Airport information
- FAA LID
- 04FA
- Coordinates
- 25.5587, -80.5151
- Elevation
- 9 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI
- Attendance
- ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1969/08
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
Plan a flight from 04FA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,620 ft × 212 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,620 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST · Homestead | TACAN | 108.20 | r303° / 8.4 NM |
| DHP · Dolphin | VORTAC | 113.90 | r216° / 17 NM |
| VKZ · Virginia Key | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r243° / 22.7 NM |
| FLL · Fort Lauderdale | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r212° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 04FA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI APCH AT 305-869-5432.
Nearby airports
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 04FA 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.
About 04FA
Richards Field (04FA) is an airport in Homestead, FL, at 9 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,620 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 04FA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 04FA have a control tower?
No. Richards Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 04FA?
Richards Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,620 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 04FA?
Richards Field is in Homestead, FL, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 25.5587, -80.5151.
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