X52 New Hibiscus Airpark Vero Beach

Before you fly into X52

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,025'

MSL · field 25' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF X52

X52 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVRB (VERO BEACH RGNL) · 6.0 NM away. Conditions at X52 may differ.

METAR · KVRB

Observed 18:53Z

KVRB 271853Z 04015G22KT 10SM SCT025 BKN033 BKN047 26/20 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02610200

Wind: 040° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 20°C
Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
Clouds: BKN
Density alt: 1,227 ft
Ceiling: 3,300 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

X52 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KVRB (VERO BEACH RGNL) · 6.0 NM away. Conditions at X52 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 19:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KVRB 271833Z 2719/2818 04015G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 BKN035 FM280100 04009KT P6SM SCT020 FM280900 07011KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035

BASEMVFR

27 19:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 040° at 15 kt gusting 24 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 2,500 ft, Broken 3,500 ft
Weather: nearby showers

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 7 NM W
VFR sectional: MIAMI
ARTCC: ZMA · MIAMI
NOTAM facility: PIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: JAMES ORTH
Phone: 772-473-3446
Address: PO BOX 690772, PO BOX 690772, VERO BEACH FL 32960-0772

Flight service · Hours

FSS PIE: SAINT PETERSBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: UNATTND

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

040° · 15 kt

See full METAR & TAF

Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

X52 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

X52 · CHART_SUPP

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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI,GLD,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.10

X59·Valkaria Airport·19.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.15

X26·SkyBlue Jet Aviation·11 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.10atX59Valkaria Airport19.8 nm
Jet A$7.15atX26SkyBlue Jet Aviation11 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

Runway 18/36 has trees 150 feet of centerline on both sides along the entire length of the runway.Show FAA
Extensive crop dusting operations.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Palm Beach Approach at 561-275-1430.Show FAA
Glider activity in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Prior permission required for transient training aircraft call (772) 562-2715.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36Runway 18/36 runway edges are marked with orange cones.Show FAA
18Runway 18/36 runway ends are marked with three orange cones on either side.Show FAA
18There is a 22-foot building 480 feet from the end of runway 18 and 170 feet left of the centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

Public use with visual flight rules weather conditions.Show FAA
OWNERContact person is James Orth.Show FAA
MANAGERAirport physical address is 1890 98th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32966.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · X52

Answer card

ICAO: X52
Name: NEW HIBISCUS AIRPARK
Location: VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
Elevation: 25 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,025 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 040° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: –

New Hibiscus Airpark is in Vero Beach, Florida. Field elevation is 25 ft MSL. This is a public use field for VFR weather conditions. There are no listed runways in the facts block, so verify the current runway status with the airport operator before planning a landing. No tower is listed. CTAF is 122.9.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. No ILS approaches are published. If you need clearance delivery, contact Palm Beach Approach at 561-275-1430. Published remarks also note prior permission is required for transient training aircraft. Call (772) 562-2715 before arrival.

The field has operational items a first-time pilot should plan around. Published remarks mention extensive crop dusting operations. Glider activity is also noted in the vicinity. Runway 18/36 markings include orange cones at the edges and at the ends. Trees are reported 150 feet from the centerline on both sides along the full runway length. There is also a 22-foot building near the departure end of runway 18. No on-field FBOs are listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone for current services before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at X52?

X52 sits at 25 ft MSL. That low elevation helps with performance. The nearby trees and crop dusting activity still make a careful arrival brief worthwhile.

What is the pattern altitude at New Hibiscus Airpark?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light piston pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is there a tower at X52?

No tower is listed for X52. Use CTAF 122.9 and check in early so you can sort out traffic with other aircraft, gliders and ag work traffic.

Does X52 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published. If you need an instrument arrival plan, verify the current Chart Supplement. Be ready for VFR-only operations at the field.

What runway is available at New Hibiscus Airpark?

The published runway is 18/36. The remarks say the runway edges and ends are marked with orange cones, so expect a simple visual strip rather than a paved airport layout.

Are there any obstacles near runway 18 at X52?

Yes. The remarks note trees 150 feet from the centerline on both sides along the runway length. There is also a 22-foot building 480 feet from the end of runway 18 and 170 feet left of centerline.

Can I do training flights into X52?

Transient training aircraft need prior permission. Call (772) 562-2715 before you go. Then confirm current operating conditions with the airport operator.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery or airport access at X52?

For clearance delivery, contact Palm Beach Approach at 561-275-1430. The published contact person is James Orth, so the airport operator can also help with access questions.

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