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(KSFB) Orlando Sanford International Airport

1 rating | 2 reviews
Orlando, FL
(407) 585-4101

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round, 7 Days a Week,All
FAA
Runways:
09L/27R, 18/36, 09R/27L, 09C/27C

Longest paved runway: 11,002 ft (3,353 m)

Elevation:
55 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
123.975 Clnc Del Avbl When Advertised On Atis.
FAA
Said In Use. Operate Transponders With Altitude Reporting Mode And Ads-B (If Equipped) Enabled On All Airport Surfaces.
FAA
Tower Hrs: 0630-2300
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS C SVC 0630-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Handling, Landing, Overnight, Ramp, Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Million Air Orlando
Timezone:
EDT (UTC-04:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:42 am - 8:22 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:48 pm
(Today)
 - 
6:16 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.52
100LL (full)
$6.56
Jet-A (full)

Distance Calculator

Distance From:

Distance To:

Orlando Sanford Intl


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

2841 Flight Line Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
1 Red Cleveland Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
2301 E Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
SFB
Jet-A-Way Cafe (FBO)
NAS Sanford Memorial
Don Knight Park

Runway 09L/27R

Dimensions:
11,002 × 150 ft
(3,353 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 100,000 lbs
Double wheel: 279,000 lbs
Double tandem: 840,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Prim Acr Operations Rwy.
FAA
Designator:09L27R
Elevation: 51.6 ft 30.3 ft
Heading: 095° magnetic
090° true
275° magnetic
270° true
Gradient: 0.19% down 0.19% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Right-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 1,000 ft n/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME ILS/DME
Obstructions:

Trees, 280 ft Left ft of center, 49 ft high, 1,000 ft from end, 24:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:
Rwy 09L Approach 50:1 to Mkd Dthr.
FAA
n/a

Runway 18/36

Dimensions:
6,002 × 150 ft
(1,829 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 111,000 lbs
Double wheel: 183,000 lbs
Double tandem: 599,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, concrete, grooved, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Cntr 75 Ft Good Cond; Outer Edge Fair Cond.
FAA
Prim Acr Operations Rwy.
FAA
Designator:1836
Elevation: 48.3 ft 43 ft
Heading: 185° magnetic
180° true
365° magnetic
360° true
Gradient: 0.09% down 0.09% up
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: non-precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 10 ft Right ft of center, 35 ft high, 1,450 ft from end, 35:1 clearance slope

Trees, 295 ft Right ft of center, 32 ft high, 1,005 ft from end, 25:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Runway 09R/27L

Dimensions:
5,839 × 75 ft
(1,780 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 67,000 lbs
Double wheel: 80,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pri Flt T Rwy. Rwy 9R/27L not Avbl for Sked Acr Operations with More Than 9 Pax Seats or Unsked Acr At Least 31 Pax Seats.
FAA
Designator:09R27L
Elevation: 45 ft 24.4 ft
Heading: 095° magnetic
090° true
275° magnetic
270° true
Gradient: 0.35% down 0.35% up
Traffic Pattern: Right Pattern Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: precision, in Fair condition non-precision, in Fair condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Approach: 1400ft/Medium-Intensity/Runway Alignment Indicators
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold: 839 ft n/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME n/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 300 ft Right ft of center, 65 ft high, 3,475 ft from end, 50:1 clearance slope

Trees, 95 ft Left ft of center, 37 ft high, 1,875 ft from end, 45:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

Runway 09C/27C

Dimensions:
3,578 × 75 ft
(1,091 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 12,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Rwy 9C/27C not Avbl for Sked Acr Operations with More Than 9 Psgr Seats or Unsked Acr At Least 31 Psgr Seats.
FAA
Designator:09C27C
Elevation: 51.5 ft 47.6 ft
Heading: 095° magnetic
090° true
275° magnetic
270° true
Gradient: 0.11% down 0.11% up
Traffic Pattern: Right Pattern Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern
Markings: basic, in Good condition basic, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Visual glide slope: 2-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC:n/an/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 65 ft Left ft of center, 53 ft high, 2,020 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope

Trees, 125 ft Left ft of center, 51 ft high, 2,245 ft from end, 40:1 clearance slope

Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: SFB
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KSFB. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: SFB
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 21 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
07/067 07/20/2025 1500 08/01/2025 2000
TWY S4 SFC PAINTED HLDG PSN SIGNS FOR RWY 09R/27L FADED
07/073 07/20/2025 1922
NAV ILS RWY 09R U/S
05/135 05/30/2025 1946 08/29/2025 2100
TWY A3 CLSD LGTD AND BARRICADED
07/068 07/20/2025 1500 08/01/2025 2000
TWY S SFC PAINTED HLDG PSN SIGNS FOR RWY 18/36 EAST SIDE FADED
02/131 02/28/2025 0402
RWY 09L ALS U/S
07/088 07/23/2025 1214 09/26/2025 2359
RWY 09L/27R BTN APCH END RWY 09L AND TWY B7 NOT GROOVED
07/058 07/21/2025 1100 07/25/2025 2100
TWY L BTN AVOCET RAMP AND RWY 09L/27R CLSD DLY 1100-2100
5/2766 04/29/2025 1427 09/30/2025 1427
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Additional Remarks

