28J

MVFR

PALATKA MUNI/LT KAY LARKIN FLD

PALATKA · FLORIDA

Elev
47.8'
Longest RWY
6,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 28J
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,047.8'
MSL · field 47.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +8 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 28J

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

K28J 271935Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM OVC021 23/17 A3009 RMK AO2 TSNO
Wind
040° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 17°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
808 ft
Ceiling
2,100 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 NW
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
YUL MCNAIR
Address
4015 REID ST, HWY 100, PALATKA FL 32177

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
040° · 12 kt
RWY 09
082°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,048 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored82° / 262°6,000 ftASPHStandard L
17/35160° / 340°3,804 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
095,549'5,549'5,999'5,999'PAPI 4-box left(3°)26', trees, 1140' from thr, 260' R of cntrln, slope 36
275,999'5,999'5,999'5,549'PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)60', trees, 1675' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 24
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)78', trees, 1960' from thr, 110' R of cntrln, slope 22
35PAPI 2-box left(3.75°)47', trees, 955' from thr, 95' R of cntrln, slope 16

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
28J · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Wildlife is present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 09 and 27 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runways 09, 27, 17, and 35 have precision approach path indicators. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 09/27 and 17/35 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLCredit card fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runways 17/35 are restricted to aircraft with a gross weight of 12,500 pounds or less.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09Runway 09 is the preferred runway.Show FAA
  • 35The precision approach path indicator on runway 35 is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 27The approach slope for runway 27 is 37 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • The wind cone is mounted on a concrete circle.Show FAA
  • OWNERAirport physical address is 4015 Reid Street; phone 386-329-0148.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 28J

Answer card
ICAO
28J
Name
PALATKA MUNI/LT KAY LARKIN FLD
Location
PALATKA, FLORIDA
Elevation
47.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,047.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
040° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Palatka Muni/Lt Kay Larkin Fld is in Palatka, Florida. Field elevation is 47.8 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,000 ft on runway 09/27. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered traffic flow on CTAF 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with that in mind if the weather is marginal.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. The field is VFR only per the published remarks. Runway 09 is the preferred runway. Runway 17/35 is limited to aircraft at 12,500 lb gross weight or less. Wildlife is present on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Palatka Municipal Airport is on the field and carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Credit card fuel is available 24 hours. Runway 09 and 27 have REILs. All four runways have PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are on 09/27 and 17/35. For the runway 35 approach, the PAPI is unusable beyond 7 degrees left of centerline. The runway 27 approach slope to the displaced threshold is 37 to 1. If you need current operational detail, verify with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at 28J and what is it used for?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 6,000 ft asphalt. That is the main runway to plan around for most arrivals and departures.
Does 28J have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 28J. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Palatka Muni/Lt Kay Larkin Fld?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 28J towered or non-towered?
28J is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
Which runway is preferred at 28J?
Runway 09 is the preferred runway per the published remarks. Check wind and traffic before choosing a different runway.
Which FBO is on the field at 28J?
Palatka Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Credit card fuel is available 24 hours.
Are there any runway restrictions at 28J?
Runway 17/35 is restricted to aircraft with a gross weight of 12,500 lb or less. Runway 35 also has a PAPI limitation beyond 7 degrees left of centerline.
Can you fly VFR only into 28J?
Yes. The published remarks state VFR operations only. If you are planning a night arrival or marginal weather, verify current conditions and procedures before you go.

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