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4FD9HELIPORT

BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP

SANIBEL, Florida

VFRUpdated 2h ago5 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

4FD9

Elevation

5 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

26.463, -82.155

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

5 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MIAMI

Coordinates

26.4627, -82.1550

Ownership

Public

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KFMY 132253Z 28010KT 10SM FEW040 SCT050 28/21 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02830211

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

280° at 10 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

28.3°C

Dewpoint

21.1°C

Altimeter

1010.20 inHg

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KFMY (19 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 22:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 4FD9. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Salty Approach Airport facing East
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Salty Approach Airport

East · Camera 1 · 2 cameras total

9 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H181 ft81 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 4FD9.

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4FD9 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP (4FD9) is a publicly owned heliport restricted to private use located in SANIBEL, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 26.4627°N, 82.1550°W.

Helipads

BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 81 feet by 81 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP, 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 BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4FD9?

4FD9 is the ICAO identifier for BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP, a public-use airport located in SANIBEL, Florida, United States.

How many runways does BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP have?

BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP (4FD9) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 4FD9?

The field elevation of BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP is 5 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 4FD9?

No fuel types are currently listed for BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 4FD9?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 4FD9?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP.

How do I access complete data for 4FD9?

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Where is BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP located?

BOWMAN'S BEACH HELISTOP (4FD9) is located in SANIBEL, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 5 ft MSL.

Does 4FD9 have weather cameras?

4FD9 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-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 14, 12:17 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 10:53 PM UTC