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51FD

Tex Merritt Private Airstrip

Leesburg, FloridaElevation 95 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,920 ft

10/28
Dimensions
1,920 x 110 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 10
RWY 28

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Tex Merritt Private Airstrip is in Leesburg, Florida. Field elevation 95 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerWILLIAM MARK MERRITT
Manager phone352-267-8951
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA51FD
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.6678, -81.9181
Distance from city12 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC ORLANDO APCH AT 407-852-7553.
›PVT USE; VFR WX CONDS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗51FD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 51FD have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 51FD. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 51FD have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 51FD. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 51FD?
51FD sits at 95 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 51FD?
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.