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43FD

Cole's Seaplane Base

Kissimmee, FloridaElevation 53 ftSeaplane base

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,500 ft

ALL/WAY
Dimensions
4,500 x 4,500 ft
Surface
Water
RWY ALL
RWY WAY

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cole's Seaplane Base is in Kissimmee, Florida. Field elevation 53 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBETH COLE
Manager phone407-846-6831
AttendedDaily, 0600–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA43FD
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.2877, -81.3857
Distance from city2 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
›VFR, PVT USE.
›50 FT PLINE 400 YARDS NORTH OF LANDING FACILITY.
›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗43FD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 43FD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 43FD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 43FD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 43FD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 43FD?
43FD sits at 53 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 43FD?
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.