Airport information
- FAA LID
- 73FD
- Coordinates
- 29.5108, -82.8601
- Elevation
- 45 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from 73FD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 182°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,400 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- 182° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 002° mag · 0° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTY · Cross City | VORTAC | 112.00 | r120° / 11.2 NM |
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.20 | r255° / 32.5 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r301° / 38.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PR USE.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
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 73FD 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 73FD
Brookins Air Strip (73FD) is an airport in Chiefland, FL, at 45 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 73FD have a control tower?
No. Brookins Air Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 73FD?
Brookins Air Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 73FD?
Brookins Air Strip is in Chiefland, FL, at an elevation of 45 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5108, -82.8601.
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