FlyFren
VFR
FA12
SHANDS HELISTOP
GAINESVILLE, FL
Elevation
258 ft
Control
Towered
UNICOM
123.05
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Questions
01
Where is Shands Helistop (FA12) located?
Shands Helistop is located in Gainesville, FL.
02
Is Shands Helistop a public or private airport?
Shands Helistop (FA12) is a private-use airport, so prior permission from the owner is required before landing.
03
What is the field elevation at Shands Helistop?
Shands Helistop sits at 258 feet above mean sea level.
04
Does Shands Helistop have an instrument approach?
No, Shands Helistop has no published instrument approach procedures; it is used under visual flight rules.
05
Does Shands Helistop have an air traffic control tower?
Yes, Shands Helistop (FA12) is a towered airport.
06
What is the UNICOM frequency at FA12?
Shands Helistop's UNICOM frequency is 123.05 MHz.
Current Conditions
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
Wind
--
Steady
Visibility
10sm+
Surface Vis
Temp / Dew
--° / --°
Spread --°
Altimeter
--
Pressure
Sky Conditions
SKC
Clear
Hazards & Advisories
No active advisories within 50nm
Pilot Reports
Within 50nm
No recent pilot reports within 50nm.
01
Tower / Traffic
UNICOM
SHANDS HELISTOP
123.050
Helipads
1
H1
No active NOTAMs
Directory
00 entities
No registered on-field services
Registry
FAA-V-2026.02
Coverage
On-Field Only
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Data Source
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Distances calculated via haversine great-circle formula