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FL55SEAPLANE BASE

SANFORD

SANFORD, Florida

VFRUpdated 2h ago6 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

FL55

Elevation

6 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

28.823, -81.263

Airport Information

Facility Type

SEAPLANE BASE

Elevation

6 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

JACKSONVILLE

Coordinates

28.8228, -81.2633

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSFB 131653Z 29010KT 10SM -RA SCT035 31/21 A2988 RMK AO2 RAB08 SLP116 P0000 T03060206

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

290° at 10 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

30.6°C

Dewpoint

20.6°C

Altimeter

1011.90 inHg

Weather

-RA

Cloud Cover

SCT

Nearest weather from KSFB (3 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 16:53Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at FL55. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Lakeland Linder Airport facing North
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Lakeland Linder Airport

North · Camera 1

68 NM away

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
09W/27W4,000 ft1000 ftWATER-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for FL55.

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FL55 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

SANFORD (FL55) is a privately owned seaplane base restricted to private use located in SANFORD, Florida, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 6 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 28.8228°N, 81.2633°W.

Runways

SANFORD has 1 runway. The longest runway (09W/27W) measures 4,000 feet by 1000 feet with a water surface.

Communications & Operations

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

Weather Cameras

1 FAA Weather Camera is available near SANFORD, 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 SANFORD 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 FL55?

FL55 is the ICAO identifier for SANFORD, a public-use airport located in SANFORD, Florida, United States.

How many runways does SANFORD have?

SANFORD (FL55) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of FL55?

The field elevation of SANFORD is 6 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at FL55?

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

What are the current weather conditions at FL55?

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

Are there active NOTAMs at FL55?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for SANFORD.

How do I access complete data for FL55?

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Where is SANFORD located?

SANFORD (FL55) is located in SANFORD, Florida, United States, at an elevation of 6 ft MSL.

Does FL55 have weather cameras?

FL55 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