New Hibiscus Airpark

X52 · Vero Beach, FL · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
25 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,120 ft 18/36
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
Loggable night ends
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 093°downwind 003°base 273°final 183°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
183° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
3,120 × 150 ft
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 003°) on the 45° at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Markings
nonstandard
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 15 ft, 300 ft from threshold, 125 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear

Condition: Fair.

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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

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

Nearby navigation aids

MLB 115.85 · COF 115.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MLB · Melbourne VOR/DME 115.85 · 105Y Low r176° / 29 NM
COF · Patrick TACAN 115.00 · 97X r180° / 36.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
X52
Coordinates
27.6323, -80.5276
Elevation
25 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
Sectional chart
MIAMI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MIAMI (ZMA)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
PIE
Attendance
UNATTND
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1974/07
Distance from city
7 W

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Glider, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
INDIAN RIVER FLYING SERVICES, INC
PO BOX 690772, VERO BEACH, FL
772-473-3446
Manager
JAMES ORTH
PO BOX 690772, PO BOX 690772, VERO BEACH, FL
772-473-3446
Remarks FAA · 10 notes

General

  • EXTV CROP DUSTING OPNS.
  • RWY 18/36 TREES 150 FT OF CNTRLN BOTH SIDES ENTIRE LEN OF RWY.
  • PPR FOR TSNT TRNG ACFT CALL (772) 562-2715.
  • GLDR ACTIVITY INVOF OF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC PALM BEACH APCH AT 561-275-1430

Runways

  • RY 18/36 RY ENDS MKD WITH 3 ORANGE CONES EITHER SIDE.
  • RWY 18/36 RWY EDGES MKD W/ ORANGE CONES.

Obstructions

  • 22 FT BLDG 480 FT FROM EOR RY 18 170 FT L OF CNTRLN.

Contact

  • ARPT PHYS ADS: 1890 98TH AVE VERO BEACH, FL 32966.
  • CONTACT PERSON: JAMES ORTH

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About X52

New Hibiscus Airpark (X52) is an airport in Vero Beach, FL, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,120 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for X52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does X52 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at X52?

New Hibiscus Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 3,120 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is X52?

New Hibiscus Airpark is in Vero Beach, FL, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.6323, -80.5276.

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