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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

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:15 AM10:15Z
Sunrise05:42 AM10:42Z
Sunset07:51 PM00:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:19 PM01:19Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:19 PM → 05:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:51 PM → 04:42 AM

Plan a flight from 69FD

Traffic pattern

10TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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)
10
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
28
Heading
334° mag · 333° true
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 200 ft from threshold
Displaced threshold
965 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
CEW · CrestviewVORTAC115.90r084° / 20.5 NM
DWG · WarringtonTACAN134.50r029° / 25.2 NM
UIA · AndalusiaVOR110.20r168° / 28.5 NM
HRT · HurlburtTACAN110.80r040° / 32.7 NM
EDN · EnterpriseVOR116.60r219° / 33.4 NM
NGS · Santa RosaTACAN133.60r067° / 36.6 NM
OZR · CairnsVOR-DME111.20r226° / 38.3 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69FD. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
RICHARD SOHN
8029 HWY 1087, DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
850-834-4905
Manager
RICHARD SOHN
8029 HWY 1087, DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL
850-834-4905

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.

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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