wxdecoder
FD81

Gleim Field

Gainesville, FloridaElevation 170 ftSmall airport

OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED

DC

David Clark DC ONE-X

Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.

Visit David Clark
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

09/27
Dimensions
1,800 x 50 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY 09
RWY 27

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Gleim Field is in Gainesville, Florida. Field elevation 170 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerGARRETT GLEIM
Manager phone352-870-0661
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFD81
SectionalJACKSONVILLE
Center (ARTCC)JACKSONVILLE
Flight service (AFSS)GAINESVILLE
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.7027, -82.4257
Distance from city5 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC JACKSONVILLE APCH AT 904-741-0284.
›PRVDD VFR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
›PERSONAL USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗FD81 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FD81 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FD81. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FD81 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FD81. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FD81?
FD81 sits at 170 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FD81?
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.