X05

VFR

PILOT COUNTRY

BROOKSVILLE · FLORIDA

Elev
80'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:53Z
VFR sectional · X05
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Before you fly into X05
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,080'
MSL · field 80' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF X05

X05 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBKV (BROOKSVILLE-TAMPA BAY RGNL) · 8.9 NM away. Conditions at X05 may differ.

METAR · KBKV

Observed 19:53Z

KBKV 111953Z 03003KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP160 T02940244
Wind
030° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 24°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,668 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
13 NM S
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
PIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JILL TROUGHTON
Address
11500 PILOT COUNTRY DR, SPRINGHILL FL 34610

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
030° · 3 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
X05 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
INSTR,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
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

  • BIRDS INVOF RY.
  • 18 FT FUEL TANK 90 FT FROM END OF RY 105 FT R OF CNTRLN.
  • FOR CD CTC TAMPA APCH AT 813-878-2528.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT LIRL RY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36FUEL TANK 110 FT E OF RWY 36 CNTRLN FIRST 150 FT.
  • 36RWY 36 APCH RATIO 22:1 TO THE DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

  • VFR WX CONDS ONLY.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · X05

Answer card
ICAO
X05
Name
PILOT COUNTRY
Location
BROOKSVILLE, FLORIDA
Elevation
80 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,080 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
030° at 3 kt
Favored runway now

Pilot Country (X05) sits in Brooksville, Florida. Field elevation is 80 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before you plan a landing. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Pilot Country Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel with 24-hour credit card service is available. Published remarks also note VFR weather conditions only. Birds are in the vicinity of the runway area. There is an 18 ft fuel tank near the runway environment. One remark also calls out a displaced threshold on runway 36 with a 22-to-1 approach ratio. Low intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 are activated by the CTAF.

This is a non-towered field with limited published approach information. For any clearance delivery needs, contact Tampa Approach at 813-878-2528. Before you go, verify the current runway status, lighting and any local operating notes with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at X05 Pilot Country?
Field elevation is 80 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially when you are loading heavy or operating on a warm Florida day.
Is Pilot Country Airport towered?
No. X05 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with UNICOM on the same frequency.
Does X05 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for X05. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at X05?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at Pilot Country?
Pilot Country Airport is the listed on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (813) 235-9000 for current service details before arrival.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at X05?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel with 24-hour credit card service is available. Confirm current access details with the FBO directly by phone before you launch.
What runway lighting is available at X05?
Published remarks say low intensity runway lights are available on runway 18/36. They are activated by the CTAF on 122.8.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at Pilot Country?
Yes. The published remarks note birds in the vicinity of the runway. They also note fuel tanks near the runway environment, including one 18 ft tank 90 ft from the end of the runway and 105 ft right of centerline, plus another tank 110 ft east of runway 36 centerline in the first 150 ft.

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