Lake X Airport (57FA), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lake X (local identifier 57FA) is a private-use airport near St Cloud, Florida, with one paved runway and two seaplane runways on the lake itself. Customs is not available onsite; the nearest customs facility is Orlando International, about 16.62 nm away.
Runways
Lake X Airport has three runways. The longest, 18W/36W, is 13,300 ft long and 5,280 ft wide, with a water surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lake X Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Orlando International (KMCO), 17 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Lake X Airport averages 25.2 days above 90°F in July and 2.0 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.5°F, and January the coldest, at 71.8°F.
Weather station is 16.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lake X Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: access and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Orlando Approach.
The seaplane base is presently not in use, but it remains licensed for future use.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lake X Airport has five airfields within 25 NM. The closest is Orlando International (KMCO), 16.62 NM northwest.
Part of the Orlando area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at Lake X (57FA)?
No, Lake X does not have onsite customs. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Orlando International (KMCO), located about 16.62 nm away, and arrivals requiring customs clearance must route through that facility.
What runway options does 57FA offer for fixed-wing aircraft?
Lake X has one paved runway, 17/35, measuring 5,100 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. The airport also lists two seaplane runways on the lake, though the seaplane base itself is presently not in use.
Who handles clearance delivery for traffic at Lake X airport?
Clearance delivery for Lake X is handled by Orlando Approach rather than a local tower, since the airport is untowered. Pilots should contact Orlando Approach directly for CD services at this Florida private airport.