Airport information
- FAA LID
- 72FL
- Coordinates
- 28.1575, -81.2348
- Elevation
- 68 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/02
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:51 PM | 00:51Z |
Plan a flight from 72FL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,800 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORL · Orlando | VORTAC | 112.20 | r167° / 23.7 NM |
| MLB · Melbourne | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r278° / 31.9 NM |
| COF · Patrick | TACAN | 115.00 | r266° / 33.3 NM |
| TTS · Kennedy Space Center | TACAN | 112.25 | r225° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 72FL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR; PR USE; & LLOA WITH GENTRY APT.
- FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
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 72FL 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 72FL
Gator Airpark (72FL) is an airport in St Cloud, FL, at 68 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 72FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 72FL have a control tower?
No. Gator Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 72FL?
Gator Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 72FL?
Gator Airpark is in St Cloud, FL, at an elevation of 68 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.1575, -81.2348.
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