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Witham Field Airport (SUA) in Stuart, Florida
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Witham Field Airport (SUA)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 07/01/1943, Runways: 3, Land Area Covered By Airport: 726 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 03507.*A, Location ID: SUA, Region: Southern, District Office: ORL, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 126.600 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: Miami, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: MIA, Tie-In FSS Name: Miami, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 16 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-06-08), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCR, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZMA, Boundary ARTCC Name: Miami, Airspace Determination: Not Analyzed, Federal Agreements: NGRY3, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: MIA, Last Inspection Date: 01/27/2015, Inspection Group: State aeronautical personnel, Inspection Method: State
  • Location
  • State: Florida, County: Martin, City: Stuart, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 54.100'', Lng: -80° 13' 16.700'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.181694, Lng: -80.221306, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-06-08), Distance from central business district: 1 mi (SE) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Martin County, 2011 Southeast Airport Road, Stuart, Fl 34996, 772-221-2374
  • Manager
  • George M. Stokus Aae, 2011 Southeast Airport Road, Stuart, Fl 34996, 772-221-2374
  • Operations
  • Period: 01/27/2014 - 01/27/2015, Air Taxi Operations: 4,460, Itinerant Operations: 63,063, Local Operations: 52,798, Military Operations: 235
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 162, Multi Engine Aircraft: 73, Jet Engine Aircraft: 36, Helicopters: 11, Gliders Operational: 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 6W (Year 2010), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: No, Other services: AMB, AVNCS, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • Airspace Determination: EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 07, True Alignment: 68, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 53.982'', Lng: -80° 13' 44.432'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.181662, Lng: -80.229009, Physical Elevation: 16 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 42.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 15.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 28, Object Height: 31 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1066.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 50R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (12/05/2007), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 25, True Alignment: 248, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Fair, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 11' 11.064'', Lng: -80° 12' 56.589'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.186407, Lng: -80.215719, Physical Elevation: 10 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 44.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 14.8 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 26, Object Height: 42 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1275.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 40L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (12/05/2007), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 12, True Alignment: 110, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 55.503'', Lng: -80° 13' 53.052'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.182084, Lng: -80.231404, Physical Elevation: 15 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 35.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 53.927'', Lng: -80° 13' 48.272'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.181647, Lng: -80.230076, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 15 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 460 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 16.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 51 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1266.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 105R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (12/05/2007), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 30, True Alignment: 290, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 35.524'', Lng: -80° 12' 52.516'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.176535, Lng: -80.214588, Physical Elevation: 12 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 28.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 16.0 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4L, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a non-precision approach, Object Clear Slope: 25, Object Height: 21 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 745.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (12/05/2007), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012)

Runway 3

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 16, True Alignment: 154, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 11' 18.637'', Lng: -80° 13' 17.903'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.188510, Lng: -80.221640, Physical Elevation: 12 ft, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 11' 15.638'', Lng: -80° 13' 16.294'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.187677, Lng: -80.221193, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 12 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 336 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 13.0 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 28, Object Height: 41 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1370.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 0B ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (12/05/2007), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 34, True Alignment: 334, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 34.011'', Lng: -80° 12' 53.972'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.176114, Lng: -80.214992, Physical Elevation: 12 ft, Displaced GPS (Degrees): Lat: 27° 10' 41.866'', Lng: -80° 12' 58.176'', Displaced GPS (Seconds): Lat: 27.178296, Lng: -80.216160, Elevation At Displaced Threshold: 12 ft, Length At Displaced Threshold: 880 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 13.0 ft, Controlling Object Description: TREE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 20, Object Height: 47 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1163.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 125R ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.0, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (12/05/2007), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Displaced Threshold Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Displaced Threshold Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/08/2012)

Near Midair Collisions Incidents

12-JAN-2011 10:48
Report Number: NSOTSUA11001, Incident Evaluation: NO HAZARD
Reporing aircraft: STARBASE AVIATION, CESSNA CITATION X (C750), Operation: AIR TAXI (14 CFR 135), Registration Nr: N84EA, Altitude: 2500 ft, Flight Plan Filled: Instrument Flight Rules, Flight Phase: Approach
Other aircraft: CESSNA CE-172, Registration Nr: N1033A

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2015-05-14
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12/30, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: BIRD REMAINS FOUND DURING MORNING INSPECTION. BIRD STRIKE NOT REPORTED TO ARPT. ONE FULL BIRD FEATHER, WING OR TAIL, RECOVERED TO BE SENT TO SMITHSONIAN.
2014-07-14
Time: Day (10:45), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: DA-2000 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Flight: 258, Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 12, Speed: 120 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Cattle egret, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = NETJETS
Remarks: NO DMG TO A/C. SOLID BIRDSTRIKE TO THE WINDSHIELD.
2003-03-21
Time: Day (15:00), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: BA-125-700 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbofan, Registration: N807TC, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 350 ft, Speed: 145 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Gulls, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 3000 h, Repair Costs: $4000, Other Costs: $4009, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = FAIRWINDS AVTN
Remarks: 1' DENT IN LE OF RT WING 16" LONG. OTHER COST WAS FOR 1 DAY FLIGHT.
2002-12-03
Time: Day (14:15), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N2835D, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 30, Above Ground: 20 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: Egrets, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck Propeller, Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Effect On Flight: None, Out Of Service: 100 h, Other Costs: $137, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = INTL FLT TRAINING ACADEMY (ROY BRADSHAW)
Remarks: SML DENT IN FUSELAGE. MINOR DMG.
2001-10-15
Time: Night (01:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: LEARJET-25 (Airplane), Mass: 5,701 - 27,000 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Turbojet, Registration: N511AJ, Remains Collected: No, Above Ground: 6000 ft, Speed: 250 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Strikes/Damages: Struck windshield, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: xxxx-xx-xx-xxxxxxOPER = AMERICAN JETS
Remarks: NO DMG. INSN.
1994-12-14
Time: Day, Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: PA-28 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N617FT, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 33, Speed: 50 knots, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 11-100, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Osprey, Size: Large, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: Yes, Strikes/Damages: Struck nose, Struck Landing Gear, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR = FLORIDA INST. TECH. (JOHN TUTEN)
Remarks: MANY BIRDS IN VICINITY OF ARPT. BIRD TREATED FOR BROKEN WING AT LOCAL ANIMAL HOSPITAL. LAWYERS FOR OSPREY SAID I SHOULD NOT EXPECT LEGAL ACTION (THAT'S A JOKE!!)
FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 19 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Stuart)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 138 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

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