Buchanan Airport (56FL) — Jay, FL

Buchanan Airport (56FL)
56FL
Buchanan Airport (56FL)
Jay, FL
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Buchanan Airport (56FL) is a private-use airport located in Jay, FL. The airport sits at an elevation of 246 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 56FL
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 87°12'29.1800" W / 30°52'34.1500" N
-87.208106 / 30.876153 (Estimated)
Elevation 246.00 ft / 74.98 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 5 nautical miles SW of Jay, FL
Location Santa Rosa County, FL
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner GARY FRANK BUCHANAN
Address 2951 BUD DIAMOND ROAD
JAY, FL 32565
Phone number 850-675-6878
Manager GARY FRANK BUCHANAN
Address 2951 BUD DIAMOND ROAD
JAY, FL 32565
Phone number 850-675-6878
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Beacon Color White-Green-Yellow (lighted heliport)
Sectional chart NEW ORLEANS
Region ASO - Southern
Responsible ARTCC ZJX - JACKSONVILLE
Tie-in FSS GNV - GAINESVILLE
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 02/20
Dimensions 2900 x 200 ft (884 x 61 m)
Surface TURF
Surface treatment
Edge lights Non-standard lighting system
02 20
Physical elevation 230.00 ft 245.00 ft
Coordinates 30.872169 / -87.208267 30.880136 / -87.207944
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • FOR CD CTC PENSACOLA APCH AT 850-266-6884 OR 850-266-6885.
  • PRVDD VFR OPNS PRVT USE. MAINTAIN OPERATING AGGREEMENT WITH ODOMS FLYING SERVICE, WELLS FLYING SERVICE, AND JAY FLYING SERVICE AIRPORTS.