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Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field

OCF · KOCF · Ocala, FL · 90 ft elevation · var 4W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KOCF / OCF
Coordinates
29.1726, -82.2242
Elevation
90 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
GAINESVILLE
NOTAM facility
OCF
Attendance
ALL 0600-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1961/08
Distance from city
4 W

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
06:03 AM10:03Z
Sunrise06:30 AM10:30Z
Sunset08:31 PM00:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:58 PM00:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:58 PM → 06:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:31 PM → 05:30 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 119.25 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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

Traffic pattern

08TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 08 · 084°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
119.25

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 08/26

3,009 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

08
Heading
084° mag · 80° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft, 1,205 ft from threshold, 105 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
26
Heading
264° mag · 260° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pline, 25 ft, 1,045 ft from threshold, 170 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear

Runway 18/36

7,467 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 111k, Double wheel 181k, Dual tandem 328k.

18
Heading
184° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 60 ft, 2,600 ft from threshold, 530 ft R of centerline — 40:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
160 ft
36
Heading
004° mag · 360° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (OCF) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 46 ft, 2,530 ft from threshold, 410 ft R of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
560 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D118.6JACKSONVILLE APP/DEP
AWOS128.125AWOS 3
RDO113.7GAINESVILLE RDO
UNIC123CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OCF · OcalaVORTAC113.70r159° / 0.3 NM
GNV · GatorsVORTAC116.20r179° / 31.3 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches4

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF OCALA
1770 SW 60TH AVENUE, SUITE 600, OCALA, FL
352-629-8377
Manager
MATTHEW GROW
1770 SW 60TH AVE, SUITE 600, OCALA, FL
352-629-8377

Remarks FAA

  • INDEX B UPON REQUEST; CLSD TO ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS EXC PPR - AMGR.
  • ACFT DEP RWY 18 MNTN RWY HDG TO 800 FT AGL OR TIL RCHG END OF RWY WHICHEVER OCRS LTR BFR MAKING LEFT TURNS.
  • TWY A1, A8, A9 & A12 E OF TWY A; TWY A NORTH OF TWY A2; CLSD TO ACR.
  • CUSTOM SVC UNAVBL.
  • SFC CONDS NOT RPRTD 1700-0700L.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
  • TWY A1 RSTRD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN 60 FT OR LESS.
  • OBJECT 2.5 FT AGL LCTD 39 FT NORTH OF TWY A1 CNTRLN.
  • RWY 36 RTHL NOT STD.
  • RWY 18/36 REDL NOT STD.
  • RWY 18 RENL NOT STD.
  • RWY 18/36 SAFETY AREA NONSTD IRG SFC FM ONGOING WILDLIFE BURROW MITIGATATION.
  • RWY 08/26 SAFETY AREA NONSTD IREG SFC FM ONGOING WILDLIFE BURROW MITIGATATION.
  • RWY 18/36 EDGE MARKINGS E SIDE NOT STD BTN TWY A2 AND TWY A6.
  • 24 HR PPR FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQPT 352-629-8377.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
  • FEE FOR ACR OPS ONLY.
  • SVC OR ARPT ACCESS AFT HR CTC - 352-219-0313.
  • PCR VALUE: 280/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 450/F/A/X/T
  • RWY 08/26 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • CALM WIND RWY.

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About KOCF

Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (OCF · KOCF) is an airport in Ocala, FL, at 90 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,467 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOCF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOCF have a control tower?

Yes. Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KOCF?

Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field has 2 runways; the longest is 7,467 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOCF?

Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field is in Ocala, FL, at an elevation of 90 ft MSL. Coordinates: 29.1726, -82.2242.

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