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97FASEAPLANE BASE

SAFAR

PALATKA, Florida

VFRUpdated 2h ago0 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

97FA

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

29.596, -81.643

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

0 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

29.5964, -81.6430

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR K28J 221415Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM SCT026 SCT031 BKN040 29/22 A3006 RMK AO2 TSNO

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

210° at 7 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

29°C

Dewpoint

22°C

Altimeter

1018.00 inHg

Cloud Cover

BKN

Nearest weather from K28J (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-22 14:15Z

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
12/304,000 ft200 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 97FA.

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97FA Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SAFAR (97FA) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in PALATKA, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 29.5964°N, 81.6430°W.

Runways

SAFAR has 1 runway. The longest runway (12/30) measures 4,000 feet by 200 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

SAFAR is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at SAFAR 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 97FA?

97FA is the ICAO identifier for SAFAR, a public-use airport located in PALATKA, Florida, United States.

How many runways does SAFAR have?

SAFAR (97FA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 97FA?

The field elevation of SAFAR is 0 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 97FA?

No fuel types are currently listed for SAFAR. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 97FA?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at 97FA?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SAFAR.

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Where is SAFAR located?

SAFAR (97FA) is located in PALATKA, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 0 ft MSL.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 20, 04:43 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 22, 02:15 PM UTC