3FD9
Prairie Lake Private Residential Seaplane Base
Altamonte Springs, FloridaElevation 86 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
05W/23W
RWY 05W
RWY 23W
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Prairie Lake Private Residential Seaplane Base is in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Field elevation 86 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerRICHARD L. & MICHAEL T. HENSCH
Manager phone407-331-5655
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA3FD9
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.6567, -81.3534
Distance from city1 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ARLIS E. CLAXTON
›PRVD VFR/PVT USE
›407-831-6513
›ASSISTANT MANAGER
›FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 3FD9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 3FD9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 3FD9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 3FD9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 3FD9?
3FD9 sits at 86 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 3FD9?
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.