Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8FA1
- Coordinates
- 30.0529, -82.2418
- Elevation
- 123 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2021/05
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
Plan a flight from 8FA1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- 89° true
- Heading
- 269° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VQQ · Cecil | VOR | 117.90 | r245° / 20.6 NM |
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.20 | r008° / 21.7 NM |
| NIP · Jacksonville | TACAN | 108.20 | r254° / 31.4 NM |
| TAY · Taylor | VORTAC | 112.90 | r152° / 31.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8FA1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 8FA1 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 8FA1
Clark Field (8FA1) is an airport in Raiford, FL, at 123 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8FA1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8FA1 have a control tower?
No. Clark Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8FA1?
Clark Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8FA1?
Clark Field is in Raiford, FL, at an elevation of 123 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.0529, -82.2418.
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