X36

VFR

BUCHAN

ENGLEWOOD · FLORIDA

Elev
15'
Longest RWY
2,040'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into X36
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,015'
MSL · field 15' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +10 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF X36

X36 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVNC (VENICE MUNI) · 6.0 NM away. Conditions at X36 may differ.

METAR · KVNC

Observed 18:35Z

KVNC 271835Z AUTO 27012KT 9SM SCT055 BKN070 27/23 A2997 RMK AO2 T02730228 $
Wind
270° @ 12 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,397 ft
Ceiling
7,000 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 NW
VFR sectional
MIAMI
ARTCC
ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility
PIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RONNIE LOCKE
Address
1001 SARASOTA CENTER BLVD, SARASOTA FL 34240-7840

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE
SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
270° · 12 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,015 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30Favored120° / 300°2,040 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1212', trees, 335' from thr, 40' R of cntrln, slope 27
304', fence, 0' from thr, 107' 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

Chart Supplement
X36 · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • Ultralight activity on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Drainage swales along side both runways.Show FAA
  • Runway 12/30 is rough and bare in spots.Show FAA
  • Runway 12/30 has 30 foot trees 140 feet both sides of centerline.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Fort Myers Approach at 239-416-1026. When Approach is closed contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Runway 12/30 edge is marked with white tires.Show FAA
  • 12Runway 12/30 thresholds are marked with three white tires perpendicular to the centerline.Show FAA
  • 30Runway 30 has a 20 to 1 obstacle clearance slope to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport physical address is 1390 Old Englewood Road. Fax number is 941-650-3306.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact person is Jonathan Lewis at 941-861-5000.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · X36

Answer card
ICAO
X36
Name
BUCHAN
Location
ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA
Elevation
15 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,015 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 2,040 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
270° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Buchan is in Englewood, Florida. The field elevation is 15 ft MSL. It has one runway, 12/30, which is 2,040 ft long and surfaced with turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedure says otherwise. The runway markings are simple. Runway 12/30 edge markings use white tires. The thresholds are marked with three white tires perpendicular to the centerline. The runway is described as rough and bare in spots. Drainage swales run along both sides. There are also 30 ft trees about 140 ft from the centerline on both sides, so plan your approach and departure with that in mind.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival if you need current services. Published remarks also note ultralight activity on and near the airport. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Myers Approach at 239-416-1026. When Approach is closed, contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731. If you are planning a first visit, check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or operational notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at X36 Buchan Airport?
X36 has one runway. It is 12/30 and it is 2,040 ft long with a turf surface.
What is the field elevation at Buchan (X36)?
The field elevation is 15 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at X36?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does X36 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for X36. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly.
Is Buchan Airport towered?
No. X36 is not a towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
Which runway markings and obstacles should I expect at X36?
Runway 12/30 uses white tire markings for the edge and three white tires at each threshold. The runway is rough and bare in spots. There are also 30 ft trees about 140 ft from the centerline on both sides.
Is there any special traffic or operational concern at Buchan?
Published remarks note ultralight activity on and near the airport. The runway also has drainage swales along both sides, so a close look at surface condition is smart before landing.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery near X36?
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Myers Approach at 239-416-1026. When Approach is closed, contact Miami ARTCC at 305-716-1731.

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