Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8FA8
- Coordinates
- 27.2381, -81.3882
- Elevation
- 118 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2026/01
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 06:05 AM | 10:05Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:23 PM | 00:23Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
Plan a flight from 8FA8
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
3,520 ft × 60 ft · ASP- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 3,520 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBV · La Belle | VORTAC | 110.40 | r359° / 24.6 NM |
| PGD · Punta Gorda | VOR | 110.20 | r062° / 37.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8FA8. 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 8FA8 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 8FA8
Flying H Airport (8FA8) is an airport in Lake Placid, FL, at 118 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,520 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8FA8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8FA8 have a control tower?
No. Flying H Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8FA8?
Flying H Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,520 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8FA8?
Flying H Airport is in Lake Placid, FL, at an elevation of 118 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.2381, -81.3882.
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