Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05FA
- Coordinates
- 30.9189, -86.2183
- Elevation
- 295 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 10 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:14 AM | 10:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 07:51 PM | 00:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
Plan a flight from 05FA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,950 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,950 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEW · Crestview | VORTAC | 115.90 | r074° / 24.4 NM |
| UIA · Andalusia | VOR | 110.20 | r159° / 25.1 NM |
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | r219° / 27.8 NM |
| DWG · Warrington | TACAN | 134.50 | r030° / 30.7 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r228° / 32.9 NM |
| HRT · Hurlburt | TACAN | 110.80 | r039° / 38.2 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | r225° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05FA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPN AND PVT USE.
- 100 FT TWR 2.5 NM NW OF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC EGLIN APCH 850-882-9152 OR 850-882-9151.
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 05FA 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 05FA
Melanie's Airport (05FA) is an airport in Florala, FL, at 295 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,950 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05FA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05FA have a control tower?
No. Melanie's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05FA?
Melanie's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,950 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05FA?
Melanie's Airport is in Florala, FL, at an elevation of 295 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.9189, -86.2183.
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