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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 · TurfLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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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.
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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Runway 02 / 20
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 2,900 ft / 884 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / 293°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: —° / 293°
RWY 02
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 20 (293°)
No ILS / Visual Only
No frequency data available.
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026