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FL78

Lewis Airport

Brandon, FloridaElevation 45 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

09/27
Dimensions
2,000 x 90 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 09
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27
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

Lewis Airport is in Brandon, Florida. Field elevation 45 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBEVERLY L LEWIS
Manager phone813-757-4825
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFL78
SectionalMIAMI
Center (ARTCC)MIAMI
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT PETERSBURG
RegionFlorida
CountryUnited States
Coordinates27.8986, -82.1826
Distance from city6 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

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OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗FL78 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does FL78 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for FL78. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does FL78 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for FL78. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at FL78?
FL78 sits at 45 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for FL78?
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.