Located 15 miles northeast of Archer, Gainesville Regional Airport has regional flights to larger hubs in Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte. The airport also serves general aviation traffic through the airport's fixed-base operator, University Air Center. In addition, several charter airlines and a helicopter company are based at the airport, offering local services, maintenance and flight instruction.
Gainesville Regional Airport is the largest airport near Archer. It operates has two asphalt runways--7,504 feet and 4,158 feet in length--which can accommodate larger jets. The airways surrounding Gainesville are Class D during daylight hours when the control tower is in service.
Gainesville Regional Airport
3880 N.E. 39th Avenue
Suite A
Gainesville, FL 32609
352-373-0249
gra-gnv.com
Originally an Army airfield during World War II, Williston Municipal Airport is now a city-owned general aviation airport. The airport operates two runways: A 7,000-foot concrete runway and a 4,330-foot asphalt runway. It is the second-largest airport in the Archer area.Although Williston Municipal is not tower controlled, the airport does offer other aircraft services, including hangars, tie-down service, aircraft sales and repairs.
Williston Municipal Airport
1800 S.W. 19th Avenue
Williston, FL 32696
352-528-4900
willistonfl.com
Flying Ten Airport is a public airfield located seven miles north of Archer city center. The airport operates a single turf runway. Fuel and tie-downs are also available on-site.As of 2009, Flying Ten averaged 82 aircraft operations per day, mostly for general aviation traffic. In addition to single-engine planes, several helicopters and an ultralight are also based at the airfield.
Flying Ten Airport
3124 S..W 154th Street
Archer, FL 32618
305-744-8078
Peach Orchard Airport is a privately-owned airfield in Archer. A single 2,240-foot turf runway is available, which can accommodate single-engine planes. As the airport is privately-owned, permission must be sought from the airport's manage prior to landing.
Peach Orchard Airport
14208 S.W. Archer Road
Archer, FL 32618
904-495-2153