North American Farms Airport Private
56FD · Malone, FL · 130 ft elevation · var 1W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56FD
- Coordinates
- 30.9646, -85.0694
- Elevation
- 130 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/03
- Distance from city
- 6 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:37 AM | 10:37Z |
| Sunset | 07:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 56FD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 181°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
4,400 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 181° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 294° mag · 293° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI · Marianna | VORTAC | 114.00 | r015° / 11.1 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 | r134° / 26.7 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r116° / 38.4 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | r127° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD LNDG AREA LIMITED TO PVT USE.
- ARPT USED FOR CROP DUSTING OPERATION AND OWNERS PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
- 18/36 MKD WITH BUCKETS.
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 56FD 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 56FD
North American Farms Airport (56FD) is an airport in Malone, FL, at 130 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56FD have a control tower?
No. North American Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56FD?
North American Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56FD?
North American Farms Airport is in Malone, FL, at an elevation of 130 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.9646, -85.0694.
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