Airport information
- FAA LID
- FA30
- Coordinates
- 29.2792, -82.5000
- Elevation
- 65 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1996/11
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 06:04 AM | 10:04Z |
| Sunrise | 06:31 AM | 10:31Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 00:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from FA30
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,700 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r293° / 15.6 NM |
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.20 | r210° / 27.5 NM |
| CTY · Cross City | VORTAC | 112.00 | r126° / 34.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA30. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR; PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
- TURF ROUGH.
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 FA30 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 FA30
Redtail Airstrip (FA30) is an airport in Morriston, FL, at 65 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 FA30, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FA30 have a control tower?
No. Redtail Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at FA30?
Redtail Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FA30?
Redtail Airstrip is in Morriston, FL, at an elevation of 65 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2792, -82.5000.
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