Valkaria Airport (X59), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Valkaria Airport (X59) is a public-use general aviation field in Valkaria, Florida, situated about 51 nm from the Melbourne metro area. Business aviation activity is limited, with FAA TFMSC data showing 54 operations recorded in 2025.
Runways
Valkaria Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 10/28, is 4,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Valkaria Airport has 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
Valkaria Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Melbourne Orlando International (KMLB), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Valkaria Airport recorded 54 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in November. Business aviation traffic at X59 concentrates in the November-December period, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 10 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Valkaria Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Use caution: extensive powered paraglider operations.
For clearance delivery or to cancel IFR, contact Orlando Approach.
Prior permission is required for aircraft equipped with weather modification or geoengineering equipment. Call during operating hours, Monday through Friday, 0800-1700, excluding holidays.
Airport lighting is not operated during daylight hours. From sunset to sunrise, activate MIRL for runway 14/32 via CTAF.
Transient gate code is 1467.
Touch-and-go operations are prohibited when three or more aircraft are in the traffic pattern.
Transient aircraft should park on the apron between the airport beacon and the terminal.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Valkaria Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Sebastian Municipal, 9.47 NM south.
Part of the Orlando area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at X59
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at X59.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there Jet A fuel available at Valkaria Airport (X59)?
No, Valkaria Airport (X59) stocks only 100LL fuel. Operators needing Jet A should plan a stop at a nearby field, such as Melbourne Orlando International, roughly 9.68 nm away.
Does X59 have on-site customs clearance?
X59 has no on-site customs facility. The nearest customs point is Melbourne International Airport (KMLB), located approximately 9.68 nm from Valkaria.
What are the runways at Valkaria Airport?
Valkaria Airport has two paved asphalt runways, 10/28 and 14/32, each 4,000 feet long. Runway 10/28 is 60 feet wide, while runway 14/32 is 75 feet wide.