54J

VFR

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS · FLORIDA

Elev
289.1'
Longest RWY
4,146'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR02:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 54J
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,289.1'
MSL · field 289.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 54J

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

K54J 280235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3010 RMK AO2 T02000197
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.10 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
735 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 W
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ANDRE LEWIS-KENT
Address
1931 US HIGHWAY 90 W, DE FUNIAK SPRINGS FL 32435

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

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
086°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 086° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,289 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2786° / 266°4,146 ftASPHStandard L
18/36177° / 357°2,700 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)6', fence, 200' from thr, 165' R of cntrln, slope 0
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)28', rr, 475' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 9
1834', pline, 933' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 28
3626', trees, 1280' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 50

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
54J · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,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
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • The runway safety area is east of runway 18/36.Show FAA
  • Trees obstruct the line of sight between runway 09 and 36 and between runway 27 and 36. The line of sight between runway 09 and 27 is obstructed due to the upslope of runway 09.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 9 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 09/27 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09A six-foot-tall fence is located 200 feet before the approach end of runway 09, 160 feet to the right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 09An unlighted fence and road 160 feet south of the centerline penetrate the approach surface for runway 09.Show FAA
  • 36White PVC pipe is placed every 200 feet along runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18White PVC pipe is placed every 200 feet along runway 18.Show FAA
  • 09A public road 15 feet tall is located 200 feet before the approach end of runway 09, 185 feet to the right of the centerline.Show FAA
  • 27Runway 27 approach slope is 24 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules only.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact person is Koby Townsend at 850-892-8500. Fax: 850-892-6575.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 54J

Answer card
ICAO
54J
Name
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS
Location
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Elevation
289.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,289.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 4,146 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

DeFuniak Springs Airport sits in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Field elevation is 289.1 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 4,146 ft. Runway 18/36 is 2,700 ft of dirt. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Approach and departure support is on the Eglin frequencies listed in the Chart Supplement. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at about 1,289 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The airport is VFR only. The published remarks also note 24-hour fuel with credit card service. On the field, DeFuniak Springs Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.

There are a few things to brief before arrival. Runway 09 has a fence and a public road close to the approach end. Runway 27 has a displaced-threshold approach slope note. White PVC markers are placed every 200 feet on runways 18 and 36. PAPI is available on 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are on 09/27 and are controlled by CTAF. Trees also block line of sight between some runway ends, so plan your taxi and runway checks with that in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 54J?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 1,289 ft MSL at this field.
Does DeFuniak Springs Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 54J. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure changes before you go.
Is 54J towered or non-towered?
54J is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
What is the longest runway at 54J?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 4,146 ft. It is asphalt and has PAPI plus medium intensity lights controlled by CTAF.
Which FBO is on the field at DeFuniak Springs Airport?
DeFuniak Springs Airport is listed on field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (850) 892-2000 for current service details.
Is fuel available 24 hours at 54J?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. Verify with the FBO directly if you need current access details.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at 54J?
Yes. Runway 09 has a fence and a public road close to the approach end. The published remarks also note trees that block line of sight between several runway ends.
Is 54J VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR only. If you are planning an instrument arrival, check the current Chart Supplement and current weather before departure.

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