Attention Pilots: TFR Alert! If you're flying in or to Central Florida, please check the NOTAMs immediately before departure. The entire area (including X59, MLB, COI, TIX, and MCO) is frequently subjected to large TFRs (40nm radius) and the activation of restricted areas associated with both Space Shuttle and unmanned launch operations at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Cape Canaveral Air Station (CCAS). The restricted zones are monitored closely and they are prepared to shoot down intruders if necessary. "Typical" (inadvertent) violations of the restricted areas typically result in the suspension of flying privileges for at least 5 months... this is not a good way to make more time to build an airplane! Note that ATC is not responsible for alerting you about nearby TFRs. Since many pop-up TFRs are created with little notice (at the demand of such anti-General Aviation entities such as the US Secret Service, DOD, and DHS) your controller may not even be aware of all active TFRs in your area. In the end, if you bust a TFR, your ONLY possible defense is to have called FSS for a briefing IMMEDIATELY before departure and had them fail to tell you about it. Always, Always, ALWAYS check for NOTAMS and TFRs right before takeoff! Call FSS before departure: 1-800-WX-BRIEF X59 NOTAMS Online Flight Restrictions / NOTAM Info Official Sources: FAA: TFRs | NOTAMs USAF: Patrick AFB Launch Hazards Unofficial Sources: TFRCheck.com RECOMMENDED! AOPA EAA Upcoming Launches Florida Today Patrick AFB

If you have any questions or concerns about flying into Valkaria Airport, please call the airport office at (321) 952-4590. Steve Borowski, the airport manager, is a pilot himself as well as EAA member, and he runs a tight ship... he and his staff are always happy to answer your questions and make your visit to Valkaria a good one. They try really hard to make sure all airport users have a good, safe time at X59, so if you aren't sure about something, just ASK!

USEFUL LINKS:

Airport Info:

• Valkaria Airport Info
  Full airport info, distance calculator, current fuel prices, hotel info, etc. (AirNav)
  
• Valkaria Airport Website
  Official website for Valkaria Airport
  

Weather Info:

Local Flying Weather
Aviation Weather for the next 3 days (Air Sports Net)

• Local Doppler Radar
  Very configurable and quickly updated Local Doppler Radar display (Weather Underground)
  
• Local Doppler Radar
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GREAT PRICES ON 100LL AVGAS!! Valkaria Airport has some of the least-expensive 100LL AvGas in the state of Florida! As someone posted on AirNav... "A great fuel stop. Friendly staff and lots of grassroots aviation going on. Good fuel prices. Don't pass this great little airport by." We couldn't agree more!