97FA
Safar Seaplane Base
Palatka, FloridaElevation 0 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12
RWY 30
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Safar Seaplane Base is in Palatka, Florida. Field elevation 0 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerJOSH SEVEARANCE
Manager phone386-937-1608
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA97FA
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.5964, -81.6430
Distance from city4 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 97FA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 97FA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 97FA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 97FA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 97FA?
97FA sits at 0 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 97FA?
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.