Airport information
- FAA LID
- FA69
- Coordinates
- 26.5878, -80.6373
- Elevation
- 14 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/04
- Distance from city
- 6 SE
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 | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 00:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 00:45Z |
Plan a flight from FA69
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- 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
2,600 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 40 ft, 600 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHK · Pahokee | VORTAC | 115.40 | r166° / 12.1 NM |
| PBI · Palm Beach | VORTAC | 115.70 | r263° / 30.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA69. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE-VFR OPERNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC PALM BEACH APCH AT 561-275-1430
- UNLGTD & UNMRKD 28' BLDGS AT 600' & 50' TO E OF THR.
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 FA69 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 FA69
Duda Airstrip (FA69) is an airport in Belle Glade, FL, at 14 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FA69, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FA69 have a control tower?
No. Duda Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at FA69?
Duda Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FA69?
Duda Airstrip is in Belle Glade, FL, at an elevation of 14 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.5878, -80.6373.
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