William P Gwinn Airport (06FA), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
William P Gwinn Airport (local identifier 06FA) is a private-use, towered field in Jupiter, Florida, restricted to civil and military aircraft with business at United Technologies Corporation or its divisions. The field sits at 28 feet elevation and offers a single paved runway long enough to handle a wide range of business aircraft, though access is gated by prior permission rather than open to general traffic. Customs processing is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is KSUA, about 17.39 nautical miles away. Traffic through 06FA is limited and concentrated in specific periods, consistent with its restricted-access mission.
Runways
William P Gwinn Airport has one paved runway, 10/28, 7,003 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available from 8am to 4pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
William P Gwinn Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Witham Field (KSUA), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
William P Gwinn Airport recorded 2 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. FAA TFMSC data shows business aviation operations at 06FA recorded only in January, with no operations logged in February, July, August, or October 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 9.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
William P Gwinn Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, environmental and other notes.
Open only to civil and military aircraft having business with United Technologies Corporation or its divisions. Prior permission required; contact the airport traffic control tower before arrival.
Helicopter operations occur at the field, with vertical takeoffs up to 3,000 feet. Possible vertical jet turbulence within 2 nautical miles of the approach end of Runway 10. Class D airspace is in effect 1200-2300Z Monday through Friday; Class G airspace applies at other times.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, contact Palm Beach Approach for clearance delivery.
Birds and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The airport beacon operates only when the airport is attended.
Fuel is not for public sale. Jet A and J5/J8 fluid are available for qualifying operations.
JASU: four Hobart starting units, 28.5V/750 amps.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
William P Gwinn Airport has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is North Palm Beach County General Aviation, 6.80 NM southeast.
Part of the Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 06FA
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Frequently asked questions
Can any operator fly into 06FA?
No. William P Gwinn Airport (06FA) is open only to civil and military aircraft that have business with United Technologies Corporation or its divisions. Prior permission is required through contact with the airport traffic control tower before arrival. Operators without a qualifying business purpose should plan to use a different airport in the area.
Is fuel available for purchase at 06FA?
No. Fuel at William P Gwinn Airport is not for public sale, though Jet A and J5/J8 fluid are noted as available for qualifying operations under the field's special-purpose access. General aviation traffic without an established business relationship to the field's host operations should not plan on fueling here. Alternative fuel sources should be arranged elsewhere in the region.
How long is the runway at William P Gwinn Airport?
William P Gwinn Airport (06FA) has a single paved runway, designated 10/28, measuring 7,003 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates a broad range of business jet types for operators with qualifying access. No other runways are listed for the field.
What airspace and helicopter activity should pilots expect near 06FA?
William P Gwinn Airport supports helicopter operations, including vertical takeoffs up to 3,000 feet, with possible vertical jet turbulence within 2 nautical miles of the approach end of Runway 10. Class D airspace is in effect 1200-2300Z Monday through Friday, reverting to Class G outside those hours. Birds and wildlife are also reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.