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FD51

Summerland Key Cove Airport · Summerland Key

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4 ft / 1 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 2,550 ft · ASPHUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Summerland Key Cove Airport (FD51), located in Summerland Key, 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 4 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
Summerland Key Cove Airport
ICAO / IATA
FD51 / —
Municipality
Summerland Key
Country
Region
US-FL — Florida
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,550 ft / 777 m
Runway Width: 20 ft / 6 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: ° / 235.9°
RWY 12
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (235.9°)
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).

KNQX
Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field
26 km / 14 nm
KEYW
Key West International Airport
34 km / 18 nm
KMTH
The Florida Keys Marathon Airport
40 km / 22 nm
KX51
Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport
130 km / 70 nm
KHSTILS
Homestead ARB Airport
141 km / 76 nm

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