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Cotton Strip

La Belle, FloridaElevation 18 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 6,000 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,500 x 94 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36
Displaced threshold500 ft
Traffic patternLeft
03W/21W
Dimensions
5,000 x 400 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 03W
RWY 21W
09W/27W
Dimensions
6,000 x 400 ft
Surface
Water
RWY 09W
RWY 27W

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cotton Strip is in La Belle, Florida. Field elevation 18 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL SHULTS
Manager phone(863) 885-1292
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA17FA
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.7134, -81.5354
Distance from city6 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
›TIE DOWN CHARGE
›FOR CD CTC FORT MYERS APCH AT 239-768-1377, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗17FA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 17FA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 17FA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 17FA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 17FA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 17FA?
17FA sits at 18 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 17FA?
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.