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Big Pine Sands STOLGround
Big Pine Key, Florida, United States
Big Pine Sands STOLGround
Small STOL strip serving the Florida Keys.
- ›Designated as a STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) ground strip, requiring aircraft with short-field performance capabilities.
- ›Located on Big Pine Key, home to the endangered Key deer.
- ›The IATA code XFT is assigned to this facility.
- ›No scheduled commercial airline service operates at this strip.
- ›The Florida Keys present unique aviation challenges due to limited land area and coastal weather conditions.
Big Pine Sands STOLGround is a small, private short-takeoff-and-landing airstrip situated in Big Pine Key, Florida, one of the larger islands in the Lower Keys known for its National Key Deer Refuge. The facility serves light general aviation and bush-style flying operations rather than commercial traffic, catering to pilots who appreciate access to the remote natural beauty of the Florida Keys. Its character is defined by the surrounding subtropical environment and the sparse, tranquil nature of the Lower Keys community.
- General Aviation Area — A minimal STOL facility with no formal terminal building, supporting light private aircraft operations only.
- Personal vehicle or rental car via US-1 (Overseas Highway)
- Taxi or rideshare from Marathon or Key West
- Bicycle rental from local Big Pine Key outfitters
- Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge
- Barnacle Bed and Breakfast
- Deer Run Bed and Breakfast
- Parmer's Resort, Little Torch Key
There are no dining facilities at the airstrip itself. Big Pine Key offers a handful of casual local restaurants and seafood spots along US-1, including No Name Pub, a beloved rustic bar and pizza joint a short drive away. Key West, roughly 30 miles southwest, provides the widest dining variety in the region.
- US-1 is the only road connecting Big Pine Key to the rest of the Keys — plan driving times accordingly, especially during seasonal traffic.
- Watch for Key deer on and near the airstrip; these endangered miniature deer roam freely throughout Big Pine Key.
- Fuel and maintenance services are not available on-site — plan accordingly and top off at a larger Keys airport such as Marathon (MTH) or Key West (EYW).
- Check NOTAMs carefully before arriving, as this private STOL strip may have access restrictions or seasonal closures.
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