La Belle Municipal (X14), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
La Belle Municipal (X14) is a public-use, non-towered airport in La Belle, Florida, with a single paved runway of 5,254 feet. The field sees a business aviation-heavy traffic mix, with 732 of its 1,393 annual operations classed as bizav according to FAA TFMSC data. Customs is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport is KRSW, located 21.41 nm away.
Runways
La Belle Municipal has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,254 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
La Belle Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
La Belle Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Southwest Florida International (KRSW), 21 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
La Belle Municipal recorded 732 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January and March. Business aviation traffic at X14 peaks in January and March, with activity dropping off through the late summer months of August and September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 82 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
La Belle Municipal averages 26.9 days above 90°F in August and 1.8 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.2°F, and January the coldest, at 75.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
La Belle Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Glider activity occurs within 5 nautical miles of the airport, from the surface up to 6,000 feet.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Myers Approach; when Approach is closed, contact Miami ARTCC.
A 7-foot fence is located 300 feet from the Runway 14 approach end, 165 feet to the left.
REIL for Runway 14 and 32, PAPI for Runway 14 and 32, and MIRL for Runway 14/32 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
The Runway 14 approach has a ratio of 24:1 to the displaced threshold due to 36-foot trees located 170 feet left of centerline, 505 feet from the displaced threshold.
The Runway 32 approach has a ratio of 34:1 to the displaced threshold.
Takeoffs and landings on turf areas are not authorized.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
La Belle Municipal has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Payson Ranch, 13.95 NM northwest.
Part of the Naples and Fort Myers area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at X14?
La Belle Municipal's single runway, 14/32, measures 5,254 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the airport, and it also sets the field's maximum paved distance. The runway supports operations for a range of business aircraft given its length. Takeoffs and landings on turf areas are not authorized at this airport, so all operations must use the paved surface.
Is fuel available at La Belle Municipal airport?
La Belle Municipal offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is available on a 24-hour basis through credit card self-service, according to airport remarks. The airport's staffed attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local time, but fuel access itself is not limited to those hours. Dispatchers planning off-hours arrivals can rely on the credit card fuel system rather than staffed service.
Where is the nearest customs facility to X14?
The nearest customs airport to La Belle Municipal is Southwest Florida International (KRSW), located 21.41 nm away. La Belle Municipal itself does not have customs service onsite. Crews requiring customs clearance need to route through KRSW or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at X14. This distance should factor into routing and timing decisions for any international arrival planning to use the La Belle area.
What approach obstacles affect Runway 14 at La Belle Municipal?
Runway 14 at La Belle Municipal (X14) has an approach ratio of 24:1 to the displaced threshold due to 36-foot trees located 170 feet left of centerline, 505 feet from the displaced threshold. A 7-foot fence is also present 300 feet from the runway 14 approach end lighting, 165 feet to the left. Runway 32's approach is comparatively less constrained, with a 34:1 ratio to its displaced threshold and no obstruction noted. Crews flying the Runway 14 approach should account for these obstacles during approach planning.
How hot does it get at La Belle Municipal in the summer months?
La Belle Municipal (X14) sees its warmest conditions from June through September, with average maximum temperatures ranging from about 90.5 to 92.2 degrees Fahrenheit. August is the peak month, averaging 26.9 days above 90 degrees, closely followed by July at 26.3 days. Freezing temperatures are rare at this airport, with days below 32 degrees occurring only in January, February, March, and December, each under two days on average. Crews should plan for consistent high heat and humidity across the summer operating season.