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Class CSarasota Bradenton International Airport
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FAA Airport Diagram · KSRQ
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Runways at KSRQ
4 runway ends on file. Longest: 9,500 ft. Max gradient: 0.05%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 134° | 9,500 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.04% |
| 32 | 314° | 9,500 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.04% |
| 04 | 038° | 5,006 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.05% |
| 22 | 218° | 5,006 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.05% |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
9 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- ATIS ATIS 134.150
- ASOS ASOS 134.150
- CLD CLNC DEL 118.250
- GND GND 121.900
- TWR TWR 120.100
- CTAF CTAF 120.100
- A/D TAMPA APP/DEP 119.650
- RDO ST PETERSBURG RDO 115.200
- UNIC UNICOM 122.950
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Navaids associated with KSRQ
- NDB SR
Ringy
0.24 MHz · TERMINAL · LOW
- VORTAC SRQ
Sarasota
115.20 MHz · DME 115.20 · BOTH · HIGH
Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement
Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KSRQ, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.
2 matched · 36 not yet translated
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 14 and 32; REIL Rwy 22; PAPI Rwys 04, 22, 14 and 32; HIRL Rwy 04–22 and 14–32. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Watch for
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 14 and 32; REIL Rwy 22; PAPI Rwys 04, 22, 14 and 32; HIRL Rwy 04–22 and 14–32. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
pcl ctaf
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
wildlife hazard
All translated remarks (2)
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 14 and 32; REIL Rwy 22; PAPI Rwys 04, 22, 14 and 32; HIRL Rwy 04–22 and 14–32. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT MALSR Rwy 14 and 32; REIL Rwy 22; PAPI Rwys 04, 22, 14 and 32; HIRL Rwy 04–22 and 14–32—CTAF
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
Birds on and invof arpt.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (36 sentences)
Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.
- ·168 FLORIDA SARASOTA/BRADENTON INTL (SRQ)(KSRQ) 3 N UTC–5(–4DT) N27º23.73´ W82º33.26´ 30 B Class I, ARFF Index C NOTAM FILE SRQ RWY 14–32: H9500X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–99, D–172, 2S–175, 2D–316 PCR 370 F/A/X/T HIRL RWY 14: MALSR.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 52´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 51´.
- ·RWY 04–22: H5006X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–120, D–250, 2S–140, 2D–493, 2D/2D2–999 PCR 580 F/A/X/T HIRL RWY 04: PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 46´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 43´.
- ·LAND AND HOLD–SHORT OPERATIONS LDG RWY HOLD–SHORT POINT AVBL LDG DIST RWY 14 04–22 3800
- ·RWY 04: TORA–5006 TODA–5006 ASDA–5006 LDA–5006 RWY 14: TORA–8350 TODA–9500 ASDA–8890 LDA–7540 RWY 22: TORA–5006 TODA–5006 ASDA–5006 LDA–5006 RWY 32: TORA–8150 TODA–9500 ASDA–8660 LDA–7510
- ·Strict noise abatement proc in efct for dep jet acft.
- ·Fld conds unmon 0600–1030Z‡.
- ·Acr fuel svc unavbl aft last sked dep. 24 hr 100LL self svc avbl at north FBO.
- ·Twy F ltd to 70,000 lbs GWT.
- ·Do not call for push/power back.
- ·Adz gc when ready to taxi.
- ·Acft run–ups prohibited at trml gates.
- ·Divd acr acft adzd to use trml ramp.
- ·Follow current published dep procs and do not turn prior to departure end of rwy.
- ·PPR for high speed taxi test—Arpt ops 941–359–2770 ext 4300.
- ·When twr clsd, hold at ILS hold psn signs abeam Rwy 14 and Rwy 32 thr durg all wx conds.
- ·Apch to Rwy 14 and Rwy 32 csdrd clear when acft are byd Rwy 14 and Rwy 32 thr base upon ldg drctn.
- ·US Cust general aviation acft at W end of trml ramp.
- ·Trml gate B1 unavbl to acft wingspan more than 118´.
- ·Twy R5 clsd to acft wingspan more than 118´.
- ·Acft equipped with wx modication or geoengineering eqpt ctc arpt ops 941–359–2770x4260.
