42J

MVFR

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS · FLORIDA

Elev
195.6'
Longest RWY
5,046'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:55Z
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Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,195.6'
MSL · field 195.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +11 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 42J

Current METAR

Observed 18:55Z

K42J 271855Z AUTO 06011G20KT 10SM OVC025 23/16 A3010 RMK A01
Wind
060° @ 11G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 16°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
979 ft
Ceiling
2,500 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
3 NM N
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CRAIG COON
Address
7150 AIRPORT RD, 7150 AIRPORT ROAD, STARKE FL 32091-9347

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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060° · 11 kt
RWY 05
040°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 040° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,196 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored40° / 220°5,046 ftASPH05 R
11/29100° / 280°4,899 ftASPH29 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3°)49', trees, 1840' from thr, 220' R of cntrln, slope 33
23PAPI 2-box left(3°)39', trees, 1175' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 25
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)40', trees, 1200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25
29PAPI 2-box left(3°)48', trees, 1160' from thr, 100' 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
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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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,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

  • Self serve aviation gasoline is available 24 hours with a credit card. Jet A fuel is available by appointment. Call 352-473-0031.Show FAA
  • Runways 11/29 are restricted by the airport manager to aircraft 12,500 pounds gross weight or less.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville Approach at 904-741-0284.Show FAA
  • Animals are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 5/23 has a weight bearing capacity of 2S-155.Show FAA
  • Restricted area 2903A is 1.5 nautical miles from the runway 23 end. Fly right traffic to avoid it.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From sunset to sunrise, the runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 05, 23, and 11. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 05/23 and 11/29 and controlled by CTAF. The precision approach path indicators operate continuously.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 42J

Answer card
ICAO
42J
Name
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS
Location
KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FLORIDA
Elevation
195.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,195.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,046 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
060° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Keystone Heights Airport is in Keystone Heights, Florida. The field elevation is 195.6 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,046 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless current local guidance says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Keystone Heights Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve avgas is available 24 hours with a credit card. Jet A is available by appointment. Call the FBO at (352) 473-0031 before arrival if you need fuel or ramp details.

Runway 11/29 is restricted to aircraft at 12,500 lb gross weight or less. Runway 05/23 has a weight bearing capacity of 2S-155. The published remarks also note animals on and near the airport. Runway end identifier lights are active from sunset to sunrise on runways 05, 23 and 11. Medium intensity runway lights on 05/23 and 11/29 are controlled by CTAF. The precision approach path indicators operate continuously.

This is a non-towered field with Jacksonville Approach handling clearance delivery and approach support. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go. Right traffic is published for runway 23 to help avoid restricted area 2903A 1.5 NM from that end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 42J?
Pattern altitude is not published for 42J. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Keystone Heights Airport have a control tower?
No. 42J is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
What runways are available at 42J and which is longest?
42J has two asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longest at 5,046 ft. Runway 11/29 is 4,899 ft.
Is there an ILS at Keystone Heights Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for 42J. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any procedure changes before flight.
Which FBO is on the field at 42J?
Keystone Heights Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (352) 473-0031 for current service details.
Is self-serve 100LL available at 42J?
Yes. Published remarks say self-serve avgas is available 24 hours with a credit card.
Are there runway weight limits at 42J?
Yes. Runway 11/29 is restricted to aircraft 12,500 lb gross weight or less. Runway 05/23 has a weight bearing capacity of 2S-155.
What should I know about traffic at runway 23?
Published remarks say restricted area 2903A is 1.5 NM from the runway 23 end. Use right traffic for runway 23 to help avoid it.

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