Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56FL
- Coordinates
- 30.8760, -87.2075
- Elevation
- 246 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2003/06
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
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 | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunset | 07:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
Plan a flight from 56FL
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,900 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 293° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 75 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r312° / 13.4 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r317° / 21 NM |
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r014° / 25.1 NM |
| CEW · Crestview | VORTAC | 115.90 | r273° / 27.4 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r009° / 31.6 NM |
| MVC · Monroeville | VORTAC | 116.80 | r164° / 35.9 NM |
| HRT · Hurlburt | TACAN | 110.80 | r315° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56FL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS PRVT USE. MAINTAIN OPERATING AGGREEMENT WITH ODOMS FLYING SERVICE, WELLS FLYING SERVICE, AND JAY FLYING SERVICE AIRPORTS.
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
- NSTD LIRL DUE TO INTENSITY.
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 56FL 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 56FL
Buchanan Airport (56FL) is an airport in Jay, FL, at 246 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56FL have a control tower?
No. Buchanan Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56FL?
Buchanan Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56FL?
Buchanan Airport is in Jay, FL, at an elevation of 246 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.8760, -87.2075.
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