Wellington Aero Club Airport (FD38), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Wellington Aero Club, known by its local identifier FD38, is a private general aviation airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving business aviation traffic in the region. The field sits close to several other South Florida airports, including President Donald J Trump International roughly 11 nautical miles to the east, and operates without a control tower. As a private-use facility, access arrangements should be confirmed before planning a visit.
Runways
Wellington Aero Club Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 4,055 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Wellington Aero Club Airport has Jet A1 and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Wellington Aero Club Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is President Donald J Trump International (KDJT), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Wellington Aero Club Airport recorded 1,092 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February and March. Business aviation traffic at Wellington Aero Club (FD38) is concentrated in the winter and early spring months, with February and March each recording 154 operations compared to fewer than 60 in the summer months of July and August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 154 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 7.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Wellington Aero Club Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Palm Beach Approach.
Runway lighting operates from dusk until 2300. After 0000, the medium intensity runway lights for 16/34 and threshold lights for runways 16 and 34 can be activated on 118.5.
Airport beacon operates from dusk until 2300. After 0000, the rotating beacon can be activated on 118.5.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Wellington Aero Club Airport has five airfields within 16 NM. The closest is Loxahatchee, 1.72 NM southwest.
Part of the Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at FD38
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a control tower at FD38?
No, Wellington Aero Club (FD38) is a non-towered private airport. Traffic advisories and clearance delivery are coordinated through Palm Beach Approach rather than a local tower. Pilots should expect to self-announce and monitor the appropriate frequency for the area. This applies at all hours of operation.
What runway is available at Wellington Aero Club?
Wellington Aero Club (FD38) has a single paved runway, 16/34, measuring 4,055 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the only runway serving the field, so wind conditions determine which direction is used for arrivals and departures. The airport has no other paved runway options.
Where is the nearest customs facility to FD38?
Wellington Aero Club (FD38) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs airport of entry is KDJT, located approximately 10.92 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a stop at that facility or another designated port of entry before proceeding to FD38.
What fuel is available at Wellington Aero Club?
Wellington Aero Club (FD38) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel on the field. The airport operates on an ALL / ALL / ALL attendance schedule, meaning fuel and field access are not limited to specific days or hours. This makes FD38 usable for both piston and turbine aircraft operations year-round.