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Lake Persimmon Airstrip

Lake Placid, FloridaElevation 70 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

E/W
Dimensions
2,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY E
Traffic patternLeft
RWY W
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Lake Persimmon Airstrip is in Lake Placid, Florida. Field elevation 70 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID PIPER
Manager phone630-802-4405
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA03FA
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.3531, -81.4081
Distance from city4 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›AREA OF SOFT SAND VIC OF BLDG CONSTR MID-FLD.
›BUILDINGS 300' FROM WEST END OF RWY.
›10' TREES WEST END OF RWY.
›FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
›E END OF RWY ABUTTS SMALL LAKE.
›VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
›T-HGR 30FT FM RWY S SIDE 500FT FM E END, BLDG 150FT FM RWY S SIDE 100FT FM E END, HOUSE 20FT FM RWY N SIDE 100FT FM E END.
›TRAILER 50 FT FM NORTH SIDE RWY AT WEST END,TRAILER 200 FT FM RWY SOUTH SIDE AT WEST END.
›POLES AT 150-300FT FM E END ON N EDGE OF E END, TRAILER 150FT FM RWY-N SIDE 400FT FM E END.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗03FA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 03FA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 03FA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 03FA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 03FA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 03FA?
03FA sits at 70 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 03FA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.