Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85FL
- Coordinates
- 30.9693, -87.0516
- Elevation
- 215 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/03
- Distance from city
- 5 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 07:55 PM | 00:55Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:23 PM | 01:23Z |
Plan a flight from 85FL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,100 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,100 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSE · Whiting | TACAN | 112.30 | r352° / 14.8 NM |
| CEW · Crestview | VORTAC | 115.90 | r291° / 21 NM |
| NGS · Santa Rosa | TACAN | 133.60 | r344° / 22.1 NM |
| MVC · Monroeville | VORTAC | 116.80 | r148° / 33.3 NM |
| NUN · Saufley | VOR | 108.80 | r025° / 33.3 NM |
| HRT · Hurlburt | TACAN | 110.80 | r330° / 37.5 NM |
| NPA · Pensacola | TACAN | 117.20 | r019° / 39.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85FL. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
- 850-336-4548 CELL
- 850-336-4548 CELL
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 85FL 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 85FL
Thomas Farms Airport (85FL) is an airport in Jay, FL, at 215 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, 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 85FL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85FL have a control tower?
No. Thomas Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85FL?
Thomas Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,100 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85FL?
Thomas Farms Airport is in Jay, FL, at an elevation of 215 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.9693, -87.0516.
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