Airport information
- FAA LID
- 68FD
- Coordinates
- 30.5222, -85.3767
- Elevation
- 225 ft MSL
- 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
- 2005/05
- Distance from city
- 4 NE
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 | 05:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunset | 07:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
Plan a flight from 68FD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
5,280 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,280 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAI · Marianna | VORTAC | 114.00 | r219° / 20.5 NM |
| PFN · Panama City | VORTAC | 114.30 | r041° / 24.2 NM |
| PAM · Tyndall | TACAN | 117.70 | r021° / 28.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 68FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC TYNDALL APCH AT 850-283-2900 OR 850-283-3353, 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 68FD 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 68FD
Maran Airport (68FD) is an airport in Fountain, FL, at 225 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,280 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 68FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 68FD have a control tower?
No. Maran Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 68FD?
Maran Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,280 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 68FD?
Maran Airport is in Fountain, FL, at an elevation of 225 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.5222, -85.3767.
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