Aviation Department

The Big Cypress Airstrip is a private airstrip owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

Authorized aircrafts approved by the Seminole Aviation Department are allowed to utilize the facilities. The Aviation Department may be contacted at (863) 983-7677. Leaving the following information on the answering machine constitutes approval:

  • Date and time of arrival
  • Tail number
  • Type of aircraft
  • Number of passengers
  • Purpose of visit
  • Approximate length of stay
  • Name and phone number of PIC

Please be aware that all activities conducted on the Big Cypress Airstrip are at the pilot's own risk and night operations are prohibited. Fuel is not available for purchase and tie downs are located on the west side of the field.

About the Big Cypress Airstrip

Phone Number (863) 983-7677
Big Cypress
Airfield Identifier
59FD(Five Niner Fox-trot Delta)
Runway Length 5,600 Feet
Latitude N.26*19.6
Longitude W.080*59.6
Unicom 122.9 (not monitored full time)
Elevation 20 Feet
Runway Configuration 10-28
Normal Operations Runway 10 Left Traffic
37 DME from LaBelle VOR (110.4 frequency) 143 Degrees Radial to 59FD