DEFUNIAK SPRINGS (54J)
Defuniak Springs, Florida · Walton County · 2 miles W of city
Airport information
FAA identifier54J
Elevation289.1 ft MSL
Latitude30.73111° N
Longitude86.15378° W
Magnetic variation4W
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Local
Based aircraft37
Planned development (2025–29)$1,212,222
Sectional chartNEW ORLEANS
ARTCCJacksonville Center
Flight ServiceGainesville
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1946/04
Fuel available100LL, A+
TowerNON-ATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityGNV
AttendedALL / MON-FRI / 0900-1600
ManagerAndre Lewis-Kent
Manager phone850-892-2000
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 4,146 × 60 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 09: P2L · 27: P2L, displaced 605 ft |
| 18/36 | 2,700 × 60 ft | Dirt (fair) | 18: displaced 165 ft · 36: displaced 400 ft |
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 123.05 | — |
| UNICOM | 123.05 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 124.05 | — |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 284.65 | — |
Weather stations
- AWOS-3P · 850-892-0147
Airport remarks
- VFR ONLY.
- TREES OBST LN OF SIGHT BTN RWY 09 & 36 AND RWY 27 & 36. RWY 09 & 27 LN OF SIGHT OBST DUE TO RWY 09 UP SLOPE.
- RWY SAFETY AREA E OF RWY 18/36.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 9 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF.
- CTC PERSON KOBY TOWNSEND 850-892-8500 FAX: 850-892-6575.
- FUEL 24 HR CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.
- FENCE 6FT TALL, 200 FT BFR AER, 160 FT RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
- UNLGTD FENCE & RD 160 FT S OF CNTRLN PENETRATES APCH SFC.
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.
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