Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4FL5
- Coordinates
- 27.7572, -81.6006
- Elevation
- 140 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ANNISTON
- Attendance
- M-F 0800-1600
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/03
- Distance from city
- 4 W
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 | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
Plan a flight from 4FL5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
3,000 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 70 ft, 900 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 875 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAL · Lakeland | VORTAC | 116.00 | r121° / 25.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4FL5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE. MAINTAIN LOA WITH LAKE CLINCH AIRPARK SUCH THAT TRAFFIC PATTERN AT RIDGE HEIGHTS ARPT IS SSW OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
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 4FL5 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 4FL5
Ridge Landing Airport (4FL5) is an airport in Frostproof, FL, at 140 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 4FL5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4FL5 have a control tower?
No. Ridge Landing Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4FL5?
Ridge Landing Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4FL5?
Ridge Landing Airport is in Frostproof, FL, at an elevation of 140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.7572, -81.6006.
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