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Drake Ranch Airport Private

7FD2 · Hernando, FL · 50 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered

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

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:04 AM10:04Z
Sunrise06:31 AM10:31Z
Sunset08:31 PM00:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:58 PM00:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:58 PM → 06:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:31 PM → 05:31 AM

Plan a flight from 7FD2

Traffic pattern

06TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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
06
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
24
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold

Runway 16/34

2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf
16
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
34
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 10 ft from threshold
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OCF · OcalaVORTAC113.70r206° / 12.5 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7FD2. VFR sectional link above.

Ownership & management

Owner
DRAKE RANCH PARTNERSHIP
13590 SW HWY 200, DUNNELLON, FL
407-256-3825
Manager
ANN LOUIS DRAKE
1120 AZALEA LANE, WINTER PARK, FL
407-256-3825

Remarks FAA

  • PRVD VFR/PVT USE.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
  • 352-266-9591

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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