Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8FL1
- Coordinates
- 27.1970, -81.9156
- Elevation
- 54 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1600
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1980/01
- 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 | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 00:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
Plan a flight from 8FL1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,800 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 8 ft, 250 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 103 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 18 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 104 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGD · Punta Gorda | VOR | 110.20 | r016° / 17.3 NM |
| LBV · La Belle | VORTAC | 110.40 | r307° / 35.7 NM |
| SRQ · Sarasota | VORTAC | 115.20 | r111° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8FL1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111: PROVIDED ARPT LIMITED TO PRIVATE USE; VFR OPERATIONS.
- FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
- 863-494-0761 CELL: 941-380-4325
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 8FL1 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 8FL1
Mc Donald's Field (8FL1) is an airport in Arcadia, FL, at 54 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8FL1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8FL1 have a control tower?
No. Mc Donald's Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8FL1?
Mc Donald's Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8FL1?
Mc Donald's Field is in Arcadia, FL, at an elevation of 54 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.1970, -81.9156.
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