Herlong Recreational Airport (KHEG), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Herlong Recreational (KHEG) is a non-towered public-use airport in Jacksonville, Florida, offering two paved runways and both 100LL and Jet A fuel under an attendance schedule that runs into the evening on weekdays and weekends alike. Business aviation traffic is modest, and the field sits within a busy stretch of northeast Florida airspace alongside Cecil, Whitehouse NOLF, and Jacksonville NAS. Customs is not available on site; the nearest customs facility is Jacksonville International, about 14 nautical miles away.
Runways
Herlong Recreational Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 07/25, is 4,001 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Herlong Recreational Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Herlong Recreational Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jacksonville International (KJAX), 14 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Herlong Recreational Airport recorded 668 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation activity at KHEG builds through the fall, with October, November, and December posting the highest monthly operations of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 104 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Herlong Recreational Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight and glider activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment require prior permission 24 hours in advance.
Medium intensity runway lighting for runways 07/25 and 11/29 is activated via CTAF.
A ground communication outlet is available on frequency 121.725 for clearance delivery through Jacksonville ARTCC and Gainesville Flight Service Station.
For clearance delivery, if unable via the ground communication outlet, contact Jacksonville ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Herlong Recreational Airport has five airfields within 16 NM. The closest is Cecil (KVQQ), 5.12 NM southwest.
Part of the Jacksonville area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHEG
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Frequently asked questions
Does KHEG have on-site customs clearance?
Herlong Recreational (KHEG) does not have customs facilities on site. The nearest customs-capable airport is Jacksonville International, located approximately 14.35 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through Jacksonville International rather than KHEG.
What runways are available at Herlong Recreational Airport?
Herlong Recreational (KHEG) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 07/25 measures 4,001 feet by 100 feet, and Runway 11/29 measures 3,500 feet by 100 feet. Both runways are equipped with medium intensity runway lighting activated via CTAF, and the field is non-towered.
What fuel types are available at KHEG?
Herlong Recreational Airport (KHEG) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0630 to 1930 and on weekends from 0700 to 1700 local time. Pilots should plan fuel stops around these attended hours.
Is there any special activity pilots should be aware of near KHEG?
Ultralight and glider activity occurs on and in the vicinity of Herlong Recreational Airport (KHEG). Pilots operating in the area should maintain awareness for these slower, less conspicuous aircraft types. This activity is a routine feature of operations at the field rather than a temporary condition.