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4FD9

Bowman's Beach Helistop

Sanibel, FloridaElevation 5 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 81 ft

H1
Dimensions
81 x 81 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H1

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bowman's Beach Helistop is in Sanibel, Florida. Field elevation 5 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerMIKE HASLAM II
Manager phone239-694-2174
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA4FD9
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.4626, -82.1568
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVD VFR/PVT USE; & INGRESS/EGRESS ROUTES LIMITED TO AN E/W DIRECTION.
›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)
↗4FD9 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 4FD9 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 4FD9. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 4FD9 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 4FD9. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 4FD9?
4FD9 sits at 5 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 4FD9?
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.