F57
Jack Browns Seaplane Base
Winter Haven, FloridaElevation 140 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
01W/19W
RWY 01W
Displaced threshold1,200 ft
RWY 19W
Displaced threshold1,000 ft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Jack Browns Seaplane Base is in Winter Haven, Florida. Field elevation 140 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerBEN SHIPPS
Manager phone863-956-2243
AttendedDaily, DALGT
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAF57
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates28.0575, -81.7628
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF123.050
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.050
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY 01/19 UNMARKED.
›RCMD NORTH-SOUTH PAT TO RMN CLEAR OF AND BLW 900 FT TFC AT WINTER HAVEN RGNL ARPT.
›SEAPLANE FACILITIES FOR LIGHT AIRCRAFT.
›TWY TO WINTER HAVEN RGNL ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC TAMPA APCH AT 813-878-2528
›VFR OPNS ONLY
›CTC WINTER HAVEN RGNL ARPT UNICOM FOR BOAT ACTVTY & LCL TFC.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does F57 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for F57. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does F57 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for F57. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at F57?
F57 sits at 140 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for F57?
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.