Airport information
- FAA LID
- FL88
- Coordinates
- 26.6837, -81.4498
- Elevation
- 28 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MIAMI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MIAMI (ZMA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MIAMI
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1965/06
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 06:07 AM | 10:07Z |
| Sunrise | 06:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 00:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
Plan a flight from FL88
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy E
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy E at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway E/W
3,700 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tank, 14 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| E/W | 3,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBV · La Belle | VORTAC | 110.40 | r199° / 9.2 NM |
| RSW · Lee Co | VORTAC | 111.80 | r064° / 19.8 NM |
| PGD · Punta Gorda | VOR | 110.20 | r119° / 32.2 NM |
| CYY · Cypress | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r032° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for FL88. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PVT USE-VFR ONLY.
- ARPT SURROUNDED BY CITRUS GROVES; SMALL CANAL ON S SIDE OF RWY.
- FOR CD CTC FORT MYERS APCH AT 239-768-1377, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
- RWY W HAS TANK AT THR - PAINTED ORANGE - PLUS SHOP BARN.
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 FL88 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 FL88
Bob Paul Airport (FL88) is an airport in La Belle, FL, at 28 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for FL88, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does FL88 have a control tower?
No. Bob Paul Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at FL88?
Bob Paul Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is FL88?
Bob Paul Airport is in La Belle, FL, at an elevation of 28 ft MSL. Coordinates: 26.6837, -81.4498.
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