48FA
Silver Lake Seaplane Base
Leesburg, FloridaElevation 63 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
13W/31W
RWY 13W
RWY 31W
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Silver Lake Seaplane Base is in Leesburg, Florida. Field elevation 63 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerDOC BAILEY
Manager phone314-322-5660
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA48FA
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.8420, -81.8075
Distance from city5 NM ENE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 48FA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 48FA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 48FA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 48FA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 48FA?
48FA sits at 63 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 48FA?
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.