24J Suwannee County Airport

Before you fly into 24J

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,300.3'

MSL · field 103.3' + 1,197 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 07

H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 24J

Current METAR

Observed 22:15Z

K24J 272215Z AUTO 06007KT 030V090 10SM SCT045 27/15 A3006 RMK A01

Wind: 060° @ 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / 15°C
Altimeter: 30.06 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,394 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

24J does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KVLD (VALDOSTA RGNL) · 31.7 NM away. Conditions at 24J may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KVLD 271735Z 2718/2818 07008KT P6SM BKN030 FM272000 09005KT P6SM SCT040 FM280700 12003KT 6SM BR SCT006 FM281000 10003KT 3SM BR BKN004 FM281300 11004KT P6SM BKN010 FM281500 11004KT P6SM SCT030 BKN045

BASEMVFR

27 18:00Z–27 20:00Z

Wind: 070° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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 W
VFR sectional: JACKSONVILLE
Pattern altitude: 1,197 ft AGL · 1,300 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility: GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JOHN DUHAIME
Phone: 386-362-4200
Address: 13302 80TH TER, LIVE OAK FL 32060

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV: GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

060° · 7 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 07

064°M

Head/Tail

+7 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
07/25Favored	64° / 244°	4,005 ft	ASPH	25 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
07	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	66', trees, 1735' from thr, 140' R of cntrln, slope 23
25	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	47', trees, 1800' from thr, 260' R of cntrln, slope 34

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07

24J · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 07

24J · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AGRI,AMB,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.63

KFPY·Perry-Foley Airport·32 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.85

KFPY·Perry-Foley Airport·32 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Suwannee County 122.800(386) 362-4200 WebsiteTitan6d ago	$6.24	$7.80

Suwannee County
122.800(386) 362-4200
100LL
$6.24
Jet A
$7.80

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.63atKFPYPerry-Foley Airport32 nmsave $0.61
Jet A$5.85atKFPYPerry-Foley Airport32 nmsave $1.95

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville Air Route Traffic Control Center at 904-845-1592.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 07 and 25. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 07 and 25. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 07/25. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
Traffic pattern altitude is 1197 feet above ground level for the property and 1697 feet above ground level for the tower.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 24J

Answer card

ICAO: 24J
Name: SUWANNEE COUNTY
Location: LIVE OAK, FLORIDA
Elevation: 103.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,300.3 ft MSL (1,197 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 07/25 · 4,005 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 5°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 060° at 7 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 07

Suwannee County Airport (24J) sits in Live Oak, Florida. Field elevation is 103.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 4,005 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic. UNICOM is also 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. This is a VFR-only field per the published remarks. Pattern altitude is 1,300.3 ft MSL. That is 1,197 ft AGL over the property. The runway has REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 07/25. That helps for night work. You still need to stay within the published VFR setup.

The on-field FBO is Suwannee County. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (386) 362-4200 for current services before you go. For clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement says to contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592. If you are planning an IFR departure or arrival, verify the current procedure details with the FAA Chart Supplement before the flight. The airport sits in north Florida. Expect a straightforward low-elevation environment with no towered sequencing. Use the common traffic advisory frequency. Keep a close ear on pattern traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 24J?

Pattern altitude is 1,300.3 ft MSL. The published AGL value is 1,197 ft over the property.

Does Suwannee County Airport have a control tower?

No. 24J is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.

Is there an ILS at 24J?

No ILS approaches are published for this field. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you fly.

What runway is available at Suwannee County Airport?

There is one runway. Runway 07/25 is asphalt and 4,005 ft long.

Which FBO is on the field at 24J?

Suwannee County is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (386) 362-4200 to confirm current services.

What are the radio frequencies at 24J?

CTAF is 122.8. UNICOM is also 122.8.

Can you fly VFR into 24J?

Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. Use the common traffic advisory frequency. Stay current on local weather and traffic.

What should a first-time pilot know before landing at 24J?

Expect a non-towered VFR airport with one 4,005 ft runway. The published remarks also note REILs, PAPI and medium intensity runway lights on 07/25. If you need IFR clearance, the Chart Supplement says to contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.

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