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Orlando Sanford International Airport

SFB · KSFB · Orlando, FL · 55 ft elevation · var 5W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSFB / SFB
Coordinates
28.7743, -81.2346
Elevation
55 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5W
Sectional chart
JACKSONVILLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
JACKSONVILLE (ZJX)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT PETERSBURG
NOTAM facility
SFB
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1943/02
Distance from city
16 NE

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
06:00 AM10:00Z
Sunrise06:27 AM10:27Z
Sunset08:26 PM00:26Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:53 PM00:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:53 PM → 06:00 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:26 PM → 05:27 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 9R & 27R; PAPI RWYS 09L, 27R, 09C, 27C, 09R, 27L, 18, & 36; HIRL RWY 09L/27R, 09R/27L; MIRL RWY 18/36 & 9C/27C - CTAF. on 120.3 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09C: 2-light PAPI (left) · 27C: 2-light PAPI (left) · 09L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 27R: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 09R: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 27L: 4-light PAPI (left) · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

09CTPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 09C · 095°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
120.3

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 09C at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 09C/27C

3,578 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

09C
Heading
095° mag · 90° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 53 ft, 2,020 ft from threshold, 65 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
27C
Heading
275° mag · 270° true
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 51 ft, 2,245 ft from threshold, 125 ft L of centerline — 40:1 slope to clear

Runway 09L/27R

11,002 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 279k, Dual tandem 840k.

09L
Heading
095° mag · 90° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.9 (SND) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 49 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold, 280 ft L of centerline — 24:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
1,000 ft
27R
Heading
275° mag · 270° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.15 (FNU) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 09R/27L

5,839 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 67k, Double wheel 80k.

09R
Heading
095° mag · 90° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.55 (OOS) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 65 ft, 3,475 ft from threshold, 300 ft R of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
839 ft
27L
Heading
275° mag · 270° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 37 ft, 1,875 ft from threshold, 95 ft L of centerline — 45:1 slope to clear

Runway 18/36

6,002 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 111k, Double wheel 183k, Dual tandem 599k.

18
Heading
185° mag · 180° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 35 ft, 1,450 ft from threshold, 10 ft R of centerline — 35:1 slope to clear
36
Heading
005° mag · 360° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 32 ft, 1,005 ft from threshold, 295 ft R of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D119.775APP/DEP
ATIS125.975
CLD121.35CLNC DEL
CTAF120.3
GND121.35
TWR120.3SANFORD TWR

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
ORL · OrlandoVORTAC112.20r021° / 14.9 NM
TTS · Kennedy Space CenterTACAN112.25r288° / 29.7 NM
OMN · Ormond BeachVORTAC112.60r191° / 32.4 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗
Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches8

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
SANFORD ARPT AUTHORITY
1200 RED CLEVELAND BLVD, SUITE #200, SANFORD, FL
407-585-4101
Manager
NICOLE MARTZ
1200 RED CLEVELAND BLVD, SANFORD, FL
407-585-4101

Remarks FAA

  • CLSD TO REPETITIVE ACR TRNG OPS EXCP 24 HR PPR - AMGR 407-585-4000 EXT 4006 OR 407-585-4119. ARFF INDEX E AVBL WITH 24 HR PPR (CHARTER CARRIERS ON PUBLISHED SKED EXEMPT).
  • FLT TRNG ACT IN TFC PAT & LCL AREA.
  • LRG AND/OR FLOCKING BIRDS; INCLG EAGLES INVOF ARPT.
  • US CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION GA FAC (GAF) HRS OF OP THURS MON (1100AM - 700PM). ALL ACFT WITH LESS THAN 30 SEATS ARRIVING TO CLEAR CUSTOMS CTC 129.075 PRIOR TO LDG.
  • PAEW ON TRML RAMP WI 75 FT OF TWY C CNTRLN WHEN ACFT USING GATES 7 OR 8.
  • TWY P CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 40 FT.
  • DUE TO FACILITY CONSTRAINTS THAT LIMIT ABILITY TO ACCOMMODATE DIVERTED FLIGHTS AIRCRAFT OPERATORS TO CONTACT THE AIRPORT AT 407-585-4101 FOR PRIOR COORDINATION, EXCEPT IN CASE OF A DECLARED IN-FLIGHT EMERGENCY
  • FOR TKOF TBJTS USE FAA NADP-2 COMPARABLE ACR OPS SPECS PROFILE OR NBAA PROFILE. ON VISUAL APCHS PILOTS ARE REQUESTED TO DLA LDG GEAR EXTN TIL OPRLY NEC.
  • TWY K CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GTR THAN 79 FT.
  • ALL UNSCHEDULED ACR WITH AT LEAST 31 PSGR SEATS PPR CTC DIRECTOR OF OPS 407-585-4112 OR 407-585-4119
  • CALM WIND RWY - WHEN WIND IS LESS THAN 5KTS, RWY09L IS PREF FOR ALL ACR AND LARGE ACFT, RWY 09R PREF FOR GA OPS.
  • 24 HR ADVN NOTICE OR IMT REPORTING UPON LDG FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQUIP CTC ARPT OPS 407-585-4119
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSR RWY 9R & 27R; PAPI RWYS 09L, 27R, 09C, 27C, 09R, 27L, 18, & 36; HIRL RWY 09L/27R, 09R/27L; MIRL RWY 18/36 & 9C/27C - CTAF.
  • NICOLE MARTZ (PRESIDENT & CEO)
  • PCR VALUE: 960/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 1490/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 310/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 596/R/A/W/T
  • RWY 09C/27C 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.
  • PRIM ACR OPS RWY.
  • RWY 09R/27L 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. PRI FLT T RWY.
  • PRIM ACR OPS RWY.
  • RWY 09L APCH 50:1 TO MKD DTHR.
  • CNTR 75 FT GOOD COND; OUTER EDGE FAIR COND.

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About KSFB

Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB · KSFB) is an airport in Orlando, FL, at 55 ft MSL. It has 4 runways, the longest 11,002 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KSFB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSFB have a control tower?

Yes. Orlando Sanford International Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KSFB?

Orlando Sanford International Airport has 4 runways; the longest is 11,002 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSFB?

Orlando Sanford International Airport is in Orlando, FL, at an elevation of 55 ft MSL. Coordinates: 28.7743, -81.2346.

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