Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79FL
- Coordinates
- 29.5527, -82.8687
- Elevation
- 45 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1982/12
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 | 08:35 PM | 00:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from 79FL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- 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
1,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 700 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 4 ft, 40 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTY · Cross City | VORTAC | 112.00 | r108° / 9.8 NM |
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.20 | r259° / 32.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79FL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE ONLY; ESTABLISH & MAINTAIN COMPATIBLE TFC PATS WITH WINDY ACRES ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
- 700-FOOT OVERRUN NORTH END OF RWY.
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 79FL 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 79FL
Neal Field (79FL) is an airport in Chiefland, FL, at 45 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79FL have a control tower?
No. Neal Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79FL?
Neal Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79FL?
Neal Field is in Chiefland, FL, at an elevation of 45 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5527, -82.8687.
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