Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78FD
- Coordinates
- 25.5468, -80.4651
- Elevation
- 16 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 9 S
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 | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:16 PM | 00:16Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 00:42Z |
Plan a flight from 78FD
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 30 ft, 20 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HST · Homestead | TACAN | 108.20 | r310° / 5.8 NM |
| DHP · Dolphin | VORTAC | 113.90 | r206° / 16.4 NM |
| VKZ · Virginia Key | VOR-DME | 117.10 | r238° / 20.8 NM |
| FLL · Fort Lauderdale | VOR-DME | 114.40 | r208° / 35.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PVT USE VFR.
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI APCH AT 305-869-5432
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 78FD 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 78FD
Mac's Field (78FD) is an airport in Homestead, FL, at 16 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78FD have a control tower?
No. Mac's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78FD?
Mac's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78FD?
Mac's Field is in Homestead, FL, at an elevation of 16 ft MSL. Coordinates: 25.5468, -80.4651.
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