KPCM

VFR

PLANT CITY

PLANT CITY · FLORIDA

Elev
152.7'
Longest RWY
3,950'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KPCM PLANT CITY showing runway layout — runways 10/28
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPCM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,152.7'
MSL · field 152.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 28
H/W +1 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF KPCM

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KPCM 112115Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM BKN048 BKN060 OVC150 31/24 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE T03070239 $
Wind
360° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
31°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,023 ft
Ceiling
4,800 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
PCM (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRETT FAY
Address
PO BOX 22287, TAMPA FL 33622

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 8 kt
RWY 28
269°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 28

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 28 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,153 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored89° / 269°3,950 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 305' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 7
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)43', trees, 1150' from thr, 275' R of cntrln, slope 22

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 KPCM PLANT CITY in PLANT CITY, FLORIDA, showing runways 10/28 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
KPCM · 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
INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • NMRS 1099 FT & 1549 FT MSL TWRS 12 NM SSW.
  • GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 TAMPA CLNC DEL, FOR PCM.
  • FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC TAMPA APCH AT 813-878-2528.
  • VFR ACFT ARR/DEP PLANT CITY ARPT, EXER CTN DUE TO SML AND HVY TBJT ACFT TRSNG ARPT TFC AREA 1700 FT AND ABV ON APCH TO LAKELAND INTL 6.5 NM EAST.
  • 24 HR ADVN NOTICE OR IMT REPORTING UPON LDG FOR ACFT EQUIPPED WITH WEATHER MODIFICATION OR GEOENGINEERING EQUIP. 813-870-8770 EXT. 3

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10NOISE ABATEMENT PROC IN EFCT FOR DEP; NO TURNS BLW 500 FT AGL UNLESS DIRECTED BY ATC.
  • 10RWY 10 APCH RATIO 34:1 TO DTHR.

Other notes

  • MANAGERAIRPORT PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 4007 AIRPORT RD, PLANT CITY, FL 33563

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPCM

Answer card
ICAO
KPCM
Name
PLANT CITY
Location
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
Elevation
152.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,152.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 3,950 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 28

Plant City Airport sits in Plant City, Florida. The field elevation is 152.7 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 3,950 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Tampa Approach handles the area on the published approach and departure frequencies.

No ILS approaches are published here. Runway 10 and Runway 28 both have active runway end identifier lights. PAPI is available on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled on CTAF.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless ATC or local guidance says otherwise. Atlas Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need current ramp details or service status, call them at (813) 752-4710.

Noise abatement is published for departures. Do not turn below 500 ft AGL unless ATC directs it. Pilots should also watch for traffic from Lakeland International 6.5 NM east. Small and heavy turboprops may be transiting the area at 1,700 ft and above. The runway 10 approach also has a published obstacle clearance note. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPCM?
Pattern altitude is not published for KPCM. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless ATC or local guidance says otherwise.
Is Plant City Airport towered?
No. KPCM is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
What runway is longest at KPCM?
Runway 10/28 is the only runway and it is 3,950 ft long. It is asphalt.
Does KPCM have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KPCM. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at Plant City Airport?
Atlas Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (813) 752-4710 for current service details.
What are the noise abatement rules at KPCM?
Published departures should avoid turns below 500 ft AGL unless ATC directs otherwise. That is the key item to brief before takeoff.
Can I get night lighting on runway 10/28 at KPCM?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are active on both ends. PAPI is available on runways 10 and 28. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled on CTAF.
What should I watch for when flying into Plant City Airport?
Watch for traffic from Lakeland International 6.5 NM east. The remarks also note small and heavy turboprops transiting the area at 1,700 ft and above. Runway 10 has a published obstacle clearance note. Review the current Chart Supplement before using that end.

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