Airport information
- FAA LID
- FA71
- Coordinates
- 29.2280, -82.9437
- Elevation
- 8 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1973/12
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
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 | 06:06 AM | 10:06Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 00:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 01:01Z |
Plan a flight from FA71
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,200 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTY · Cross City | VORTAC | 112.00 | r168° / 22.9 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r275° / 37.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FA71. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
- MRKD P-LINE& UNMRKD TREES.
- FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
- MAUREEN MOREHOUSE 703-999-7510
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 FA71 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 FA71
The Cedars Airfield (FA71) is an airport in Cedar Key, FL, at 8 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FA71, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FA71 have a control tower?
No. The Cedars Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at FA71?
The Cedars Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FA71?
The Cedars Airfield is in Cedar Key, FL, at an elevation of 8 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.2280, -82.9437.
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