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FL59

Buckingham Field

Fort Myers, FloridaElevation 23 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,416 ft

14/32
Dimensions
4,416 x 75 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
MED
RWY 14
Displaced threshold374 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32
Displaced threshold119 ft
VGSIPAPI (PSIL)
Traffic patternLeft
06/24
Dimensions
2,726 x 75 ft
Surface
Concrete
RWY 06
Displaced threshold101 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Buckingham Field is in Fort Myers, Florida. Field elevation 23 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLEE CO MOSQUITO CONTROL DIST
Manager phone239-694-2174
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0700–1600
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFL59
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)MIAMI
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates26.6434, -81.7104
Distance from city5 NM WNW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›UNDESIGNATED AREAS USED AS HELIPAD.
›FOR CD CTC FORT MYERS APCH AT 239-768-1377, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.
›ALL RYS TOTAL WIDTH 400 FT; TKOF/LNDG AREA 75 FT WIDE.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 14/32 AND PSIL RWY 32 - 123.5.
›VFR, PRIVATE USE.
›DITCH 50' OFF WEST END OF RWY 06/24
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗FL59 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FL59 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FL59. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FL59 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FL59. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FL59?
FL59 sits at 23 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FL59?
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.