Spruce Creek Fly-In is a private, gated residential airpark with Port Orange addresses, a few miles south of Daytona Beach. At its center is Spruce Creek Airport (FAA identifier 7FL6), a private, lighted runway of about 4,000 feet. It started as a World War II Navy outlying field and became one of the country’s best-known fly-in communities, where many homeowners taxi straight from the runway to the hangar at home.
Neighborhoods and home styles
Homes inside the gates range from hangar homes on taxiways to golf-course and non-aviation homes on quieter streets. Taxiway homes typically pair a residence with an attached or detached hangar. Sizes and door clearances vary, so confirm them against your aircraft’s wingspan and tail height. Some buyers choose homes without hangars because they simply like the setting, the security and the community.
Lifestyle
Life here centers on aviation and the neighbors who share it. The community has 24-hour gated security, a golf course and a café near the runway, and you will see everything from vintage taildraggers to business jets. Port Orange shopping and the beach across the Dunlawton Bridge are a short drive away.
Schools
Spruce Creek is in Volusia County, so public schools are part of Volusia County Schools. Zoned schools are set by address; confirm them with the district’s school-zone locator.
Commute
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), the nearest commercial airport and a Class C airspace hub, is about 11 miles (roughly 25 minutes without traffic). I-95 is close by, and downtown Orlando is about 51 miles (roughly 68 minutes without traffic).
What buyers should know
- Airport rules: Spruce Creek Airport is private and run by the Spruce Creek Property Owners Association. Use is limited to residents and invited guests, and it has its own operating procedures. Read them before you buy.
- Hangar fit and taxiway access: Measure the hangar door width and height, check the floor and ask which taxiways serve the lot. Some taxiways restrict larger wingspans.
- Associations and jurisdiction: Volusia County lists Spruce Creek Fly-In as an unincorporated community even though addresses read Port Orange. Confirm the property’s taxing jurisdiction, the property owners’ association dues and the rules, and any separate club memberships.
- Insurance: Insure the home and the hangar contents properly, and ask your aviation insurer about coverage while the aircraft is stored at home.
Our Port Orange office is at 5537 S Williamson Blvd, Ste 670 (386-275-1000), a short drive from the gate. See the wider area on our Port Orange page, browse on Buy a Home, or list your hangar home through Sell Your Home.
Port Orange and Spruce Creek homes for sale
Below are the latest Port Orange listings, including Spruce Creek, updated automatically from the MLS. For current Fly-In inventory only, call our Port Orange office at 386-275-1000. Want a custom search or new-listing alerts? Start on our Buy a Home page.
Read more about the area on our blog: Visit Port Orange, Florida.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport identifier for Spruce Creek?
7FL6. It is a private airport with a runway of about 4,000 feet, owned and operated by the Spruce Creek Property Owners Association.
Can anyone fly into Spruce Creek?
No. The airport is private, and use is limited to residents and invited guests with prior permission, according to the association’s published procedures.
Is Spruce Creek in Port Orange city limits?
Homes have Port Orange addresses, but Volusia County lists Spruce Creek Fly-In as an unincorporated community. Confirm jurisdiction for each property.
Which school district serves Spruce Creek?
Volusia County Schools.