Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3FD6
- Coordinates
- 28.7618, -80.8496
- Elevation
- 5 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/10
- Distance from city
- 1 S
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 | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
Plan a flight from 3FD6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTS · Kennedy Space Center | TACAN | 112.25 | r315° / 11.5 NM |
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 | r063° / 28.8 NM |
| COF · Patrick | TACAN | 115.00 | r342° / 33.9 NM |
| OMN · Ormond Beach | VORTAC | 112.60 | r157° / 35.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3FD6. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
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 3FD6 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 3FD6
Tradewinds Aerodrome (3FD6) is an airport in Scottsmoor, FL, at 5 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3FD6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3FD6 have a control tower?
No. Tradewinds Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3FD6?
Tradewinds Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3FD6?
Tradewinds Aerodrome is in Scottsmoor, FL, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.7618, -80.8496.
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