Manatee (48X)
Non-towered public-use airport serving Palmetto, Florida, at 27 ft elevation.
Elevation27 ft
ControlNon-towered
Longest runway3,120 ft
Magnetic variation2° W
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Live weather
Forecast (TAF)
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Frequencies
| CTAF | 122.9 |
|---|
Runways
| Runway | Size | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,120 × 100 ft | Turf | Low intensity |
Fuel: 100LL. Sectional: Miami.
Runway diagram
Drawn to scale from FAA runway-end data, true north up. ᴿ = right-hand traffic pattern for runway 07. Not for navigation: use the official FAA airport diagram and Chart Supplement.
Nearby airports
KSPGAlbert Whitted9 NM NWKSRQSarasota/Bradenton International15 NM SKTPFPeter O Knight17 NM NKPIESt Pete-Clearwater International18 NM NWKTPATampa International20 NM NKCLWClearwater Executive24 NM NW
Before you fly here
- Read the FAA Chart Supplement entry for 48X: traffic pattern, CTAF/UNICOM, hours, fuel and remarks.
- Check NOTAMs and get a weather briefing at 1800wxbrief.com.
- Study the airport diagram and the sectional around 48X for airspace and terrain.
- More detail: AirNav · SkyVector
Airport data from the FAA National Airspace System Resource (NASR) subscription effective Oct 1, 2026; magnetic variation as published for 1985. Weather is live from aviationweather.gov. Always confirm with current official sources before flight. This guide is a study aid.