53FL
University of Florida Heliport
Gainesville, FloridaElevation 125 ftHeliport
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Runway detail & declared distances
H1
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
University of Florida Heliport is in Gainesville, Florida. Field elevation 125 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerCLINT L. WILDE
Manager phone352-514-3774
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA53FL
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.6434, -82.3536
Distance from city0 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD VFR/PVT USE ONLY; OPNS ARE CONDUCTED FROM 260-300 DEGS & FROM 045-065 DEGS; AREA IS MARKED; WIND INDICATOR IS MAINTAINED.
›HAS 60' LIGHT POLES AROUND HELIPORT BOUNDARY.
›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 53FL have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 53FL. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 53FL have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 53FL. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 53FL?
53FL sits at 125 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 53FL?
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.