Airport information
- FAA LID
- FD81
- Coordinates
- 29.7027, -82.4257
- Elevation
- 170 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- JACKSONVILLE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GAINESVILLE
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1986/11
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 06:02 AM | 10:02Z |
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 00:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:00 PM | 01:00Z |
Plan a flight from FD81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
1,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNV · Gators | VORTAC | 116.20 | r279° / 8 NM |
| CTY · Cross City | VORTAC | 112.00 | r081° / 33.1 NM |
| OCF · Ocala | VORTAC | 113.70 | r342° / 33.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FD81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
- PERSONAL USE.
- 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 FD81 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 FD81
Gleim Field (FD81) is an airport in Gainesville, FL, at 170 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FD81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FD81 have a control tower?
No. Gleim Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at FD81?
Gleim Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FD81?
Gleim Field is in Gainesville, FL, at an elevation of 170 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.7027, -82.4257.
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