Spencer's Airport: Clay County's Private Aviation in Middleburg

Spencer's Airport is a private-use general aviation facility near Middleburg in Clay County, Florida, serving pilots and landowners in this growing northeast Florida community. Middleburg sits in the western part of Clay County, roughly equidistant between Jacksonville and Green Cove Springs, in an area transitioning from rural and agricultural land uses to suburban residential development as the Jacksonville metro area expands. Private strips like Spencer's Airport have historically provided the kind of direct property access that landowners in this part of north Florida have depended on for agricultural management and recreational flying.

Clay County's western portion where Middleburg is located falls under the Jacksonville sectional chart's coverage, with private strips like Spencer's Airport operating in relatively uncongested Class G and Class E airspace. The Cecil Airport (VQQ) military airspace boundary lies a short distance to the north, and pilots operating near this area should be aware of the potential for fighter traffic and military airspace activation, particularly during active training periods at this former Naval Air Station now used as a joint-use facility. FDOT tracks Spencer's Airport as part of the comprehensive Florida aviation system inventory.

Where exactly is Spencer's Airport in Middleburg, Florida?

Spencer's Airport is located in the Middleburg community of Clay County, in western Clay County southwest of Green Cove Springs and south of Jacksonville. Middleburg is an unincorporated community in one of Florida's fastest-growing suburban counties.

Is Spencer's Airport accessible to the public?

Spencer's Airport is a private-use facility. Pilots must obtain permission from the property owner before landing. It is not listed as a public-use airport and does not offer public fuel, maintenance, or other services.

How close is Cecil Airport to Spencer's Airport in Middleburg?

Cecil Airport (VQQ), formerly Naval Air Station Cecil Field, is located north of Middleburg in Jacksonville. Pilots operating near Spencer's Airport should be aware of Cecil's airspace and any active military operations or restricted areas associated with the base.

Spencers Airport Contact Information

Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Middleburg, Florida.

Name Spencers Airport
Address Carter Spencer Road, Middleburg FL 32068 Map
Phone (904) 264-6813
Website
Hours

Map of Spencers Airport


About Spencer's Airport in Middleburg, Florida — Western Clay County Aviation

Middleburg's history as a Clay County community stretches back to the early 19th century, when it served as a trading post along the Black Creek drainage. Today it is one of the county's most populous unincorporated communities, drawing families who want proximity to Jacksonville employment while maintaining a more rural residential character. Private airstrips like Spencer's Airport have been part of Middleburg's agricultural and landowner heritage throughout this growth period, providing access to properties that predate the current wave of residential development.

Clay County's western areas face ongoing land-use transitions as farmland and forest give way to residential subdivisions, and private airstrips sometimes face pressure from encroaching development that creates noise conflicts or limits the approach paths available. Spencer's Airport represents the kind of established private aviation facility that has coexisted with Middleburg's growth, providing a reminder that the county's aviation heritage extends well beyond the commercial airports that serve the Jacksonville metro area. FDOT's aviation records document Spencer's Airport as a component of Clay County's overall aviation system.

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