KFHB

VFR

FERNANDINA BEACH MUNI

FERNANDINA BEACH · FLORIDA

Elev
15.7'
Longest RWY
5,301'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Before you fly into KFHB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,015.7'
MSL · field 15.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 09
H/W +17 · X/W 7 kt L

METAR & TAF KFHB

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KFHB 271935Z AUTO 06018G22KT 10SM SCT017 OVC035 20/14 A3014 RMK AO2
Wind
060° @ 18G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 14°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
347 ft
Ceiling
3,500 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
NATHAN COYLE
Address
700 AIRPORT ROAD, FERNANDINA BEACH FL 32034

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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060° · 18 kt
RWY 09
076°M
Head/Tail
+17 kt
Crosswind
7 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 076° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,016 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/2231° / 211°5,301 ftASPHStandard L
13/31121° / 301°5,152 ftASPHStandard L
09/27Favored76° / 256°5,000 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 4-box left(3°)35', trees, 1445' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 35
22PAPI 4-box left(3°)45', trees, 1100' from thr, 35' R of cntrln, slope 20
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)44', tree, 2045' from thr, 50' R of cntrln, slope 42
3145', trees, 675' from thr, 105' R of cntrln, slope 10
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)49', tree, 1210' from thr, 210' R of cntrln, slope 21
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)15', road, 370' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 11

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 04
KFHB · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,INSTR,PAJA,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • Parachute operations daily at the northwest corner of the field. Avoid overflying the airport during parachute operations.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment at 904-310-3436.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Jacksonville Approach at 904-741-0284.Show FAA
  • Caution aircraft on runway 31 are not visible to aircraft on runway 22 or runway 27.Show FAA
  • During calm winds use runway 22.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact 904-310-3436.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 04 and 13; precision approach path indicators are on runways 04, 09, 13, 22, and 27; medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04/22, 09/27, and 13/31 and are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 27Runway 27 approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 25 to 1 at the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 31Runway 31 approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 28 to 1 at the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 22Runway 22 approach has an obstacle clearance slope ratio of 34 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KFHB

Answer card
ICAO
KFHB
Name
FERNANDINA BEACH MUNI
Location
FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA
Elevation
15.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,015.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
04/22 · 5,301 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
060° at 18 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 09

Fernandina Beach Muni (KFHB) sits in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The field elevation is 15.7 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is runway 04/22 at 5,301 ft. The airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Jacksonville Approach handles approach and departure work on 127.0 and 292.15.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Bent Wing Flight Services is on the field. They carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need clearance delivery, Jacksonville Approach lists 904-741-0284 in the remarks.

This is a VFR-only field. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Parachute operations run daily at the northwest corner of the airport, so stay alert and avoid overflying the field during jump activity. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. Runway 22 has an obstacle note on the approach. Runways 27 and 31 also have published obstacle notes. During calm winds, runway 22 is the published choice. Runway lighting is pilot-controlled by CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KFHB?
Pattern altitude is not published for KFHB. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KFHB towered?
No. KFHB does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Does Fernandina Beach Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KFHB. Plan on VFR operations and check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data.
Which runway is longest at KFHB?
Runway 04/22 is the longest runway at 5,301 ft. The other runways are 13/31 at 5,152 ft and 09/27 at 5,000 ft.
What FBO is on the field at KFHB?
Bent Wing Flight Services is on the field. They carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call them directly at (904) 849-4321 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at KFHB?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Contact the airport at 904-310-3436 or check the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival.
Is KFHB VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say VFR operations only. If you are planning an arrival, make sure the weather supports VFR and brief the field before you go.
What should I watch for on arrival to KFHB?
Watch for parachute operations daily at the northwest corner of the field. Birds are also reported on and near the airport. The remarks also note that runway 31 traffic may not be visible from runway 22 or runway 27.

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