FA56
North Florida Regional Medical Center Heliport
Gainesville, FloridaElevation 143 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
North Florida Regional Medical Center Heliport is in Gainesville, Florida. Field elevation 143 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerRALPH WACCARY
Manager phone352-333-4160
AttendedON CALL
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFA56
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.6615, -82.4121
Distance from city5 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ROOFTOP.
›PROVIDED VFR OPNS, PVT USE, ALL APCH/DEP FROM 355 TO 005 AND FROM 175 TO 185, ALL TREES AND LIGHT POSTS BE REMOVED, TREES ADJACENT TO NORTH SIDE OF GRESHAM DRUG STORE BE REMOVED, PARKING SPACES ARE REMOVED, AREA IS MARKED, AND WIND INDICATOR BE MAINTAINED.
›PERIMETER LGTS - 352-333-4000.
›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FA56 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FA56. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FA56 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FA56. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FA56?
FA56 sits at 143 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FA56?
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.