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Palatka Municipal Airport Palatka Municipal Airport -- Lieutenant Kay Larkin Field The airport is publicly owned. On June 1, 1942, the U.S. K. "Kay" Larkin, a U.S. terminal building[3].
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Palatka Municipal Airport (FAA LID: 28J), also known as Lieutenant Kay Larkin Field, is a public-use airport located 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of the central business district of the city of Palatka in Putnam County, Florida, United States. Palatka Municipal Airport was originally founded in 1938 with just 214 original acres. Navy, under a government lease, acquired the airport from the City of Palatka, and in 1943, acquired additional land in support of naval air training operations, primarily Navy and Marine Corps F4U Corsair fighter training, under the cognizance of the Naval Air Station Jacksonville complex to the north. On August 21, 1942, the airport was officially named Kay Larkin Field for 1st Lieutenant J. Army Air Forces instructor pilot and Palatka native killed during the Second World War. In 1946, the War Assets Administration turned the airport back over to the City of Palatka.[2]
In the early 1960s, it appeared likely that commercial air service would be initiated in the Palatka area. To accommodate this service, a terminal building of approximately 1,400 square feet (130 m2) was constructed and dedicated in January of 1963. In September of 1963, South Central Airlines started servicing Palatka and the Central Florida area and continued for approximately two years, discontinuing service in 1965. That terminal building remains in operation today, primarily in support of general aviation operations. Shortly following discontinuance of commercial air service, the City leased operation to outside fixed base operators (FBOs), but resumed complete operation in the early 1980s. In 2010, the city opened a new 4,000 sq ft (370 m2). Palatka Municipal Airport currently consists of over 730 acres (3.0 km2) with three (3) active paved runways, the longest of which is 6,003 feet (1,830 m) in length. Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palatka_Municipal_Airport

10/15/2026

Everyone mark your calendars‼️🗓️🚨

The caravan will be at Skydive Palatka: (October 23-25) Friday - Sunday! We will be open at 8 a.m.

Come out and jump! 🪂🪂

10/14/2026

HELICOPTER JUMPS🚨🚁

🗓️October 23-25

⏰Friday - Sunday (Open at 8 a.m)

❗️®️Registration ($100) : If you plan on doing a helicopter jump, you must register with RCPT!

Online registration is closed but you still are able to register for the event in person that weekend!

💲Fun jumper price for helicopter jumps: $95
🚁Altitude: 7.5k 🚁Loads: 10 people

🅱️ license required!

‼️There will be NO pre-manifested loads, it is first come first serve.

Event Registration Fee includes Ferry Fee for Heli, Closing dinner at the hanger on Saturday and a t-shirt.

Putnam Proud ❤️
10/13/2026

Putnam Proud ❤️

28J Putnam Proud!
10/08/2026

28J Putnam Proud!

10/07/2026

Vote Now for the Hawkeye! ✈️🇺🇸

St. Johns County is encouraging residents to support Northrop Grumman Corporation and its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, which has been named one of two finalists in the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Florida competition.

📲 Residents can vote once per day through Oct. 23 at https://bit.ly/4dnoJKf.

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is designed and assembled in St. Augustine with high-skilled technicians using advanced manufacturing technologies. The aircraft serves as a flying command-and-control center, connecting military platforms and coordinating information during operations.

Link in the comments 👇 to learn more about the competition and how to support our local workforce and the role they play in protecting our nation. 🇺🇸

St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce

10/07/2026
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Congratulations!!
09/18/2026

Congratulations!!

Two of Skydive Palatka’s own instructors have won medals at the USPA 2026 Skydiving Nationals in Perris California today!
Ali and XPialidocious won bronze in Advanced 8-way, and Kramer and Crewm8s won silver in Intermediate 8-way!
Thanks for being great representatives for Skydive Palatka, and congratulations on the bling!
Videos available on InTime scoring!
https://www.intimescoring.com/Results

Address

4015 Reid Street
Palatka, FL
32177

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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(386) 329-0148

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