Tex Merritt Private Airstrip Private
51FD · Leesburg, FL · 95 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51FD
- Coordinates
- 28.6678, -81.9181
- Elevation
- 95 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 12 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 | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 00:56Z |
Plan a flight from 51FD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,920 ft × 110 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,920 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 | r284° / 31.6 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r152° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE; VFR WX CONDS.
- 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 51FD 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 51FD
Tex Merritt Private Airstrip (51FD) is an airport in Leesburg, FL, at 95 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,920 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51FD have a control tower?
No. Tex Merritt Private Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51FD?
Tex Merritt Private Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,920 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51FD?
Tex Merritt Private Airstrip is in Leesburg, FL, at an elevation of 95 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.6678, -81.9181.
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