FA1

VFR

TAVARES

TAVARES · FLORIDA

Elev
63'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
VFR sectional · FA1
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,063'
MSL · field 63' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF FA1

FA1 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLEE (LEESBURG INTL) · 4.4 NM away. Conditions at FA1 may differ.

METAR · KLEE

Observed 15:53Z

KLEE 271553Z 07015G25KT 10SM SCT030 BKN042 27/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02670189
Wind
070° @ 15G25 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 19°C
Altimeter
30.06 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,345 ft
Ceiling
4,200 ft AGL
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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
PIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DANIEL CHARLES
Address
150 E RUBY ST, TAVARES FL 32778-1068

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0900-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
070° · 15 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
FA1 · CHART_SUPP
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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
100LLMOGAS
Other services
BCHGR,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
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 or to cancel IFR, contact Orlando Approach at 407-825-3398.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided visual flight rules operations, public use. Seaplane operators should be aware of Leesburg Airport to the northwest.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact person is John Drury.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport address is 210 E. Main St, Tavares, FL 32778.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · FA1

Answer card
ICAO
FA1
Name
TAVARES
Location
TAVARES, FLORIDA
Elevation
63 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,063 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
070° at 15 kt
Favored runway now

Tavares Seaplane Base (FA1) is in Tavares, Florida. The field elevation is 63 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts, so this is a seaplane base rather than a runway airport. It is a public-use VFR field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Tavares Seaplane Base. It carries AVGAS 100LL and MOGAS. Call (352) 742-6267 before arrival if you need current ramp or fuel details.

The published remarks say the airport address is 210 E. Main St, Tavares, FL 32778. They also note that seaplane operators should be aware of Leesburg Airport to the northwest. If you are filing or need to cancel IFR, contact Orlando Approach at 407-825-3398. John Drury is listed as the contact person. For any current operating limits, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at FA1 Tavares Seaplane Base?
The field elevation is 63 ft MSL. That is the published elevation for FA1.
Does FA1 have any published runways?
No runways are listed in the facts. FA1 is listed as a seaplane base, so plan for water operations rather than runway use.
Is there an ILS at FA1?
No ILS approaches are published for FA1. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement if you need the latest approach data before departure.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at FA1?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.975. That is the published common traffic frequency for the field.
Which FBO is on the field at FA1?
Tavares Seaplane Base is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and MOGAS. Call (352) 742-6267 for current availability before you launch.
Is FA1 towered?
No. FA1 has no control tower, so use CTAF 122.975 for self-announced traffic calls.
What should seaplane pilots know before going to FA1?
The published remarks say seaplane operators should be aware of Leesburg Airport to the northwest. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator if you need local operating details.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance or to cancel IFR at FA1?
The published remarks direct pilots to Orlando Approach at 407-825-3398 for clearance delivery or IFR cancellation. Use that number if you need IFR coordination.

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