All Acft Arr with Less Than 30 Seats to Clear Customs CTC 129.075 Prior to Lndg.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Due to Facility Constraints That Limit Ability to Accommodate Diverted Flights Aircraft Operators to Contact the Airport At 407-585-4101 for Prior Coordination, Except in Case of A Declared In-Flight Emergency
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Flt Trng Act in Tfc Pat & Lcl Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Tkof Tbjts Use FAA Nadp-2 Comparable Acr Operations Specs Profile or Nbaa Profile. on Visual Apchs Pilots are Requested to Dla Ldg Gear Extn Til Oprly Nec.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lrg And/Or Flocking Birds; Inclg Eagles In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Paew on Trml Ramp Wi 75 Ft of Twy C Cntrln When Acft Using Gates 7 or 8.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy K Clsd to Acft with Wingspan Gtr Than 79 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy K1 Clsd to All Acft Perm.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Twy P Clsd to Acft with Wingspan Greater Than 40 Ft.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Clsd to Repetitive Acr Trng Operations Excp 24 Hr Prior Permission Required - Airport Manager 407-585-4000 Ext 4006 or 407-585-4119. Arff Index E Avbl with 24 Hr Prior Permission Required (Charter Carriers on Published Sked Exempt).
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 28.77718, -81.23491
  • 28° 46′ 37.8″ N, 81° 14′ 5.7″ W
  • 28° 46.631′ N, 81° 14.095′ W
ARTCC:
Jacksonville (ZJX)
App/Depart Control Facility:
F11
Chart:
NACO: Jacksonville Sectional
FSS:
Saint Petersburg (PIE)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
05W (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
When Air Traffic Control Tower Clsd Actvt MALSR Rwy 9R & 27R; PAPI Rwys 09L, 27R, 09C, 27C, 09R, 27L, 18, & 36; HIRL Rwy 09L/27R, 09R/27L; MIRL Rwy 18/36 & 9C/27C - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
ALYNA STAR 124.8 Orlando
Approach/Departure 135.3 NORTHOrlando
Approach/Departure 119.775 SOUTHOrlando
ASOS 125.975T
(407) 321-9384
Sanford
ATIS 125.975 Sanford
CLASS C 135.3 NORTH OF SFB WITHIN 20 NM 3500 FT & BOrlando
CLASS C 119.775 SOUTH OF SFB WITHIN 20 NM 3500 FT &Orlando
Clearance Delivery 123.975 Sanford
Clearance Delivery 121.35 WHEN SFB TWR CLSDOrlando
CTAF 120.3 Sanford
Emergency 121.5 Sanford
Ground Control 121.35 Sanford
JOKRS STAR 134.05 Orlando
MINEE STAR 134.05 Orlando
PRICY STAR 134.05 Orlando
RIDES STAR 128.375 Orlando
SANFORD DP 135.3 Orlando
SHREK STAR 128.675 Orlando
SHREK STAR 134.05 Orlando
Tower 120.3 Sanford
Tower(S) 135.25 Sanford
TTHOR STAR 118.85 Orlando
TTHOR STAR 119.775 Orlando

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
International Landing Rights
AM
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation, Limousine, Shuttle Service
AM
Activities:
Airline Services, Intensive Flight Training, On field restaurant/café
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KSFB. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

TAFs

Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Nicole Guillet
1200 Red Cleveland Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 585-4101 (Office)

Owner

Sanford Airport Authority
1200 Red Cleveland Blvd, Suite #200
Sanford, FL 32773-0818
(407) 585-4101 (Office)
Remarks:
Nicole Martz (President & Ceo)
FAA

Airport Reviews

Overall:
1 rating | 2 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:
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    4/7/15
    BERNARD F.
    VERY HELPFUL CONTROLLERS AS I WAS HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY RADIO AND PUSH TO TALK BUTTON. LOT OF HEAVY TRAFFIC BUT WELL MANAGED. CAUTION FOR WAKE TURBULENCE. STARPORT FBO FAR EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS. FIRST CLASS AMENITIES, ONE OF THE FINEST I HAVE BE…
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  • 5/15/20
    Good alternate airport to KMCO
    Zachary S.
    Used to be a Naval Air Station. You can still see the barracks and old taxiways near the FBO. There is a nice memorial dedicated to all the men and women who served on the south side of the field.
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