Airport information
- FAA LID
- FA36
- Coordinates
- 29.5127, -82.8748
- Elevation
- 46 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1967/01
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 06:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 01:02Z |
Plan a flight from FA36
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 181°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
3,909 ft × 70 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 181° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 250 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 331° mag · 330° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,909 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTY · Cross City | VORTAC | 112.00 | r122° / 10.5 NM |
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.20 | r255° / 33.2 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r301° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA36. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- IFR; PVT USE.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
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 FA36 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 FA36
White Farms Airport (FA36) is an airport in Chiefland, FL, at 46 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,909 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FA36, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FA36 have a control tower?
No. White 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 FA36?
White Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,909 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FA36?
White Farms Airport is in Chiefland, FL, at an elevation of 46 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.5127, -82.8748.
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