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56FL

Buchanan Airport · Jay

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
246 ft / 75 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
02/20 · 2,900 ft · TurfLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buchanan Airport (56FL), located in Jay, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 246 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Buchanan Airport
ICAO / IATA
56FL / —
Municipality
Jay
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
246 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,900 ft / 884 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / 293°
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (293°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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24 km / 13 nm
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Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport
26 km / 14 nm
KPNSILS
Pensacola International Airport
45 km / 24 nm
KNPAILS
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field
59 km / 32 nm
KCEWILS
Bob Sikes Airport
66 km / 36 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026