, -83.0165.

More about FL08

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 FL08 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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