Indian River Aerodrome Private

FL74 · Vero Beach, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
23 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,567 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:34 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:22 AM10:22Z
Sunrise06:47 AM10:47Z
Sunset08:09 PM00:09Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:34 PM00:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:34 PM → 06:22 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:09 PM → 05:47 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 079°downwind 349°base 259°final 169°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
169° mag · 166° true
Dimensions
2,567 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Displaced thr
147 ft

Enter the left downwind (heading 349°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
23 ft
Approach obstacle
Canal, 6 ft, 100 ft from threshold
TDZ elevation
23 ft

Edge lights: Low.

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

MLB 115.85 · COF 115.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MLB · Melbourne VOR/DME 115.85 · 105Y Low r174° / 31.2 NM
COF · Patrick TACAN 115.00 · 97X r178° / 38.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FL74 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
FL74
Coordinates
27.5986, -80.5020
Elevation
23 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL SR-SS
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1972/09
Distance from city
6 SW

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.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
INDIAN RIVER AERODROME POA
460 SOPWITH DRIVE, VERO BEACH, FL
Manager
DAVID J VON LINSOWE
160 SOPWITH DR., VERO BEACH, FL
(772) 563-3671
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC PALM BEACH APCH AT 561-275-1430

Lighting

  • FOR LIRL RY 17/35 KEY UNICOM 5 TIMES.

Nearby airports

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About FL74

Indian River Aerodrome (FL74) is an airport in Vero Beach, FL, at 23 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,567 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FL74, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does FL74 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at FL74?

Indian River Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,567 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is FL74?

Indian River Aerodrome is in Vero Beach, FL, at an elevation of 23 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.5986, -80.5020.

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