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Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field.
Ocala, Florida · 90 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
90
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
30 nm
To the nearest alternate
Leesburg International Airport (LEE), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field (KOCF / OCF) sits in Ocala, Florida, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 90 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
OCF has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Leesburg International Airport (LEE, 30 nm), Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV, 31 nm), and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB, 57 nm). OCF offers 2 runways, the longest 7,467-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of OCF vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from OCF, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KOCF. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sheltair Ocala
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWhether you’re here for business or leisure, when you land, you will be welcomed by our team of aviation professionals at our brand new state-of-the-art FBO and hangar complex. Able to accommodate even large-cabin class size aircraft, Sheltair OCF takes pride in its award-winning services that guarantee a unique customer experience.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0600-2100 (After hours available on call, fee applies) After-hours contact: 352-682-3911
- Unicom 129.375
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- +15 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KOCF
IATA
OCF
FAA / Local
OCF
Elevation
90 ft
Coordinates
29.1726° N · 82.2242° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 90 ft, OCF sits higher than 82% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,467 ft
- 18/367,467 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/263,009 ft × 50 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,467 ft
OCF's 7,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 30nmLEELeesburg International AirportLeesburg
- 31nmGNVGainesville Regional AirportGainesville
- 57nmSFBOrlando Sanford International AirportOrlando
- 60nmORLOrlando Executive AirportOrlando
- 61nmDABDaytona Beach International AirportDaytona Beach
- 65nmVQQCecil AirportJacksonville
Location
Open the full mapKOCF · Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field · Ocala, FL
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OCF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 187 nm | 50m |
| Miami (MIA) | 228 nm | 56m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 633 nm | 1h 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 683 nm | 1h 59m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 783 nm | 2h 13m |
| New York (TEB) | 807 nm | 2h 17m |
| Austin (AUS) | 807 nm | 2h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OCF?
- Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field's longest paved runway is 7,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at OCF?
- Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field?
- One FBO serves OCF: Sheltair Ocala. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to OCF?
- The closest alternate is Leesburg International Airport (LEE), about 30 nm away, followed by Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) at 31 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OCF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Miami about 56m (228 nm), Nashville about 1h 30m (474 nm), Washington DC about 1h 52m (633 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.