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Airport Manatee Airport

Palmetto, FloridaElevation 27 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,120 ft

07/25
Dimensions
3,120 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
Edge lights
LOW
RWY 07
Traffic patternRight
RWY 25
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

Airport Manatee Airport is in Palmetto, Florida. Field elevation 27 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTOM REEDER
Manager phone941-722-9296
AttendedALL SAT, 0900–1200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA48X
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.6425, -82.5209
Distance from city7 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RWY 07 AND 25 EDGES MARKED BY PAILS ON EACH SIDE OF RWY.
›RWY 07 & 25 THLDS MKD BY 3 GREEN LGTS AND 1 BUCKET ON EACH SIDE OF RWY.
›CALL AMGR FOR AFTER HRS SVC AND CHECK RY CONDITIONS 941-722-9296.
›CONTACT PERSON: TOM REEDER: 941-527-9714
›BIRDS, WILDLIFE AND DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›RWY 07/25 FIRST 500 FT EAST END SOFT AFTER HEAVY SEASONAL RAINS.
›ARPT CLSD TO TURBINE HOPS INCLG HOVER AND PRACTICE MANUEVERS AT NE FIELD ADJ TO RWY 7/25 EXC BELL JET RANGERS, EMERG. CALL IN ADVN 941-722-9296.
›FOR CD CTC TAMPA APCH AT 813-878-2528
›AIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 14108 U.S. HIGHWAY 41 NORTH; FAX: 941-721-9067
›PRVDD VFR; ALL TFC PATTERNS ARE ESTABLISHED ON SOUTH SIDE OF RY & RY CENTERLINE EXTENDED; ARPT OPERATOR ESTABLISHES/MAINTAINS SEGMENTED CIRCLE; WINDSOCK MAINTAINED; AND ARPT MEETS REQUIREMENTS OF STATE FOR PUBLIC USE.
›LIRL RWY 7/25 AVBL BY PHONE REQUEST 941-722-9296.
›FUEL AVBL DAILY SR-SS.
›ACFT HNGRS 135 FT L OF CNTRLN FIRST HALF OF RWY 07. ACFT PARKED 135 FT R OF CNTRLN FIRST 1/3 OF RWY 25.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗48X on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 48X have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 48X. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 48X have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 48X. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 48X?
48X sits at 27 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 48X?
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.
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