Airport information
- FAA LID
- 83FD
- Coordinates
- 27.5803, -80.8153
- Elevation
- 52 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2005/05
- Distance from city
- 20 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 | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 00:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
Plan a flight from 83FD
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
2,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 60 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRB · Vero Beach | VORTAC | 117.30 | r255° / 18.3 NM |
| MLB · Melbourne | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r199° / 32.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 83FD. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
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 83FD 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 83FD
Lake Montaza Airport (83FD) is an airport in Okeechobee, FL, at 52 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 83FD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 83FD have a control tower?
No. Lake Montaza Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 83FD?
Lake Montaza Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 83FD?
Lake Montaza Airport is in Okeechobee, FL, at an elevation of 52 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.5803, -80.8153.
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