KCHN Wauchula Muni Airport

Before you fly into KCHN

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,107.8'

MSL · field 107.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +4 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KCHN

KCHN does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBOW (BARTOW EXEC) · 26.2 NM away. Conditions at KCHN may differ.

METAR · KBOW

Observed 05:35Z

KBOW 120535Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 24/23 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO

Wind: 140° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,065 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KCHN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KLAL (LAKELAND LINDER INTL) · 29.3 NM away. Conditions at KCHN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KLAL 120543Z 1206/1306 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM121800 29006KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN250 PROB30 1219/1224 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 18:00Z

Wind: Variable at 3 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 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: 5 NM SW
VFR sectional: MIAMI
ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility: PIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: WARD GRIMES
Phone: 863-773-3115
Address: 1202 MAURICE SONNY CLAVEL RD., WAUCHULA FL 33873

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE: SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: UNATTND

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

140° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

176°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	176° / 356°	4,005 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(4°)	—	24', trees, 600' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 16
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	5', brush, 205' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 1

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCHN WAUCHULA MUNI in WAUCHULA, FLORIDA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KCHN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KCHN · 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: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Minor
Power plant repair: Minor
Other services: AGRI,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
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

$5.89

X06·Arcadia Municipal Airport·19.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.48

KSEF·Sebring Flight Center·28.9 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Wauchula Municipal Airport 122.900(863) 773-3115 WebsitePhillips 6615d ago	$6.49	—	—

Wauchula Municipal Airport
122.900(863) 773-3115
—
100LL
$6.49
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.89atX06Arcadia Municipal Airport19.3 nmsave $0.60
Jet A$6.48atKSEFSebring Flight Center28.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

FOR CD CTC MIAMI ARTCC AT 305-716-1731.

Lighting notes

ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LLFUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Other notes

MANAGERAIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 1202 MAURICE SONNY CLAVEL ROAD.
OWNERCTC PERSON: OLIVIA MINSHEW

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCHN

Answer card

ICAO: KCHN
Name: WAUCHULA MUNI
Location: WAUCHULA, FLORIDA
Elevation: 107.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,107.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,005 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 140° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Wauchula Muni (KCHN) sits in Wauchula, Florida. Field elevation is 107.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,005 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. For clearance delivery, contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are also on runways 18 and 36. They are controlled by CTAF.

Wauchula Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service. If you need local contact details, the published contact person is Olivia Minshew. The airport physical address is 1202 Maurice Sonny Clavel Road.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan for are the non-towered pattern, the single runway layout and the lack of published ILS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated procedures or restrictions before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does KCHN use and how long is it?

KCHN has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,005 ft long and asphalt.

Is Wauchula Muni towered?

No. KCHN is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.

Does KCHN have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KCHN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before flight.

What is the pattern altitude at KCHN?

The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KCHN. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement shows a different value.

Which fuel is available at Wauchula Muni?

The on-field FBO, Wauchula Municipal Airport, carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card service.

How do I get clearance delivery at KCHN?

For clearance delivery, contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures.

Are the runway lights at KCHN pilot-controlled?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 18 and 36. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway end identifier lights are also installed on both ends.

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

Plan for a non-towered arrival on a single 4,005 ft runway. The field elevation is 107.8 ft MSL. Review the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated remarks or restrictions before you go.

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