Airport information
- FAA LID
- 16FA
- Coordinates
- 26.0340, -81.0423
- Elevation
- 14 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- 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
- 1976/02
- Distance from city
- 17 NE
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 | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 00:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
Plan a flight from 16FA
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,680 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,680 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHP · Dolphin | VORTAC | 113.90 | r295° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 16FA. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE; VFR WX COND ONLY; FLIGHT OPNS ARE ESTAB & MAINTAINED COMPATIBLE W/QUAKANASSEE HOLLOW ARPT & CALUSA RANCH ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
- ATTENTION: H. AMOON
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 16FA 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 16FA
Little Deer Airport (16FA) is an airport in Ochopee, FL, at 14 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,680 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 16FA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 16FA have a control tower?
No. Little Deer Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 16FA?
Little Deer Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,680 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 16FA?
Little Deer Airport is in Ochopee, FL, at an elevation of 14 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.0340, -81.0423.
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