Apalachicola Regional Airport

AAF · KAAF · Apalachicola, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
20 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,425 ft 14/32
Runways
3
Mag var
3W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:57 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:35 AM10:35Z
Sunrise07:01 AM11:01Z
Sunset08:32 PM00:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:57 PM00:57Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:57 PM → 06:35 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 06:01 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 048°downwind 318°base 228°final 138°45° entry141824323606

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
138° mag · 135° true
Dimensions
5,425 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 318°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
15 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 23 ft, 975 ft from threshold, 20 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
20 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. PCN 12.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.925

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Tyndall”
App/Dep
124.15 ABV 5000 FT · initial contact 125.2 ABV 5000 FT

Also

Flight service
120.825 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
379.3PANAMA CITY RCAG (LOW)
392.1APCH/P DEP/P (ABV 5000 FT)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

PAM 133.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PAM · Tyndall TACAN 133.70 · 64X r130° / 35.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KAAF / AAF
Coordinates
29.7275, -85.0275
Elevation
20 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
NEW ORLEANS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 119.925 · ☎ 850-203-0001
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE · 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
AAF
Attendance
ALL 0800-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Landing fee
Yes
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
2 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 6, 24, 14, & 32; MIRL RWY 06/24 & 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (left) · 24: 2-light PAPI (left) · 14: 2-light PAPI (left) · 32: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FRANKLIN COUNTY
33 MARKET STREET, SUITE 203, APALACHICOLA, FL
850-653-9783
Manager
STEVE KIRSCHENBAUM
8 AIRPORT ROAD, APALACHICOLA, FL
850-290-8282
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC TYNDALL APCH AT 850-283-2900 OR 850-283-3353, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.

Runways

  • UNLGTD OBSTNS IN APCH; 60 FT TREES 1390 FT BFR AER.
  • UNLGTD OBSTNS IN APCH; 67 FT TREES 1200 FT BFR AER.
  • UNLGTD OBSTNS IN APCH; 47 FT TREES 985 FT BFR AER.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 6, 24, 14, & 32; MIRL RWY 06/24 & 14/32 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • RWY 18 APCH RATIO 20:1 TO AER.
  • RWY 36 APCH RATIO 34:1 TO THE DTHR.

Contact

  • AIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 8 AIRPORT ROAD, APALACHICOLA, FL 32320 850-653-7270 FAX: 850-653-1335.
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About KAAF

Apalachicola Regional Airport (AAF · KAAF) is an airport in Apalachicola, FL, at 20 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 5,425 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAAF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAAF have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KAAF?

Apalachicola Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 5,425 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAAF?

Apalachicola Regional Airport is in Apalachicola, FL, at an elevation of 20 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7275, -85.0275.

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