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43FDSEAPLANE BASE

COLE'S

KISSIMMEE, Florida

VFRUpdated 2h ago53 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

43FD

Elevation

53 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

28.291, -81.387

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

53 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

28.2911, -81.3872

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

0600-2000

Current Weather

METAR KISM 211756Z 17008KT 10SM FEW048 32/20 A3005 RMK AO2 SLPNO T03170200 10317 20250 58009 $

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

170Β° at 8 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

31.7Β°C

Dewpoint

20Β°C

Altimeter

1017.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KISM (3 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-21 17:56Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 43FD. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lakeland Linder Airport facing North
Live

Lakeland Linder Airport

North Β· Camera 1

42 NM away

1 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
ALL/WAY4,500 ft4500 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 43FD.

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43FD Operational Overview

Location & Facility

COLE'S (43FD) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in KISSIMMEE, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 53 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 28.2911Β°N, 81.3872Β°W.

Runways

COLE'S has 1 runway. The longest runway (ALL/WAY) measures 4,500 feet by 4500 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

COLE'S is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near COLE'S, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at COLE'S is VFR (Visual Flight Rules β€” good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 43FD?

43FD is the ICAO identifier for COLE'S, a public-use airport located in KISSIMMEE, Florida, United States.

How many runways does COLE'S have?

COLE'S (43FD) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 43FD?

The field elevation of COLE'S is 53 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 43FD?

No fuel types are currently listed for COLE'S. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 43FD?

The current flight category at COLE'S is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 43FD?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for COLE'S.

How do I access complete data for 43FD?

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Where is COLE'S located?

COLE'S (43FD) is located in KISSIMMEE, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 53 ft MSL.

Does 43FD have weather cameras?

43FD does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasrΒ· AIRAC 28-day cycleΒ· Updated May 20, 04:43 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metarΒ· Updated May 21, 05:56 PM UTC
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