X13

VFR

CARRABELLE-THOMPSON

CARRABELLE · FLORIDA

Elev
20'
Longest RWY
4,000'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into X13
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,020'
MSL · field 20' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 05
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF X13

X13 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAAF (APALACHICOLA RGNL-CLEVE RANDOLPH FLD) · 18.3 NM away. Conditions at X13 may differ.

METAR · KAAF

Observed 03:53Z

KAAF 280353Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP186 T02330183
Wind
120° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 18°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
786 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 W
VFR sectional
JACKSONVILLE
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
GNV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COURTNEY MILLENDER DEMPSEY
Address
317 AIRPORT RD, CARRABELLE FL 32322

Flight service · Hours

FSS GNV
GAINESVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
120° · 7 kt
RWY 05
056°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 056° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,020 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored56° / 236°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(2.3°)69', trees, 2145' from thr, 80' R of cntrln, slope 28
23PAPI 2-box left(2.3°)60', tree, 1530' from thr, 95' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
X13 · 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

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

  • For clearance delivery contact Tyndall Approach at 850-283-2900 or 850-283-3353. When approach is closed contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA
  • Lights on several taxiways are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 05/23 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf serve 100LL fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23Runway 05/23 is 150 feet wide with a 75-foot center overlay and 37-foot paved shoulders.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERAirport physical address is 317 Airport Road, Carrabelle, FL 32322.Show FAA
  • OWNERContact Anthony Millender.Show FAA
  • 05/23There is longitudinal and transverse cracking throughout runway 05/23.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · X13

Answer card
ICAO
X13
Name
CARRABELLE-THOMPSON
Location
CARRABELLE, FLORIDA
Elevation
20 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,020 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
120° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

Carrabelle-Thompson (X13) sits in Carrabelle, Florida at 20 ft MSL. It has one runway, 05/23, which is 4,000 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here. The 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 field has one on-field FBO, Carrabelle-Thompson Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours. The airport remarks also note runway 05/23 has longitudinal and transverse cracking throughout. Runway 05/23 is lit with medium intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is available on both runway ends.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to plan around are the runway surface condition. The lack of tower services matters too. Taxiway lights are out of service indefinitely. Clearance delivery can be coordinated with Tyndall Approach when available. If approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at X13 Carrabelle-Thompson?
X13 has one runway, 05/23. It is 4,000 ft long and 150 ft wide.
Is Carrabelle-Thompson towered?
No. Carrabelle-Thompson has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the pattern altitude at X13?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does X13 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for X13. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
Which fuel is available at Carrabelle-Thompson?
The on-field FBO, Carrabelle-Thompson Airport, carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours.
Are the runway lights and PAPI available at X13?
Yes. PAPI is activated on runways 05 and 23. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 05/23. They are controlled by CTAF.
Are there any runway or taxiway issues at X13?
The published remarks say runway 05/23 has longitudinal and transverse cracking throughout. Several taxiway lights are out of service indefinitely.
Who do I call for clearance delivery into X13?
For clearance delivery, contact Tyndall Approach at 850-283-2900 or 850-283-3353. When approach is closed, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.

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