Airport information
- FAA LID
- 53FD
- Coordinates
- 30.4775, -84.0347
- Elevation
- 80 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/02
- Distance from city
- 19 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 | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 00:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 01:09Z |
Plan a flight from 53FD
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
1,850 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 50 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEF · Greenville | VORTAC | 109.00 | r250° / 13.7 NM |
| SZW · Seminole | VORTAC | 117.50 | r103° / 18.2 NM |
| MGR · Moultrie | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r200° / 38.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 53FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR WX CONDS; PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC TALLAHASSEE APCH AT 850-942-8311, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
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 53FD 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 53FD
Charlotte's Field (53FD) is an airport in Tallahassee, FL, at 80 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 53FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 53FD have a control tower?
No. Charlotte's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 53FD?
Charlotte's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 53FD?
Charlotte's Field is in Tallahassee, FL, at an elevation of 80 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.4775, -84.0347.
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