- ·User fee arpt: PPR US Customs user fee arpt; svc Mon–Fri, 1330–2130Z‡—813–634–1369.
- ·No intl diversions accepted unless emerg.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 941-359-5200
- ·ASOS 124.375 (941) 355–8482.
- ·CTAF 120.1 ATIS 124.375 UNICOM 122.95 RCO 122.1R 117.0T (SAINT PETERSBURG RADIO) ®TAMPA APP/DEP CON 119.65 124.95 (4000´ and blo) TOWER 120.1 (1100–0500Z‡) GND CON 121.9 CLNC DEL 118.25 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD if una to ctc on FSS freq, ctc Tampa Apch at 813-878-2528.
- ·CLASS C svc ctc APP CON svc (per TWR/NOTAM 1100–0500Z‡) other times CLASS G.
- ·(VH) (DH) VOR/DME 117.0 SRQ Chan 117 N27º24.42´ W82º33.82´ at fld. 19/5W.
+ 6 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Chart Supplement
FAA Chart Supplement entry for KSRQ — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.
NTSB events at KSRQ
42 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
45
since 1982
Fatal
5
11.1% of total
Last 5 years
3
≈ 0.6/yr
Last 10 years
5
≈ 0.5/yr
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 194,151 ops in 1999
2024 total
169,216
10-yr total
1,304,369
2024 mix
AC/AT 30% · GA 69% · Mil 1%
Events / million ops
3.8
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
0.43
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=5
- Other 1
- Hard landing 1
- Stall / spin 1
- Engine failure / power loss 1
- Loss of control 1
All time · n=42
- Other 13
- Engine failure / power loss 9
- Loss of control 7
- Gear-up landing 4
- Hard landing 3
- Stall / spin 3
- Runway excursion 2
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in FL
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KSRQ — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
7,821
Flight Instructors
A&P
25,520
Mechanics
AME
158
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
25
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
4
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-F
35
Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)
DAR-T
11
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-Y
10
Engineering — Company (DER-Y)
DER-T
54
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
203
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
172
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
TCE
272
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
ODA
1
Organizational Designations
Schools
218
Flight Schools
FBO
137
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
69
Flying Clubs
Repair
57
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
49
EAA Chapters
DPEs near KSRQ
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas James Norton | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Mark Alan Ducorsky | Venice | FL | 18 nm |
| Toby Randall Blanton | Venice | FL | 18 nm |
| Matthew Eichel | Tampa | FL | 35 nm |
| Zachary Taylor | Tampa | FL | 35 nm |
| Joseph Richard Solar | Punta Gorda | FL | 40 nm |
| Anthony Manuel Gallegos | Bartow | FL | 49 nm |
| Darrin Murphy | Lakeland | FL | 51 nm |
| Jerry Dean Kerby | Lakeland | FL | 51 nm |
| Richard Musser | Lakeland | FL | 51 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near KSRQ
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Enfield Atwell | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Joseph Paul Blewitt | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Edward Kay Cholakian | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Maury Lee Christensen | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Robert Augustus Everts | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Donald Earl Fowler | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| David Barry Green | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Richard George Koenig | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Joseph Earl Leach Ii | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Paul Martin | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near KSRQ
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itzchak Arzt | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Richard Enfield Atwell | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Joseph Michael Bennis | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Robert Augustus Everts | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Tate Gabbert | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Pasquale Grella | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Joseph Earl Leach Ii | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Robert Allen Lindsay | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| Barry Harris Squire | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
| William Allen Still | Sarasota | FL | 3 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near KSRQ
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aero Maintenance Sarasota, FL | 0 nm |
| Sarasota Avionics, Inc Sarasota, FL | 0 nm |
| AirFlyte, Inc / Rectrix MRO Sarasota, FL | 0 nm |
| Sarasota Avionics, Inc Venice, FL | 20 nm |
| Florida Flight Maintenance, Inc. Venice, FL | 20 nm |
| Venice Aircraft Interiors, Inc Venice, FL | 20 nm |
| Suncoast Maintenance Center Venice, FL | 20 nm |
| Sarasota Avionics, Inc Tampa, FL | 32 nm |
| Tampa Avionics, Inc Tampa, FL | 39 nm |
| Sarasota Avionics, Inc. Punta Gorda, FL | 41 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for KSRQ: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