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Melanie's Airport

Florala, FloridaElevation 295 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,950 ft

08/26
Dimensions
2,950 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
RWY 26

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Melanie's Airport is in Florala, Florida. Field elevation 295 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMELANIE NIPPER
Manager phone850-978-4532
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA05FA
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.9189, -86.2183
Distance from city10 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.700
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.700
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC EGLIN APCH 850-882-9152 OR 850-882-9151.
›PRVDD VFR OPN AND PVT USE.
›100 FT TWR 2.5 NM NW OF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗05FA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 05FA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 05FA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 05FA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 05FA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 05FA?
05FA sits at 295 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 05FA?
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.