Airport information
- FAA LID
- 7FD2
- Coordinates
- 28.9903, -82.3304
- Elevation
- 50 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
- 1988/03
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
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 | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
Plan a flight from 7FD2
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
2,100 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,100 ft | |
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r206° / 12.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7FD2. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVD VFR/PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
- 352-266-9591
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 7FD2 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 7FD2
Drake Ranch Airport (7FD2) is an airport in Hernando, FL, at 50 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7FD2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 7FD2 have a control tower?
No. Drake Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 7FD2?
Drake Ranch Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 7FD2?
Drake Ranch Airport is in Hernando, FL, at an elevation of 50 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.9903, -82.3304.
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