Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5FL4
- Coordinates
- 29.8008, -81.5009
- Elevation
- 21 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- 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
- 1989/09
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 05:58 AM | 09:58Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 00:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 00:57Z |
Plan a flight from 5FL4
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,650 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,650 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGJ · St Augustine | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r230° / 12.9 NM |
| NIP · Jacksonville | TACAN | 108.20 | r165° / 27.6 NM |
| VQQ · Cecil | VOR | 117.90 | r144° / 32 NM |
| CRG · Craig | VORTAC | 114.50 | r182° / 32.3 NM |
| NRB · Mayport | TACAN | 111.40 | r190° / 35.5 NM |
| OMN · Ormond Beach | VORTAC | 112.60 | r326° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5FL4. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR/PERSONAL USE ONLY.
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC DAYTONA APCH AT 386-226-3939.
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 5FL4 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 5FL4
Byrd Air Field (5FL4) is an airport in Elkton, FL, at 21 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,650 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5FL4, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5FL4 have a control tower?
No. Byrd Air Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5FL4?
Byrd Air Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,650 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5FL4?
Byrd Air Field is in Elkton, FL, at an elevation of 21 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.8008, -81.5009.
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