FD80
Manatee Seaplane Base
Old Town, FloridaElevation 7 ftSeaplane base
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Runway detail & declared distances
18W/36W
RWY 18W
RWY 36W
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Manatee Seaplane Base is in Old Town, Florida. Field elevation 7 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSeaplane base
ManagerSTEPHEN IPPOLITO
Manager phone727-518-4568
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFD80
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.5058, -82.9839
Distance from city7 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›SPB CLSD ON HOLIDAY WEEKENDS.
›PRVDD ALL OPNS CONDUCTED IN VFR WX CONDITIONS; LDG AREA LIMITED TO PVT USE BY THE PROPONENT.
›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE ARTCC AT 904-845-1592.
›FLOATING DEBRIS ON RIVER DURING HIGH WATER.
›TFC PAT WILL BE OVER W SIDE OF RIVER; AVOID FLYING LOW OVER MANATEE SPRINGS STATE PARK.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FD80 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FD80. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FD80 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FD80. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FD80?
FD80 sits at 7 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FD80?
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.