1J9

VFR

FORT WALTON BEACH

NAVARRE · FLORIDA

Elev
22'
Longest RWY
2,100'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:55Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1J9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,022'
MSL · field 22' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 1J9

1J9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVPS (EGLIN AFB/DESTIN-FT WALTON BEACH) · 16.4 NM away. Conditions at 1J9 may differ.

METAR · KVPS

Observed 00:55Z

KVPS 280055Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02320205 $
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
826 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM E
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SANDY WILLIAMS
Address
P.O. BOX 1075, P.O. BOX, FT WALTON BEACH FL 32549

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 1000-DUSK

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 7 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,022 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°2,100 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1815', bldg, 87' from thr, 45' R of cntrln, slope 6
363', brush, 57' from thr, 45' R of cntrln, slope 20

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
1J9 · CHART_SUPP
Can’t preview this PDF inline. Open it →

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Eglin Approach at 850-882-9152 or 850-882-9151.Show FAA
  • Banner towing is conducted at the airport.Show FAA
  • Helicopters weighing more than 2,500 pounds are not authorized.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Departures use runway 18 and arrivals use runway 36. The runway slopes to 2 feet at the south end. There is unlighted brush, trees, parking, and buildings 65 to 125 feet west of the centerline along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Runway 36 is marked with white cones.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 is marked with white cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • 18/36There are bare spots that are soft and sandy south of the midpoint of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 1J9

Answer card
ICAO
1J9
Name
FORT WALTON BEACH
Location
NAVARRE, FLORIDA
Elevation
22 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,022 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 2,100 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Fort Walton Beach Airport (1J9) sits in Navarre, Florida. Field elevation is 22 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,100 ft of turf, so plan for short-field performance and soft-field handling. No tower is published. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need current services.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 18 and Runway 36 are marked with white cones. Departures use runway 18. Arrivals use runway 36. The runway slopes to 2 ft at the south end. There are bare spots that are soft and sandy south of midfield. There is also unlighted brush, trees, parking and buildings 65 to 125 ft west of the centerline along the full length of the runway. Banner towing is conducted at the airport. Helicopters over 2,500 lb are not authorized. For clearance delivery, contact Eglin Approach by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 1J9 and what surface is it?
1J9 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 2,100 ft long and it is turf. That makes short-field planning important, especially if the surface is soft.
What is the pattern altitude at Fort Walton Beach Airport (1J9)?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does 1J9 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 1J9. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
Is Fort Walton Beach Airport towered?
No tower is published for 1J9. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.7 for local traffic calls.
Which way do aircraft depart and arrive at 1J9?
The published remark says departures use runway 18. Arrivals use runway 36. That is useful to know before you brief the pattern.
What should I know about the runway surface at 1J9?
There are bare spots that are soft and sandy south of the midpoint of the runway. The runway also slopes to 2 ft at the south end. Watch your rollout and takeoff roll.
Are there obstacles near the runway at 1J9?
Yes. There is unlighted brush, trees, parking and buildings 65 to 125 ft west of the centerline along the full length of the runway. Treat that side of the strip with caution.
Who can I contact for clearance delivery at 1J9?
The published remark says to contact Eglin Approach at 850-882-9152 or 850-882-9151 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures before departure.

Get PilotGPT

Fly into 1J9 with confidence

Live ATC transcription, AI flight planning, POH search and georeferenced charts — offline-ready on iOS.

Download · 7-day free trial