FD38
Wellington Aero Club Airport
West Palm Beach, FloridaElevation 19 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16
VGSITRIL
RWY 34
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Wellington Aero Club Airport is in West Palm Beach, Florida. Field elevation 19 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerERIKA CASTRO
Manager phone561-603-5466
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFD38
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.6465, -80.2942
Distance from city11 NM W
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSee remarks · White-green (lighted land airport)
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›122.850 CTAF
›DUSK-2300; AFTER 0000 ACTVT ROTG BCN - 118.5.
›DUSK-2300; AFTER 0000 ACTVT MIRL 16/34 AND TRIL RYS 16 & 34 - 118.5.
›FOR CD CTC PALM BEACH APCH AT 561-275-1430
›118.075 AWOS-1.
›VFR, PVT USE, LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH WEST PALM BEACH ATCT BEFORE OPNS BEGIN.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FD38 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FD38. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FD38 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FD38. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FD38?
FD38 sits at 19 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FD38?
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.