Fly In Ranches Airport Private
FD25 · Vero Beach, FL · 25 ft elevation · var 3W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- FD25
- Coordinates
- 27.5625, -80.4998
- Elevation
- 25 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT PETERSBURG
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1984/10
- Distance from city
- 7 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 | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunrise | 06:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunset | 08:20 PM | 00:20Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
Plan a flight from FD25
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
2,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 800 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRB · Vero Beach | VORTAC | 117.30 | r188° / 7 NM |
| MLB · Melbourne | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r170° / 33.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FD25. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PVT USE ONLY.
- GLIDERS OPERATING ON FIELD.
- FOR CD CTC PALM BEACH APCH AT 561-275-1430
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 FD25 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 FD25
Fly In Ranches Airport (FD25) is an airport in Vero Beach, FL, at 25 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FD25, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FD25 have a control tower?
No. Fly In Ranches Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at FD25?
Fly In Ranches Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FD25?
Fly In Ranches Airport is in Vero Beach, FL, at an elevation of 25 ft MSL. Coordinates: 27.5625, -80.4998.
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