Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05FL
- Coordinates
- 26.5202, -81.4103
- Elevation
- 36 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/06
- Distance from city
- 18 S
Weather
METAR observed
Loading current weather…
TAF forecast
Loading forecast…
Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 00:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
Plan a flight from 05FL
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
2,900 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 420 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- nonstandard
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 385 ft
Runway 15/33
1,300 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,900 ft | |
| 15/33 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBV · La Belle | VORTAC | 110.40 | r182° / 18.5 NM |
| RSW · Lee Co | VORTAC | 111.80 | r094° / 19.6 NM |
| CYY · Cypress | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r045° / 29.6 NM |
| PGD · Punta Gorda | VOR | 110.20 | r130° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05FL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE; LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH ALICO-FELDA GROVE ARPT; TFC PAT ALT CLEAR OF APCH FOR IMMOKALEE ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC FORT MYERS APCH AT 239-768-1377, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
- STOL ACFT ONLY.
- 09/27 MKD WITH TIRES AT RY ENDS & EVERY 200 FT ALONG LENGTH OF RY.
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 05FL 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 05FL
Charlton Strip (05FL) is an airport in La Belle, FL, at 36 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05FL have a control tower?
No. Charlton Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05FL?
Charlton Strip has 2 runways; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05FL?
Charlton Strip is in La Belle, FL, at an elevation of 36 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.5202, -81.4103.
Fly out of 05FL often?
Save 05FL as your home base in the SkyReady app for a one-tap Go/No-Go readiness brief, weather alerts, and automatic FAA currency — free to log.