Herlong Airport - Jacksonville, Florida
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macleod1
N 30° 17.008 W 081° 48.497
17R E 422264 N 3350472
Herlong is located approximately 11 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville, activity at Herlong (HEG) includes single and twin-engine aircraft, gliders, helicopters, ultra-lights, corporate jets and turbo-prop aircraft, and skydiving operations.
Waymark Code: WM4J1V
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2008
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Herlong Airport (HEG) is Jacksonville's premier general aviation recreational and sport flying airport. In 2001, Herlong (HEG) was awarded the Florida Department of Transportation's General Aviation Airport of the Year award. The airport property covers 1,434 acres of land, is home to approximately 140 based aircraft and features 3,500-foot and 4,000-foot runways.
The Jacksonville Aviation Authority (JAA) serves as the Fixed Base Operator at Herlong (HEG), providing a terminal for pilots, hangar space, tie-down areas and fueling. Last year, Herlong Airport (HEG) reported more than 75,000 operations (take-offs and landings). And in 1999, JAA opened a new 20,400-square-foot bulk hangar capable of housing multiple aircraft as well as office space for tenants.
Web:http://www.jaa.aero/AirSys/Herlong.aspx
Type: Municipal
ICAO Airport Code: KHEG
FAA Identifier: HEG
IATA Airport Code: Not listed
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