Runway 36 at FD48
Runway 36/18 at Deep Forest Airport (FD48) in Jacksonville is a 6,425 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 225°/045°. The runway is 60 ft wide, with a 700 ft displaced threshold on the 36 end. SkyMeter has observed 44 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.0°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 163 kt, a 4.2 kt average crosswind component, a 3.2 kt average headwind.
Runway 36/18 at Deep Forest Airport (FD48) in Jacksonville is a 6,425 ft, lighted, asphalt runway oriented 225°/045°. The runway is 60 ft wide, with a 700 ft displaced threshold on the 36 end. SkyMeter has observed 44 landings and 1 departures on this runway over the last 30 days, with approximately 0.0% of arrivals resulting in a go-around. Trace data shows an average final-approach slope of 3.0°, a typical touchdown ground speed of 163 kt, a 4.2 kt average crosswind component, a 3.2 kt average headwind.
Runway at a Glance
Arrival Volume
44 landings observed on Runway 36 in the last 30 days, alongside 1 departures.
Peak Hour
Busiest landing window observed at 18:00 with 9 arrivals on the recent sample.
Light Crosswind Component
Average crosswind on landing is 4.2 kt at touchdown, measured against runway 36 alignment.
Approach Slope
Final-approach slope averages 3.0° on Runway 36, consistent with the standard 3° glide path.
Landing Behavior and Touchdown Performance
The metrics below are computed from ADS-B trace data observed at Runway 36 over the last 30 days. Each value is shown only when at least 10 valid samples were available; sparse cells are hidden rather than estimated.
Hourly Landing Distribution
Recent observed landings on Runway 36 grouped by hour-of-day (UTC).
Approach Types and Categories
Aircraft approach runways using different procedures based on weather conditions, visibility, and available navigation equipment. An Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach provides precision horizontal and vertical guidance using ground-based radio signals, enabling aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. Visual approaches require pilots to maintain visual contact with the runway and surrounding terrain, typically used during clear weather. Area Navigation (RNAV) approaches use GPS technology to guide aircraft along specific flight paths.
Approach Categories Explained
Category (CAT) classifications define minimum visibility and decision height requirements for instrument approaches. Higher categories enable operations in lower visibility conditions.
Wind and Environmental Factors
Wind conditions directly impact runway operations, influencing approach difficulty, landing performance, and runway selection. Runway 36 benefits from favorable wind alignment, with prevailing winds creating minimal crosswind components for most operations. Average wind speeds of 12 knots pose no operational constraints for commercial aircraft.
24-Hour Wind Pattern
Wind patterns show typical diurnal variation with stronger winds during midday hours.
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