Airport information
- FAA LID
- 22FA
- Coordinates
- 27.3031, -82.2726
- Elevation
- 47 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Distance from city
- 14 E
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 | 06:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 06:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 00:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
Plan a flight from 22FA
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
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
2,525 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 850 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,525 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRQ · Sarasota | VORTAC | 115.20 | r113° / 16.1 NM |
| PGD · Punta Gorda | VOR | 110.20 | r330° / 27.6 NM |
| MCF · Macdill | TACAN | 111.00 | r163° / 35.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 22FA. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC TAMPA APCH AT 813-878-2528
- ACTVT LIRL RY 09/27 - 122.9.
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 22FA 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 22FA
Hidden River Airport (22FA) is an airport in Sarasota, FL, at 47 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,525 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 22FA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 22FA have a control tower?
No. Hidden River Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 22FA?
Hidden River Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,525 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 22FA?
Hidden River Airport is in Sarasota, FL, at an elevation of 47 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.3031, -82.2726.
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