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Crystal River Airport

CGC · KCGC · Crystal River, FL · 9 ft elevation · var 5W · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCGC
Coordinates
28.8672, -82.5710
Elevation
9 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG
NOTAM facility
CGC
Attendance
ALL 0800-1800
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 SE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:05 AM10:05Z
Sunrise06:32 AM10:32Z
Sunset08:32 PM00:32Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:59 PM00:59Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:59 PM → 06:05 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:32 PM → 05:32 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 09, 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. on 122.725Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 2-light PAPI (right).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

09TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 09 · 096°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.725

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 09/27

4,557 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 68k, Double wheel 97k.

09
Heading
096° mag · 91° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 18 ft, 350 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 8:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
27
Heading
276° mag · 271° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Brush, 18 ft, 405 ft from threshold, 185 ft R of centerline — 11:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Runway 18/36

2,666 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Fair)
18
Heading
185° mag · 180° true
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Bldg, 15 ft, 104 ft from threshold, 85 ft R of centerline — 6:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
192 ft
36
Heading
005° mag · 360° true
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 7 ft, 15 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 2:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
819 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D118.6JACKSONVILLE APP/DEP
AWOS118.325AWOS 3
UNIC122.725CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OCF · OcalaVORTAC113.70r224° / 26 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITRUS COUNTY
110 NORTH APOPKA AVE, INVERNESS, FL
352-527-5477
Manager
TODD REGAN
3600 W SOVEREIGN PATH, STE 241, LECANTO, FL
352-527-5488

Remarks FAA

  • VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY.
  • GLIDER OPNS WITHIN 25 NM.
  • BLDG 30-85 FT W OF AER RWY 18 100 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • AEROBATIC ACTVT ALONG N SIDE OF RWY 09/27 & 4 NM SW OF ARPT. CTC UNICOM FOR TFC INFO, AND NOTAMS OR FSS FOR SPECIFIC TIMES.
  • RWY 09/27 TREES SOUTH SIDE OF RWY IN PRIMARY & TRANSITION SFC.
  • FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
  • STANDING WATER INSIDE RWY SAFETY AREAS FOR ALL RWYS AFTER HVY RNFL.
  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09, 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
  • AIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 718 NORTH LINDBERGH DRIVE, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL 34429 352-795-6868 FAX: 352-795-1730
  • CONTACT PERSON: TODD REGAN 3600 WEST SOVEREIGN PATH, SUITE 241, LACANTO FL, 34461 352-527-5247 FAX; 352-527-5482.
  • 18/36 DTHR MKD WITH GREEN PIPES.
  • 18/36 MKD WITH WHITE PIPES EVERY 200 FT.
  • RWY 09 APRCH RATIO 22:1 TO DTHR.
  • RWY 18 APCH RATIO 20:1 TO DTHR.
  • RWY 36 APCH RATIO 22:1 TO DTHR.
  • RWY 18/36 SOFT & WET AFT RAIN.

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 KCGC 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 KCGC

Crystal River Airport (CGC · KCGC) is an airport in Crystal River, FL, at 9 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,557 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCGC, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCGC have a control tower?

No. Crystal River Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KCGC?

Crystal River Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,557 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCGC?

Crystal River Airport is in Crystal River, FL, at an elevation of 9 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.8672, -82.5710.

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