Unicorn Place Airport Private
69FD · Defuniak Springs, FL · 260 ft elevation · var 1W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 69FD
- Coordinates
- 30.8447, -86.2814
- Elevation
- 260 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
- 1992/11
- Distance from city
- 10 NW
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 | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 07:51 PM | 00:51Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
Plan a flight from 69FD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,965 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 334° mag · 333° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 40 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 965 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,965 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEW · Crestview | VORTAC | 115.90 | r084° / 20.5 NM |
| DWG · Warrington | TACAN | 134.50 | r029° / 25.2 NM |
| UIA · Andalusia | VOR | 110.20 | r168° / 28.5 NM |
| HRT · Hurlburt | TACAN | 110.80 | r040° / 32.7 NM |
| EDN · Enterprise | VOR | 116.60 | r219° / 33.4 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r067° / 36.6 NM |
| OZR · Cairns | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r226° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED LNDG AREA IS LIMITED TO PR USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC EGLIN APCH 850-882-9152 OR 850-882-9151.
- 10/28 OUTLINED WITH TIRES.
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 69FD 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 69FD
Unicorn Place Airport (69FD) is an airport in Defuniak Springs, FL, at 260 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,965 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 69FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 69FD have a control tower?
No. Unicorn Place Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 69FD?
Unicorn Place Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,965 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 69FD?
Unicorn Place Airport is in Defuniak Springs, FL, at an elevation of 260 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.8447, -86.2814.
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