09FA
Placid Lakes Airport
Lake Placid, FloridaElevation 130 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18/36
RWY 18
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36
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
Placid Lakes Airport is in Lake Placid, Florida. Field elevation 130 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerRICHARD & SUE DEBRULER
Manager phone863-441-2462
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA09FA
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.2456, -81.4133
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100 · Jet A · UL94
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
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 MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
›5' FENCE AT 200' & 300'.
›FOR LIGHTS RWY 18/36 KEY 122.8 5 TIMES INM 5 SECS.
›PRIVATE USE-VFR
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 09FA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 09FA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 09FA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 09FA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 09FA?
09FA sits at 130 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 09FA?
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.