Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5FL8
- Coordinates
- 30.8882, -85.1677
- Elevation
- 125 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1989/09
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:38 AM | 10:38Z |
| Sunset | 07:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 5FL8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- 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
2,850 ft × 350 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 300 ft
- Heading
- 253° mag · 252° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,850 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI · Marianna | VORTAC | 114.00 | r340° / 6.5 NM |
| RRS · Wiregrass | VORTAC | 111.60 | r148° / 27.4 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r126° / 36.7 NM |
| HEY · Hanchey | VOR | 110.60 | r137° / 38.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5FL8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE;THR TO RY 18 DSPLCD 300' TO PROVIDE 20:1 APCH OVER ROAD.
- FOR CD CTC CAIRNS APCH AT 334-255-8402 OR 334-255-8460, 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 5FL8 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 5FL8
Chipola Airpark (5FL8) is an airport in Greenwood, FL, at 125 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,850 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5FL8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5FL8 have a control tower?
No. Chipola Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5FL8?
Chipola Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,850 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5FL8?
Chipola Airpark is in Greenwood, FL, at an elevation of 125 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.8882, -85.1677.
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