KOBE

VFR

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

OKEECHOBEE · FLORIDA

Elev
33.5'
Longest RWY
5,000'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOBE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,033.5'
MSL · field 33.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KOBE

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KOBE 290755Z AUTO 03003KT 9SM FEW002 18/18 A2997 RMK AO2
Wind
030° @ 3 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
18°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
340 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
PIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRISTOPHER GEORGES
Address
2800 NW 20TH TRL, OKEECHOBEE FL 34972

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 3 kt
RWY 05
039°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 039° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,034 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored39° / 219°5,000 ftASPHStandard L
14/32129° / 309°4,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 4-box left(3°)43', trees, 1920' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 40
23PAPI 4-box left(3°)43', trees, 1430' from thr, 195' R of cntrln, slope 28
14PAPI 4-box left(3°)34', trees, 1060' from thr, 175' R of cntrln, slope 25
32PAPI 4-box left(3°)5', fence, 200' from thr, 215' R of cntrln, slope 0

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
KOBE · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
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

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

  • Non-powered flight within the traffic pattern is not authorized.Show FAA
  • Taxiway A pavement classification rating value is 378/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • The fixed base operator phone number is 863-467-5505.Show FAA
  • Takeoff and landing on grass are at your own risk.Show FAA
  • Apron pavement classification number value is 203/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 05 and 23 have runway end identifier lights activated. Runway 05/23 has medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32The pavement classification rating value for runway 14/32 is 192/F/A/X/T.Show FAA
  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value for runway 05/23 is 218/F/A/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32There is a 5 foot fence 200 feet from the runway end 215 feet to the left at runway 32.Show FAA
  • 05Runway 05 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 14Cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45 degree slope at runway 14.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules operations only.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on Christmas and Thanksgiving.Show FAA
  • 1After hours call 863-657-8761.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact person is Deborah Manzo at 863-763-6441.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmergency cell phone number is 863-634-1474.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOBE

Answer card
ICAO
KOBE
Name
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
Location
OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
Elevation
33.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,033.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
05/23 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Okeechobee County Airport sits in Okeechobee, Florida. Field elevation is 33.5 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 05/23 at 5,000 ft. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. The field is VFR only per the published remarks. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport also notes that non-powered flight within the traffic pattern is not authorized.

On the field, Okeechobee County Airport FBO carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The published remarks also note that runway 05 is the calm wind runway. Runway 05 and 23 have runway end identifier lights. Runway 05/23 also has medium intensity runway lights. If you are planning runway 14 or 32, pay attention to the published obstruction notes. Runway 14 has a cataloged obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Runway 32 has a 5 ft fence near the departure end, offset to the left. For any current operational detail, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or FBO directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KOBE?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KOBE have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published at KOBE. Plan on VFR procedures and check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument details.
Is Okeechobee County Airport towered?
No. KOBE is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
Which runway is the longest at KOBE?
Runway 05/23 is the longest runway at 5,000 ft. It is asphalt and has medium intensity runway lights.
What fuel is available on the field at KOBE?
Okeechobee County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current availability.
Is KOBE VFR only?
Yes. The published remarks say visual flight rules operations only. If you need more detail, check the current FAA Chart Supplement.
What should I know about runway 14 and 32 at KOBE?
Runway 14 has a published obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Runway 32 has a 5 ft fence near the departure end, 215 ft left of centerline.
Are the runway lights available at KOBE after dark?
Runway 05/23 has medium intensity runway lights. Runway end identifier lights are published for 05 and 23. Use the common traffic advisory frequency for lighting activation.

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