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FD43SEAPLANE BASE

SUMMER LAKES

ORLANDO, Florida

VFRUpdated 2h ago70 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

FD43

Elevation

70 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

28.527, -81.481

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

70 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

28.5275, -81.4808

Ownership

Private

Current Weather

METAR KORL 131653Z 26005KT 10SM FEW033 30/21 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03000211

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

260° at 5 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

30°C

Dewpoint

21.1°C

Altimeter

1012.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

FEW

Nearest weather from KORL (9 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at FD43. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lakeland Linder Airport facing North
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Lakeland Linder Airport

North · Camera 1

46 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
16W/34W2,993 ft100 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for FD43.

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FD43 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SUMMER LAKES (FD43) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in ORLANDO, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 70 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 28.5275°N, 81.4808°W.

Runways

SUMMER LAKES has 1 runway. The longest runway (16W/34W) measures 2,993 feet by 100 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

SUMMER LAKES is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near SUMMER LAKES, 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 SUMMER LAKES 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 FD43?

FD43 is the ICAO identifier for SUMMER LAKES, a public-use airport located in ORLANDO, Florida, United States.

How many runways does SUMMER LAKES have?

SUMMER LAKES (FD43) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of FD43?

The field elevation of SUMMER LAKES is 70 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at FD43?

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

What are the current weather conditions at FD43?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at FD43?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SUMMER LAKES.

How do I access complete data for FD43?

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Where is SUMMER LAKES located?

SUMMER LAKES (FD43) is located in ORLANDO, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 70 ft MSL.

Does FD43 have weather cameras?

FD43 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 12, 03:29 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 04:53 PM UTC