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FD48

Deep Forest Airport · Jacksonville

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
24 ft / 7 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 6,425 ft · ASPHLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Deep Forest Airport (FD48), located in Jacksonville, 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 24 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
Deep Forest Airport
ICAO / IATA
FD48 / —
Municipality
Jacksonville
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
24 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,425 ft / 1,958 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 180° / 225°
RWY 18 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (225°)
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).

KCRGILS
Jacksonville Executive at Craig Airport
12 km / 7 nm
KNRB
Naval Station Mayport / Admiral David L McDonald Field
17 km / 9 nm
KNIP
Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field)
22 km / 12 nm
KSGJILS
Northeast Florida Regional Airport
33 km / 18 nm
KJAXILS
Jacksonville International Airport
36 km / 19 nm

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